How it works
Each total is the sum of the selected script's letter values. Hebrew standard uses values from 1 to 400; ordinal uses 1 to 22. English ordinal uses A = 1 to Z = 26; reduction cycles 1 to 9; Sumerian multiplies ordinal values by 6.
- Enter Hebrew letters, Latin letters or both.
- Read the totals for each script separately.
- Check the main result's letter values and ignored-character count.
Worked example: שלום totals 300 + 30 + 6 + 40 = 376 in Hebrew standard. Its final mem has a value of 600 in Mispar Gadol, giving 936. Calculately totals 115 in English ordinal, 34 in reduction and 690 in Sumerian.
Examples by method
| Text | Hebrew standard | Hebrew Gadol | Hebrew ordinal | English ordinal | English reduction | English Sumerian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| שלום | 376 | 936 | 52 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| חי | 18 | 18 | 18 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| אמת | 441 | 441 | 36 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| hello | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | 52 | 25 | 312 |
| Calculately | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | 115 | 34 | 690 |
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Each method counts only its own script. These are letter totals for interest and study.
Things to consider
- Compare the same spelling across methods.
- Final Hebrew forms change the Gadol total.
- Transliteration is Latin text, not Hebrew text.
- Mixed text keeps the two scripts separate.
- Study a text's cultural context alongside its letter values.
Frequently asked questions
What is gematria?
Gematria is a traditional letter-numbering system used in Jewish textual study and interpretation. Hebrew letters receive numerical values and their values are summed. This calculator presents the arithmetic neutrally and respectfully, without claims that totals predict or reveal anything.
Are the English ciphers traditional Hebrew gematria?
No. English ordinal, reduction and Sumerian ciphers are modern adaptations using Latin letters. English ordinal assigns A = 1 through Z = 26. Reduction cycles from 1 to 9; Sumerian multiplies each ordinal value by 6. The Sumerian name does not establish an ancient origin for the English cipher.
Why do different methods give different numbers?
The methods assign different values to letters. Hebrew standard uses units, tens and hundreds, while Hebrew ordinal numbers the alphabet from 1 to 22. English methods use different mappings too. There is no single total shared by all methods.
How are final Hebrew letters counted?
In standard and ordinal gematria, ך ם ן ף ץ have the same values as כ מ נ פ צ. In the Mispar Gadol variant used here, the final forms have values of 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900 respectively. Conventions can vary, so check which method a text uses.
Why are vowels and niqqud ignored?
Niqqud are Hebrew vowel points, not letters in these mappings, and are ignored alongside other Hebrew combining marks. Hebrew letters used to represent vowel sounds, such as ו and י, still count. English vowels A, E, I, O and U are Latin letters and are counted, not ignored.
What happens with mixed text or punctuation?
Each Hebrew method counts only Hebrew letters; each English method counts only A to Z, ignoring case. Spaces, punctuation, digits, niqqud and unsupported characters are ignored and counted individually by Unicode code point. The main result uses Hebrew standard if Hebrew letters are present; otherwise it uses English ordinal.
Can these totals predict events or reveal information?
No predictive or revelatory claim is made here. Results are letter sums for interest and study only. They should not be treated as evidence about a person, event or future outcome.
Results are estimates for general information only, not financial, medical or professional advice.