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Numbers in ASL 1–100: American Sign Language Number Guide

Learn numbers in ASL from 1 to 100 in manageable groups. This beginner-friendly guide combines written numbers, number words, study notes, and a simple practice activity for kids and adults learning American Sign Language.

Start with ASL numbers 1–10, move through 11–20, and then build confidence with larger numbers up to 100.

The custom-font text on this page is a fingerspelling study aid. Natural ASL number signs also depend on handshape, orientation, movement, context, and established number patterns.

1–100Organized in easy groups

Number WordsONE, TWO, TWENTY...

ASL Study SupportClear beginner notes

Quick PracticeRandom number challenge

How Numbers Work in American Sign Language

Numbers appear everywhere in everyday ASL conversations: age, time, dates, prices, quantities, scores, addresses, phone numbers, measurements, and more. For a new learner, the easiest approach is to study a small group at a time and pay attention to more than the fingers alone.

American Sign Language numbers are not simply English number words spelled on the hands. ASL uses number handshapes and patterns, and the way a number is produced can be influenced by its meaning and context. That is why a static chart is most useful as a reference, not as a replacement for natural ASL instruction.

Study note: The word-shaped hand font below spells the English number word for recognition practice. It does not claim to show the complete ASL number sign. Use it together with accurate demonstrations of palm orientation and movement.

ASL Numbers 1–10

Begin here. Learn each number clearly before trying to increase your signing speed.

1 One ONE

2 Two TWO

3 Three THREE

4 Four FOUR

5 Five FIVE

6 Six SIX

7 Seven SEVEN

8 Eight EIGHT

9 Nine NINE

10 Ten TEN

ASL Numbers 11–20

Teen numbers introduce patterns that are easier to understand when you watch accurate movement as well as handshape.

11 Eleven ELEVEN

12 Twelve TWELVE

13 Thirteen THIRTEEN

14 Fourteen FOURTEEN

15 Fifteen FIFTEEN

16 Sixteen SIXTEEN

17 Seventeen SEVENTEEN

18 Eighteen EIGHTEEN

19 Nineteen NINETEEN

20 Twenty TWENTY

ASL Numbers 21–50

Continue in short sets. Try recognizing the written number first, then recall how the number is naturally produced in ASL.

21 Twenty One TWENTY ONE

22 Twenty Two TWENTY TWO

23 Twenty Three TWENTY THREE

24 Twenty Four TWENTY FOUR

25 Twenty Five TWENTY FIVE

26 Twenty Six TWENTY SIX

27 Twenty Seven TWENTY SEVEN

28 Twenty Eight TWENTY EIGHT

29 Twenty Nine TWENTY NINE

30 Thirty THIRTY

31 Thirty One THIRTY ONE

32 Thirty Two THIRTY TWO

33 Thirty Three THIRTY THREE

34 Thirty Four THIRTY FOUR

35 Thirty Five THIRTY FIVE

36 Thirty Six THIRTY SIX

37 Thirty Seven THIRTY SEVEN

38 Thirty Eight THIRTY EIGHT

39 Thirty Nine THIRTY NINE

40 Forty FORTY

41 Forty One FORTY ONE

42 Forty Two FORTY TWO

43 Forty Three FORTY THREE

44 Forty Four FORTY FOUR

45 Forty Five FORTY FIVE

46 Forty Six FORTY SIX

47 Forty Seven FORTY SEVEN

48 Forty Eight FORTY EIGHT

49 Forty Nine FORTY NINE

50 Fifty FIFTY

ASL Numbers 51–100

Use the larger-number section for review after the smaller groups feel familiar.

