1. What is Gematria?

Gematria is an alphanumeric code of assigning a numerical value to a name, word or phrase based on its letters. It is a form of numerology that was used in many ancient languages and cultures, including Hebrew, Greek, and Arabic.

2. How the Calculator Works

The calculator uses the formula:

Where each letter in the input text is converted to its numerical equivalent based on the selected system, and all values are summed to get the total.

3. Different Gematria Systems

English (A=1 to Z=26): Simple system where A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26.
Jewish (Absolute Value): Traditional Hebrew gematria values adapted for English letters.
Simple (Reduction): Letters A-I are 1-9, J-R are 1-9, and S-Z are 1-8 (cycles through 1-9 twice).

4. Using the Calculator

Instructions: Enter any text (letters only, numbers and symbols are ignored), select a gematria system, and click Calculate to see the total value and individual letter values.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is gematria used for?
A: Gematria has been used in religious texts, numerology, and esoteric traditions to find hidden meanings in words and phrases.

Q2: Which system should I use?
A: The English system is simplest. Jewish system follows traditional Hebrew values. Simple reduction is common in modern numerology.

Q3: Does case matter in the input?
A: No, the calculator converts all letters to uppercase before calculation.

Q4: Are there letters with special values?
A: In the Jewish system, some letters have much higher values (like J=600, V=700, W=900).

Q5: Can I calculate phrases with spaces?
A: Yes, but spaces and non-letter characters are ignored in the calculation.