How to Sign "How Many" in American Sign Language (ASL)

In ASL, to ask "how many," you make a palm-up hand with fingers spread, then close and open your fingers twice while moving your hand slightly upward. This simple sign needs a questioning look and raised eyebrows to work right. When you go shopping, learn math, or just talk with friends, you'll use this sign all the time. It's one of the first signs new students learn. The way your hand moves looks like you're counting things, which helps people remember what it means.