Hand signaling numbers involves using specific hand gestures to represent numerical values. The techniques differ based on whether you are signaling numbers 1-5 or numbers 6-9.
Hand Signals for Numbers 1-5
For the numbers one through five, the hand signals are straightforward. Each number corresponds to the number of fingers extended upwards:
- 1: One finger extended up.
- 2: Two fingers extended up.
- 3: Three fingers extended up.
- 4: Four fingers extended up.
- 5: Five fingers extended up.
Hand Signals for Numbers 6-9
For the numbers six through nine, the hand is turned to the side, and the fingers are extended to represent the amount being added to five:
- 6: Five fingers are represented by a closed fist, and an additional one finger is extended, signifying 5 + 1 = 6.
- 7: The same closed fist (representing 5) is shown with an additional two fingers extended to the side, signifying 5 + 2 = 7.
- 8: The same closed fist (representing 5) is shown with an additional three fingers extended to the side, signifying 5 + 3 = 8.
- 9: The same closed fist (representing 5) is shown with an additional four fingers extended to the side, signifying 5 + 4 = 9.
Hand Signals for Zero
A closed raised fist represents zero.
| Number | Hand Signal Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Closed raised fist |
| 1 | One finger extended up |
| 2 | Two fingers extended up |
| 3 | Three fingers extended up |
| 4 | Four fingers extended up |
| 5 | Five fingers extended up |
| 6 | Fist with one finger extended to side |
| 7 | Fist with two fingers extended to side |
| 8 | Fist with three fingers extended to side |
| 9 | Fist with four fingers extended to side |
