50 States Abbreviations

The United States has 50 states, each identified by a unique two-letter postal abbreviation. These abbreviations are widely used in mailing addresses, official documents, and quizzes. Below, you’ll find the full list of U.S. states and their corresponding abbreviations in an easy-to-read format.

Why Learn State Abbreviations?

Knowing state abbreviations is not just useful for quizzes—it’s essential for efficient communication, especially in official correspondence, geography studies, and navigation tools. Let’s dive into the list!

Table of 50 States and Their Abbreviations

#	State	Abbreviation	Notes
1	Alabama	AL	Abbreviation starts with the state name
2	Alaska	AK	Alaska’s abbreviation matches its unique name
3	Arizona	AZ	Features the ‘A’ and ‘Z’ from its name
4	Arkansas	AR	Simple and intuitive
5	California	CA	Starts with “C” and ends with “A”
6	Colorado	CO	First two letters
7	Connecticut	CT	Compact and easy to remember
8	Delaware	DE	First letters of the state name
9	Florida	FL	Combines the “F” and “L”
10	Georgia	GA	First and last letters
11	Hawaii	HI	Unique and tropical
12	Idaho	ID	The first two letters
13	Illinois	IL	Features “I” and “L”
14	Indiana	IN	Straightforward abbreviation
15	Iowa	IA	Simple two-letter combination
16	Kansas	KS	Short and simple
17	Kentucky	KY	Unique and memorable
18	Louisiana	LA	Combines “L” and “A”
19	Maine	ME	Abbreviation matches its compact size
20	Maryland	MD	Starts with “M” and ends with “D”
21	Massachusetts	MA	Compact and recognizable
22	Michigan	MI	Begins with “M” and ends with “I”
23	Minnesota	MN	Combines the first two letters
24	Mississippi	MS	Memorable due to its rhythmic name
25	Missouri	MO	Easy and practical
26	Montana	MT	First and last letters
27	Nebraska	NE	Starts with “N” and ends with “E”
28	Nevada	NV	First and last letters
29	New Hampshire	NH	Combines “N” and “H”
30	New Jersey	NJ	Unique to the state
31	New Mexico	NM	Represents “New” and “Mexico”
32	New York	NY	Simple and iconic
33	North Carolina	NC	Combines “North” and “Carolina”
34	North Dakota	ND	Short for “North Dakota”
35	Ohio	OH	Matches its name
36	Oklahoma	OK	Memorable and fun
37	Oregon	OR	First and last letters
38	Pennsylvania	PA	Begins with “P” and ends with “A”
39	Rhode Island	RI	Compact like the state itself
40	South Carolina	SC	Features “South” and “Carolina”
41	South Dakota	SD	Represents “South” and “Dakota”
42	Tennessee	TN	Short and sharp
43	Texas	TX	Iconic and easy to remember
44	Utah	UT	Small yet impactful
45	Vermont	VT	Compact and memorable
46	Virginia	VA	Starts with “V” and ends with “A”
47	Washington	WA	Begins with “W” and ends with “A”
48	West Virginia	WV	Represents “West” and “Virginia”
49	Wisconsin	WI	Matches the first and last letters
50	Wyoming	WY	Begins with “W” and ends with “Y”

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