Simple Gematria Calculator
A beginner-friendly A1-Z26 calculator for English words, names, and phrases.
Simple Gematria is the beginner's entry point into gematria: each letter equals its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2 ... Z=26), and a word's value is just the sum of its letters. No reductions, no reversals, no Hebrew mappings — which makes it the best method for learning how gematria works before exploring ciphers like Full Reduction or Jewish Gematria. Historically this A1-Z26 mapping is also called "English Ordinal" in other calculators; we keep a dedicated Simple page for newcomers who want the plainest possible starting point.
Learn More →Simple Gematria assigns each English letter its alphabet position: A=1, B=2, up to Z=26. The value of a word is the sum of its letters. It is the most common starting point for anyone new to gematria.
Find each letter's position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2 ... Z=26) and add all values together. For LOVE: L=12, O=15, V=22, E=5 → 12+15+22+5 = 54.
They use the same A=1 to Z=26 mapping, so a word's value is the same in both. "English Ordinal" is the cipher name used in research tools, while "Simple Gematria" is the everyday name. If you want to compare Ordinal against Reduction, Reverse, and other English ciphers side by side, use our English Gematria Calculator.
No. Only letters A-Z contribute to the total. Spaces, digits, and punctuation are ignored, and lowercase letters are treated the same as uppercase.
Classic beginner examples: LOVE = 54, PEACE = 30, LIGHT = 56, TRUTH = 87. Try your own name next, then use the Same Value Words page to find other words that share its number.
Gematria interpretations are symbolic and for exploration, education, and entertainment purposes only. They should not be treated as factual, financial, medical, legal, or spiritual advice.