51 Fifty One FIFTY ONE

52 Fifty Two FIFTY TWO

53 Fifty Three FIFTY THREE

54 Fifty Four FIFTY FOUR

55 Fifty Five FIFTY FIVE

56 Fifty Six FIFTY SIX

57 Fifty Seven FIFTY SEVEN

58 Fifty Eight FIFTY EIGHT

59 Fifty Nine FIFTY NINE

60 Sixty SIXTY

61 Sixty One SIXTY ONE

62 Sixty Two SIXTY TWO

63 Sixty Three SIXTY THREE

64 Sixty Four SIXTY FOUR

65 Sixty Five SIXTY FIVE

66 Sixty Six SIXTY SIX

67 Sixty Seven SIXTY SEVEN

68 Sixty Eight SIXTY EIGHT

69 Sixty Nine SIXTY NINE

70 Seventy SEVENTY

71 Seventy One SEVENTY ONE

72 Seventy Two SEVENTY TWO

73 Seventy Three SEVENTY THREE

74 Seventy Four SEVENTY FOUR

75 Seventy Five SEVENTY FIVE

76 Seventy Six SEVENTY SIX

77 Seventy Seven SEVENTY SEVEN

78 Seventy Eight SEVENTY EIGHT

79 Seventy Nine SEVENTY NINE

80 Eighty EIGHTY

81 Eighty One EIGHTY ONE

82 Eighty Two EIGHTY TWO

83 Eighty Three EIGHTY THREE

84 Eighty Four EIGHTY FOUR

85 Eighty Five EIGHTY FIVE

86 Eighty Six EIGHTY SIX

87 Eighty Seven EIGHTY SEVEN

88 Eighty Eight EIGHTY EIGHT

89 Eighty Nine EIGHTY NINE

90 Ninety NINETY

91 Ninety One NINETY ONE

92 Ninety Two NINETY TWO

93 Ninety Three NINETY THREE

94 Ninety Four NINETY FOUR

95 Ninety Five NINETY FIVE

96 Ninety Six NINETY SIX

97 Ninety Seven NINETY SEVEN

98 Ninety Eight NINETY EIGHT

99 Ninety Nine NINETY NINE

100 One Hundred ONE HUNDRED

Practice ASL Numbers 1–100

Press the button to choose a random number. Say the number, recall its ASL production, and then check the written word. This keeps practice quick without loading a separate app or library.

25 Twenty Five TWENTY FIVE

Tips for Learning ASL Numbers

Learn 1–10 first

Build a dependable foundation before moving to teen and larger numbers.

Watch palm orientation

Orientation matters. Do not learn only from the outline of a handshape.

Notice movement

Some number forms and patterns involve movement that a static chart cannot communicate.

Practice real contexts

Use ages, dates, prices, scores, times, and quantities instead of memorizing an isolated list only.

Read numbers too

Recognition is part of communication. Practice understanding numbers produced by other signers.

Accuracy before speed

Clear production is more useful than rushing through a sequence you have not learned well.

Where You Use Numbers in ASL

Number skills become useful very quickly. You may need them when introducing your age, discussing a birthday, arranging a time, talking about money, giving an address, sharing a score, counting objects, or describing a quantity.

As you progress, remember that number use in ASL can be context-sensitive. A learner who knows the basic numbers should continue studying how numbers behave in real signed sentences rather than assuming every numerical idea follows one identical pattern.

Continue Learning American Sign Language

Numbers are one useful part of ASL. Continue with letters, vocabulary, grammar, and interactive practice.

Frequently Asked Questions About ASL Numbers

How do you sign numbers in ASL?

ASL numbers use specific handshapes, palm orientations, movements, and number patterns. The exact production depends on the number and context, so a static text or font preview should be used only as a study aid alongside accurate ASL demonstrations.

What ASL numbers should beginners learn first?

A practical starting point is 1–10. After those feel familiar, continue with 11–20 and then larger number patterns. Short, repeated practice is usually easier than trying to memorize 1–100 at once.

Are ASL numbers the same as fingerspelling number words?

No. ASL has number signs and number patterns. Fingerspelling the English word ONE or TWENTY is not the same as producing the ASL number sign. On this page, the custom-font word preview is included only to reinforce written number vocabulary and fingerspelling recognition.

Why can number signs change with context?

In ASL, numbers can appear in contexts such as age, time, money, dates, ranking, addresses, and quantities. Number incorporation and signing conventions can affect how numerical information is expressed.

Can children use this ASL numbers page?

Yes. The page is organized in small number groups and includes a simple practice activity. Children should still learn natural number production from reliable ASL instruction, especially movement and palm orientation.

Is ASL just English shown with the hands?

No. American Sign Language is a complete visual language with its own grammar and linguistic structure. Numbers and fingerspelling are useful parts of ASL, but they are not the whole language.

Keep Building Your ASL Skills

Once numbers 1–100 feel familiar, use the rest of ASLTyping.com to practice the alphabet, vocabulary, fingerspelling, and other beginner American Sign Language skills.

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