Braille Symbols: Complete Guide to Letters, Numbers & Special Characters
Complete braille symbols reference. All letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, punctuation, math symbols, and special characters in one printable chart.
By Braille Translator Team
Braille Symbols Overview
Braille uses a 6-dot cell to represent every letter, number, punctuation mark, and special symbol. The 6 dots can be arranged in 63 unique combinations plus 1 blank cell, giving 64 total patterns. Combined with prefix indicators, braille can represent hundreds of symbols.
This guide is a complete reference chart for all braille symbols. Convert any text to braille symbols instantly with our Braille Translator.
Braille Alphabet Symbols (A–Z)
| Letter | Dots | Braille | Letter | Dots | Braille |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | ⠁ | N | 1-3-4-5 | ⠝ |
| B | 1-2 | ⠃ | O | 1-3-5 | ⠕ |
| C | 1-4 | ⠉ | P | 1-2-3-4 | ⠏ |
| D | 1-4-5 | ⠙ | Q | 1-2-3-4-5 | ⠟ |
| E | 1-5 | ⠑ | R | 1-2-3-5 | ⠗ |
| F | 1-2-4 | ⠋ | S | 2-3-4 | ⠎ |
| G | 1-2-4-5 | ⠛ | T | 2-3-4-5 | ⠞ |
| H | 1-2-5 | ⠓ | U | 1-3-6 | ⠥ |
| I | 2-4 | ⠊ | V | 1-2-3-6 | ⠧ |
| J | 2-4-5 | ⠚ | W | 2-4-5-6 | ⠺ |
| K | 1-3 | ⠅ | X | 1-3-4-6 | ⠭ |
| L | 1-2-3 | ⠇ | Y | 1-3-4-5-6 | ⠽ |
| M | 1-3-4 | ⠍ | Z | 1-3-5-6 | ⠵ |
See the complete alphabet guide with memory tips in our braille alphabet chart.
Braille Number Symbols (0–9)
Numbers use the same patterns as letters A–J, preceded by the number indicator ⠼ (dots 3-4-5-6):
| Number | Braille | Based On | Number | Braille | Based On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ⠼⠁ | A | 6 | ⠼⠋ | F |
| 2 | ⠼⠃ | B | 7 | ⠼⠛ | G |
| 3 | ⠼⠉ | C | 8 | ⠼⠓ | H |
| 4 | ⠼⠙ | D | 9 | ⠼⠊ | I |
| 5 | ⠼⠑ | E | 0 | ⠼⠚ | J |
Full guide: Braille Numbers
Braille Punctuation Symbols
| Symbol | Name | Braille | Dots |
|---|---|---|---|
| . | Period | ⠲ | 2-5-6 |
| , | Comma | ⠂ | 2 |
| ? | Question mark | ⠦ | 2-3-6 |
| ! | Exclamation | ⠖ | 2-3-5 |
| ; | Semicolon | ⠆ | 2-3 |
| : | Colon | ⠒ | 2-5 |
| ’ | Apostrophe | ⠄ | 3 |
| ” | Open quote | ⠦ | 2-3-6 |
| ” | Close quote | ⠴ | 3-5-6 |
| - | Hyphen | ⠤ | 3-6 |
| — | Em dash | ⠠⠤ | 6, 3-6 |
Full guide: Braille Punctuation
Braille Indicator Symbols
| Indicator | Purpose | Braille | Dots |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⠠ | Capital letter follows | ⠠ | 6 |
| ⠠⠠ | Capital word (all caps) | ⠠⠠ | 6, 6 |
| ⠼ | Number follows | ⠼ | 3-4-5-6 |
| ⠰ | Letter follows (after number) | ⠰ | 5-6 |
Braille Math Symbols
| Symbol | Name | Braille |
|---|---|---|
| + | Plus | ⠐⠖ |
| − | Minus | ⠐⠤ |
| × | Multiply | ⠐⠦ |
| ÷ | Divide | ⠐⠌ |
| = | Equals | ⠐⠶ |
| < | Less than | ⠐⠣ |
| > | Greater than | ⠐⠜ |
| % | Percent | ⠨⠴ |
Braille Currency Symbols
| Symbol | Name | Braille |
|---|---|---|
| $ | Dollar | ⠈⠎ |
| € | Euro | ⠈⠑ |
| £ | Pound | ⠈⠇ |
| ¥ | Yen | ⠈⠽ |
| ¢ | Cent | ⠈⠉ |
Common Words in Braille
| Word | Grade 1 | Grade 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | ⠠⠓⠑⠇⠇⠕ | ⠠⠓⠑⠇⠇⠕ |
| I love you | ⠠⠊ ⠇⠕⠧⠑ ⠽⠕⠥ | ⠠⠊ ⠇⠕⠧⠑ ⠽ |
| Thank you | ⠠⠞⠓⠁⠝⠅ ⠽⠕⠥ | ⠠⠹⠁⠝⠅ ⠽ |
| Welcome | ⠠⠺⠑⠇⠉⠕⠍⠑ | ⠠⠺⠑⠇⠉⠕⠍⠑ |
| Braille | ⠠⠃⠗⠁⠊⠇⠇⠑ | ⠠⠃⠗⠇ |
Try converting any word or phrase with our Braille Translator.
How to Read Braille Symbols
- Identify the cell type: Is it a letter, number indicator, punctuation, or prefix?
- Check for indicators: A capital sign ⠠ before a letter means uppercase. A number sign ⠼ before cells means digits follow
- Read left to right: Braille is read sequentially, just like print text
- Use context: Some cells have multiple meanings (e.g., ⠦ can be a question mark or opening quote)
For a step-by-step learning guide, see How to Read Braille.
Print This Chart
All the symbols on this page can be used as a printable reference chart. To create a physical braille version, use our Text to Braille converter and a braille embosser or manual writing tools.
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