Notations (2025)

In cubing, "notation" refers to the system of symbols and letters used to describe moves on a cube. It allows cubers to follow along with "algorithms" (a sequence of moves that are required for switching specific pieces on a cube). Here’s an overview of the basic 7x7 notation:

Basic Notation

F

R

U

B

L

D

Wide Moves

Fw

Rw

Uw

Bw

Lw

Dw

Triple Layer Moves

3Fw

3Rw

3Uw

3Bw

3Lw

3Dw

Notation Examples

• Dw2 R2 Fw' B R' 3Uw2 L2 Rw2 Uw' Bw 3Lw' 3Rw 3Bw 3Lw 3Rw2 U' Dw 3Rw 3Fw2 Dw' D B2 F' Fw' 3Bw 3Fw Lw Uw2 R' F B Fw2 U' B Bw' F 3Fw' R' L' Dw 3Dw' Rw' Bw2 Lw2 Rw2 U' D' F2 Dw2 Bw' Uw L' B' Fw 3Uw2 R' 3Dw Uw2 Rw' 3Rw 3Uw' F L' Bw2 B' D2 3Bw 3Uw' 3Rw2 Bw R2 Dw2 D2 F U' D2 Lw' 3Uw2 Fw2 Dw U' B F2 Fw 3Bw' Bw 3Lw 3Uw Dw2 U' Lw' 3Uw' Fw' L 3Bw' Uw2 Lw Uw' F2 Fw2 - This is a scramble from an official WCA event for a 6x6 round.