Letter A
⠁- Letter
- A
- ASCII
- A
English braille reference
Braille Alphabet
Learn the English braille alphabet from A to Z, then check numbers, common punctuation, and simple practice words before using the free braille translator.
A⠁B⠃C⠉
A-Z chart
Braille Alphabet Chart
This chart shows each English letter beside its Grade 1 braille cell and Braille ASCII equivalent. It is a simple visual reference for families, teachers, and new learners.
Letter B
⠃- Letter
- B
- ASCII
- B
Letter C
⠉- Letter
- C
- ASCII
- C
Letter D
⠙- Letter
- D
- ASCII
- D
Letter E
⠑- Letter
- E
- ASCII
- E
Letter F
⠋- Letter
- F
- ASCII
- F
Letter G
⠛- Letter
- G
- ASCII
- G
Letter H
⠓- Letter
- H
- ASCII
- H
Letter I
⠊- Letter
- I
- ASCII
- I
Letter J
⠚- Letter
- J
- ASCII
- J
Letter K
⠅- Letter
- K
- ASCII
- K
Letter L
⠇- Letter
- L
- ASCII
- L
Letter M
⠍- Letter
- M
- ASCII
- M
Letter N
⠝- Letter
- N
- ASCII
- N
Letter O
⠕- Letter
- O
- ASCII
- O
Letter P
⠏- Letter
- P
- ASCII
- P
Letter Q
⠟- Letter
- Q
- ASCII
- Q
Letter R
⠗- Letter
- R
- ASCII
- R
Letter S
⠎- Letter
- S
- ASCII
- S
Letter T
⠞- Letter
- T
- ASCII
- !
Letter U
⠥- Letter
- U
- ASCII
- U
Letter V
⠧- Letter
- V
- ASCII
- V
Letter W
⠺- Letter
- W
- ASCII
- W
Letter X
⠭- Letter
- X
- ASCII
- X
Letter Y
⠽- Letter
- Y
- ASCII
- Y
Letter Z
⠵- Letter
- Z
- ASCII
- Z
Numbers and punctuation
Braille Numbers and Symbols
Numbers and punctuation add important context to labels, notes, worksheets, and practice materials. These quick charts show the most common beginner-friendly patterns.
Braille Numbers
English braille numbers use the number sign followed by the cells for letters A through J.
0⠼⠚
#J1⠼⠁
#A2⠼⠃
#B3⠼⠉
#C4⠼⠙
#D5⠼⠑
#E6⠼⠋
#F7⠼⠛
#G8⠼⠓
#H9⠼⠊
#ICommon Braille Punctuation
Punctuation can vary by context and formatting, but these signs cover common notes, labels, and short classroom examples.
Comma⠂
,Semicolon⠆
;Colon⠒
:Period⠲
.Exclamation⠖
!Question⠦
?Apostrophe⠄
'Hyphen⠤
-Practice
Practice with Simple Words
Start with short words before moving into full sentences. These examples are intentionally simple so learners can compare each printed letter with its braille cell.
dad
Word: dad
⠙⠁⠙
Uses three basic alphabet cells.
cab
Word: cab
⠉⠁⠃
Good for comparing A, B, and C.
music
Word: music
⠍⠥⠎⠊⠉
A short classroom label word.
zoo
Word: zoo
⠵⠕⠕
Helps learners spot repeated letters.
Learning notes
How to Use the Braille Alphabet
The alphabet is the foundation, but real braille reading also involves spacing, capitalization, numbers, punctuation, and Grade 2 contractions.
Start with Grade 1
Grade 1 braille is the clearest place to begin because each letter maps more directly to a braille cell.
Watch Capital Signs
Capital letters use a capital sign before the letter cell, so an uppercase word can contain extra braille cells.
Add Numbers Carefully
Numbers need the number sign before A through J patterns, which is why digits look different from plain letters.
Use the Translator
After learning the alphabet, use the converter to test short words, labels, and sentences with the correct braille settings.
Helpful answers
Braille Alphabet FAQ
What is the braille alphabet?
The braille alphabet is a set of raised-dot cells that represent letters. In English Grade 1 braille, each letter A through Z has a direct braille cell. Grade 2 braille can add contractions, but the alphabet cells are still the foundation.
Are braille letters the same in British and American braille?
The basic English braille alphabet letters are the same for A through Z. Differences usually matter more for contractions, formatting, and some conventions beyond the basic alphabet. For simple alphabet learning, this chart is a useful starting point.
How do braille numbers work?
Braille numbers use the same dot patterns as letters A through J, introduced by a number sign. For example, 1 uses the number sign followed by the A cell, and 2 uses the number sign followed by the B cell.
Convert Words into Braille
When you are ready to move beyond the alphabet chart, use the free translator to convert English text into British or American Grade 1 or Grade 2 braille.
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