Capital B in Cursive

Watch the capital b being written, then follow the numbered steps. Draw a slanted stem first, retrace it, then swing out into a rounded bowl.

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Written in one stroke.

Step by step

  1. Start with a small hook near the top and pull a slanted stem down to the baseline.
  2. Retrace up the stem and swing out into the upper bowl.
  3. Tuck in at the middle with a small loop.
  4. Swing out into a larger lower bowl and end on the left.

Tip: The lower bowl is bigger than the upper one, like a printed B.

How capital B joins

The capital B stands on its own: lift the pencil after it and start the next letter with its own up-stroke.

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Capital B cursive worksheet

Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with B. The rows at the bottom are for writing on your own.

Capital B in traditional cursive: printable tracing worksheet
Paper

Choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog to keep a copy. Trace the light rows, then write on your own in the empty rows.

Names and words starting with B

Questions

How do you write a capital B in cursive?

Start with a small hook near the top and pull a slanted stem down to the baseline. Retrace up the stem and swing out into the upper bowl. Tuck in at the middle with a small loop. Swing out into a larger lower bowl and end on the left.

How many strokes is a cursive capital b?

One. The capital b is written without lifting the pencil.

Does cursive capital B connect to the next letter?

No. The capital B stands on its own and the next letter starts with its own entry stroke. Schools differ on capitals, so follow the style your class uses.

What letter family is cursive B in?

Stem-and-bowl capitals. Draw a slanted stem first, retrace it, then swing out into a rounded bowl. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.

More letters

Lowercase b in cursive · Capital A · Capital C · Printable alphabet chart

Other stem-and-bowl capitals