1. What is Gematria?

Gematria is an alphanumeric code where letters are assigned numerical values. It has roots in Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah) and is used to find hidden meanings in words and texts by calculating their numerical equivalents.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the gematria formula:

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

3. Jewish vs English Gematria

Jewish Gematria: Based on Hebrew alphabet numerical values adapted to English letters. Some letters have special values (e.g., J=600, V=700, W=900).

English Gematria: Simple sequential numbering where A=1, B=2, C=3, ..., Z=26.

4. Using the Calculator

Instructions: Enter any text (letters only, numbers and symbols are ignored), select either Jewish or English gematria system, and click Calculate to get the numerical value.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is gematria used for?
A: Gematria is used in religious studies, numerology, and mystical traditions to find hidden connections between words and concepts through their numerical values.

Q2: Are there different gematria systems?
A: Yes, there are multiple systems including Jewish, English, Greek, and Simple gematria, each with different letter-to-number mappings.

Q3: Does case matter in gematria calculations?
A: No, the calculator converts all text to lowercase before calculation, so case does not affect the result.

Q4: How are non-letter characters handled?
A: Numbers, spaces, punctuation, and special characters are ignored in the calculation and do not contribute to the total value.

Q5: Can I calculate gematria for phrases?
A: Yes, you can enter entire phrases or sentences. The calculator will sum the values of all letters in the text.