The Ultimate English Gematria Value Chart

Full letter value tables for English Ordinal, English Reverse, Pythagorean reduction and English Sumerian, with every letter listed and the arithmetic shown.

Understanding English Gematria

Gematria is an ancient practice, traditionally rooted in Hebrew and Greek, that assigns numerical values to letters. While it began with the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, the same esoteric principles have been adapted to the 26-letter English alphabet. An English Gematria value chart serves as the foundational map for this practice, allowing practitioners to convert words, phrases, and names into numerical signatures.

A standardised value chart is what makes results comparable. Once the letter values are fixed, two words can be checked against each other, a total can be verified by hand, and a claim about a shared value can be tested rather than taken on trust.

The Core English Gematria Systems

Not all gematria is calculated the same way. Depending on the tradition or the specific analysis being performed, different charts are used. Below are the most significant English value charts utilized today.

English Ordinal (Simple)

The most straightforward system where A=1, B=2, and Z=26. It is the standard entry point for English numerology and is widely used for modern linguistic connections.

Full Reduction (Pythagorean)

Based on Pythagorean principles, every letter is reduced to a single digit (1-9). For example, 'L' is the 12th letter; in reduction, 1+2=3.

Reverse Ordinal

A mirror of the Ordinal system where Z=1 and A=26. This system is often used to find the "hidden" or "shadow" value of a word.

Master English Gematria Value Chart (Ordinal & Reduction)

Use the table below as your primary reference for the two most common English systems. This chart allows you to manually calculate the value of any name or phrase.

Letter Ordinal (Simple) Full Reduction Reverse Ordinal Sumerian
A11266
B222512
C332418
D442324
E552230
F662136
G772042
H881948
I991854
J1011760
K1121666
L1231572
M1341478
N1451384
O1561290
P1671196
Q17810102
R1899108
S1918114
T2027120
U2136126
V2245132
W2354138
X2463144
Y2572150
Z2681156

Advanced English Ciphers

English Sumerian Gematria

The English Sumerian system is unique because it is based on the number 6. To find a letter's value in this system, you take its Ordinal position and multiply it by 6 (A=6, B=12, C=18... Z=156). This system is highly regarded by researchers looking for connections to time (60 seconds/minutes) and the physical geometry of the Earth.

Applying Hebrew values to English words

Some calculators publish a fixed table that assigns each English letter a Hebrew value directly, for example treating A, I, J and Y as 1 and T as 400. There is no single agreed version of that table, and different sites disagree about several letters.

This calculator takes a different route. Latin input is transliterated into Hebrew letters first, and the standard Hebrew values are then applied to the result. Because the outcome depends on how a word is spelled in Hebrew, the result is labelled a transliteration-assisted estimate rather than a fixed value, and the Hebrew spelling used is shown alongside it so you can check or override it. You can explore the same values on our Number Reference Maps page.

How to Choose the Right Value Chart

With so many charts available, users often ask which one is "correct." The answer depends on the intent of your study:

For General Study: Use the English Ordinal chart. It is the most common and provides the most relatable mathematical connections in the English language.
For Spiritual/Esoteric: Use Jewish Gematria or English Sumerian. These bridge the gap between ancient traditions and modern English.
For Root Analysis: Use Full Reduction. By stripping numbers down to their single-digit roots (1-9), you can find the core "vibration" of a word.

Step-by-Step: How to Calculate Using the Chart

Manual calculation is a meditative practice that helps you connect with the letters. Here is how to do it:

  1. Write down your word: Example: "TRUTH".
  2. Select your chart: Let's use English Ordinal.
  3. Identify values: T=20, R=18, U=21, T=20, H=8.
  4. Sum the numbers: 20 + 18 + 21 + 20 + 8 = 87.
  5. Compare: Use our blog resources to see other words that share the value 87.
Tip: In English Gematria, spaces and punctuation are traditionally ignored. Focus strictly on the 26 letters of the alphabet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'A' sometimes equal 1 and sometimes 6 or 26?

This depends on the cipher system (chart) you are using. In English Ordinal, A is 1. In Sumerian, it is 6 (1x6). In Reverse Ordinal, it is 26. Each system offers a different perspective on the word's meaning.

What is the most powerful English Gematria system?

There is no "most powerful" system, but the English Ordinal and Full Reduction systems are the most popular due to their consistency and ease of use in modern English analysis.

Does Gematria Guru support all these charts?

Yes! Our free online calculator automatically computes values across six distinct cipher systems simultaneously, so you don't have to do the math manually.

Are there charts for the 24-letter English alphabet?

Historically, yes. In the 16th century, "I/J" and "U/V" were often combined. However, modern gematria almost exclusively uses the standard 26-letter Latin alphabet for accuracy with contemporary spelling.

Where can I find meanings for the numbers I calculate?

You can browse our Number Reference Maps or visit our Gematria Blog for detailed guides on number meanings and biblical correlations.

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