Sign for 6 in ASL
Quick answer: The sign for 6 in ASL is made by touching the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky finger while keeping the other fingers extended. It represents the number six.
How to Sign 6 in ASL
To sign 6, hold up your dominant hand. Touch the tip of your thumb to the tip of your pinky finger. Keep the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger extended.
This sign is used for the number six in counting, ages, addresses, phone numbers, dates, scores, quantities, rankings, and other number-related contexts.
| Dominant Handshape | 6-hand with the thumb and pinky touching; index, middle, and ring fingers extended |
|---|---|
| Non-Dominant Handshape | Not used |
| Location | Neutral signing space in front of the body |
| Palm Orientation | Usually palm outward or slightly angled outward for clear readability |
| Movement | No movement; hold the number clearly |
| Non-Manual Markers | Neutral expression |
When to Use This Sign
Use 6 when counting, giving quantities, discussing ages, phone numbers, addresses, dates, time, math, scores, or rankings.
- counting objects
- giving a quantity
- talking about age or grade level
- using dates, addresses, or phone numbers
- building number fluency in ASL
Six is easy to recognize once you remember that the thumb touches the pinky, not the ring finger.
Common Mistakes
- Touching the thumb to the ring finger instead of the pinky
- Confusing 6 with 7, 8, or 9
- Letting the extended fingers collapse or bend too much
- Rotating the palm so the handshape is hard to read
- Moving the hand when the number should stay still
Example Sentences
ASL gloss: BOOK I HAVE SIX
English: I have six books.
ASL gloss: SIX PEOPLE ARRIVE
English: Six people arrived.
ASL gloss: MY CHILD AGE SIX
English: My child is six years old.
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