All Gematria Methods Explained
A complete guide to every gematria calculation method supported by Gematria Explorer.
Methods Overview
| Method | Input | Formula | Best For | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Ordinal | English | A=1, B=2, C=3 ... Z=26 | General words, names, and phrases | Try → |
| Simple Gematria | English | A=1, B=2, C=3 ... Z=26 | Beginners and quick calculations | Try → |
| Full Reduction | English | A-I=1-9, J-R=1-9, S-Z=1-8 | Numerology and spiritual study | Try → |
| Reverse Ordinal | English | Z=1, Y=2, X=3 ... A=26 | Finding reverse or complementary patterns | Try → |
| Jewish Gematria | English | A-I=1-9, J=10, K-R=20-90, S-Z=100-800 | Symbolic mapping inspired by Hebrew tradition | Try → |
| Hebrew Gematria | Hebrew | א=1 ... י=10, כ=20 ... ק=100, ר=200, ש=300, ת=400 | Hebrew words, names, and scriptural study | Try → |
| Sumerian Gematria | English | English Ordinal × 6 | Alternative or comparative analysis | Try → |
Which Method Should You Use?
For English words:
Start with English Ordinal or Simple Gematria. They use the same A=1 to Z=26 mapping and are the most universally understood.
For Hebrew words:
Use Hebrew Gematria. Enter Hebrew letters directly for traditional calculations.
For numerological analysis:
Try Full Reduction to reduce values to single digits (1-9).
For comparative research:
Use the Compare tool to run all methods simultaneously and find matching values across words.
Method Details
English Ordinal
Input: EnglishThe most widely used English gematria system. Assigns sequential values A=1 through Z=26 to the English alphabet.
Simple Gematria
Input: EnglishSimple Gematria uses the same A=1 to Z=26 mapping as English Ordinal. It's the ideal starting point for beginners.
Full Reduction
Input: EnglishFull Reduction assigns values 1-9 to the alphabet by cycling: A-I = 1-9, J-R = 1-9, S-Z = 1-8. Used in numerological analysis.
Reverse Ordinal
Input: EnglishAssigns values in reverse alphabetical order: Z=1, Y=2, X=3 through A=26. A mirror of English Ordinal.
Jewish Gematria
Input: EnglishUses a special English-letter mapping inspired by Hebrew numerology. A-J = 1-10, K-R = 20-90, S-Z = 100-800.
Hebrew Gematria
Input: HebrewThe traditional Hebrew system using the 22 Hebrew letters. Values range from Alef (1) to Tav (400).
Sumerian Gematria
Input: EnglishMultiplies English Ordinal values by 6. A=6, B=12, C=18 through Z=156. An alternative method often discussed alongside English Ordinal.