How to Sign "Sixty"

To sign "sixty," use your dominant hand with your palm facing forward. First, form the ASL number "6" by touching the tip of your pinky finger to the tip of your thumb, keeping your other three fingers extended. Then, smoothly transition into the ASL number "0" by curling all your fingers to touch your thumb, forming an "O" shape.

Examples Using "Sixty" in a Sentence

1

My grandmother is sixty years old.

Sign 'grandmother,' then 'age,' and follow it with the sign for 'sixty' by forming the 6 handshape and smoothly transitioning to the 0 handshape.

2

The speed limit is sixty.

Sign 'speed limit,' then sign 'sixty' by signing the number 6 followed immediately by the number 0, keeping your hand in the same location.

3

There are sixty minutes in an hour.

Sign 'sixty' (6 then 0), followed by the sign for 'minutes,' then 'one,' and finally 'hour.'

How to Sign "Sixty"
To sign "sixty," use your dominant hand with your palm facing forward. First, form the ASL number "6" by touching the tip of your pinky finger to the tip of your thumb, keeping your other three fingers extended. Then, smoothly transition into the ASL number "0" by curling all your fingers to touch your thumb, forming an "O" shape.
Visual Logic(Etymology)
The sign for "sixty" is a literal, sequential combination of the ASL numbers "6" and "0." In ASL, double-digit numbers ending in zero are simply formed by signing the first digit followed immediately by the zero handshape, mirroring how the number is written.
Signing Tips
Keep your hand in one place while signing; you do not need to move your arm or bounce your hand between the 6 and the 0. A smooth, fluid transition from the 6 handshape to the 0 handshape is key.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is bouncing the hand or moving it to the side between the 6 and the 0. Another frequent error is confusing the 6 handshape (pinky to thumb) with the 9 handshape (index to thumb) or turning the palm inward instead of outward.
Regional Variations
This sign is widely used and understood across the ASL community with minimal regional variation.
Examples Using "Sixty" in a Sentence
1

My grandmother is sixty years old.

Sign 'grandmother,' then 'age,' and follow it with the sign for 'sixty' by forming the 6 handshape and smoothly transitioning to the 0 handshape.

2

The speed limit is sixty.

Sign 'speed limit,' then sign 'sixty' by signing the number 6 followed immediately by the number 0, keeping your hand in the same location.

3

There are sixty minutes in an hour.

Sign 'sixty' (6 then 0), followed by the sign for 'minutes,' then 'one,' and finally 'hour.'

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to move my hand when signing 60?

No, keep your hand in the same location. Just change the handshape from 6 to 0 without moving your arm or bouncing your wrist.

Which way should my palm face?

Your palm should face outward, away from your body, toward the person you are conversing with. This is the standard orientation for numbers 60 and above.

How do I remember which finger to use for the number 6?

Remember that for ASL numbers 6 through 9, you start with the smallest finger (pinky) for 6 and move up to the index finger for 9. So, 6 is the pinky touching the thumb!

ASL is a beautiful, expressive language. Practice regularly and have fun!