ASL Reference Guide

All 26 ASL letters

Learn the hand positions for every letter. Use this guide while practicing with the live translator.

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ASL sign for A
A
A

Fist with thumb resting on side

ASL sign for B
B
B

Four fingers up, thumb tucked across palm

ASL sign for C
C
C

Curved hand like holding a cup

ASL sign for D
D
D

Index finger up, others curl to touch thumb

ASL sign for E
E
E

All fingers curl down to touch thumb

ASL sign for F
F
F

Index and thumb touch, others extended

ASL sign for G
G
G

Index finger points sideways, thumb parallel

ASL sign for H
H
H

Index and middle fingers extended sideways

ASL sign for I
I
I

Pinky finger up, others closed

ASL sign for J
J
J

Pinky up, draw a J in the air

ASL sign for K
K
K

Index up, middle finger angled, thumb between

ASL sign for L
L
L

Index finger up, thumb out — L shape

ASL sign for M
M
M

Three fingers folded over thumb

ASL sign for N
N
N

Two fingers folded over thumb

ASL sign for O
O
O

All fingers and thumb form a circle

ASL sign for P
P
P

Like K but pointing downward

ASL sign for Q
Q
Q

Like G but pointing downward

ASL sign for R
R
R

Index and middle fingers crossed

ASL sign for S
S
S

Fist with thumb over fingers

ASL sign for T
T
T

Thumb between index and middle finger

ASL sign for U
U
U

Index and middle fingers up together

ASL sign for V
V
V

Index and middle fingers up in V shape

ASL sign for W
W
W

Three fingers up — index, middle, ring

ASL sign for X
X
X

Index finger bent like a hook

ASL sign for Y
Y
Y

Thumb and pinky out — hang loose

ASL sign for Z
Z
Z

Index finger draws a Z in the air

Tips for better accuracy

✓ Good lighting

Make sure your hand is well lit. Avoid backlighting or dark rooms.

✓ Camera distance

Keep your hand about 30-60cm from the camera for best detection.

✓ Hold steady

Hold each sign steady for 3 frames — the model needs consistency to confirm.

✓ Plain background

A plain wall or background helps MediaPipe detect your hand landmarks faster.

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