Basic Notation
Rubik’s Cube notation uses letters to represent moves on the cube’s faces. Each letter indicates a 90-degree turn of a specific face.
- F (Front): Turn the front face clockwise.
- B (Back): Turn the back face clockwise.
- U (Up): Turn the top face clockwise.
- D (Down): Turn the bottom face clockwise.
- L (Left): Turn the left face clockwise.
- R (Right): Turn the right face clockwise.
Modifiers
Modifiers change how a move is performed:
- ' (Prime): Turn counterclockwise (e.g., F' means front face counterclockwise).
- 2: Turn 180 degrees (e.g., F2 means front face 180 degrees).
Example Algorithm
An algorithm like F R U R' U' F' means:
- Front clockwise
- Right clockwise
- Up clockwise
- Right counterclockwise
- Up counterclockwise
- Front counterclockwise
Tips for Using Notation
Practice reading algorithms slowly and perform each move on your cube. For more help, check out our How to Solve guide.