1. What is Gematria?

Gematria is an alphanumeric code where letters are assigned numerical values. It has roots in ancient Greek, Hebrew, and other traditions, often used for finding hidden meanings in words and texts through numerical correspondences.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard English gematria system:

Where:

• A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ..., Z = 26
• Only alphabetical characters are calculated
• Non-alphabet characters (spaces, punctuation, numbers) are ignored

Explanation: Each letter in the word or phrase is converted to its numerical equivalent, and all values are summed to get the total gematria value.

3. Importance of Gematria

Details: Gematria has been used for centuries in mystical traditions, biblical studies, and numerology to discover hidden connections between words and concepts based on their numerical values.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter any word or phrase. The calculator will automatically convert to uppercase and calculate the sum of all letter values. Only English alphabetical characters are processed.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What gematria system does this calculator use?
A: This calculator uses the standard English gematria system where A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26.

Q2: Are spaces and punctuation included in the calculation?
A: No, only alphabetical characters are calculated. Spaces, punctuation, and numbers are ignored.

Q3: Is the calculation case-sensitive?
A: No, the calculator automatically converts all letters to uppercase before calculation.

Q4: What are some common gematria values?
A: Common words often have significant numbers in various traditions, though interpretations vary widely.

Q5: Can I calculate phrases or sentences?
A: Yes, you can enter entire phrases or sentences. Only the alphabetical characters will be calculated.