How to sign “Degree” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Degree” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Form an 'F' handshape with each hand, touching each thumb to its index finger and spreading the other fingers.
- Hold both hands in front of your chest with the palms facing down toward the floor.
- Start with the hands close together near the center of your chest.
- Move both hands away from each other in opposite directions in one smooth, even motion.
- Keep your palms facing down and your elbows relaxed through the whole movement.
- Hold a calm, neutral expression as you finish.
Practice tip
Picture unrolling a diploma scroll: the 'F' hands show its width and the outward movement its length. For temperature or extent, Lifeprint points to a different DEGREE sign.
Fingerspell “Degree”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.