1. What is Kua Number?

The Kua number, also known as Gua number, is used in Feng Shui to determine favorable directions and locations for an individual based on their birth year and gender.

2. How to Calculate Kua Number for Males

The formula for males is:

Where:

• Take the last two digits of birth year
• Add them together (if sum is two digits, add again)
• Subtract from 10 to get Kua number

Example: For a male born in 1985: 8 + 5 = 13 → 1 + 3 = 4 → 10 - 4 = 6 (Kua number)

3. Importance of Kua Number

Details: Kua number helps determine your auspicious directions for activities like sleeping, working, and studying, as well as identifying unfavorable directions to avoid.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your birth year (1900 to current year). The calculator will automatically compute your Kua number according to male formula.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if the result is 0 or 5?
A: Kua number 5 is special - males with this result should use 2 instead.

Q2: Does this work for lunar calendar years?
A: No, use the Gregorian calendar year of birth.

Q3: How is female calculation different?
A: Female formula adds 5 to the single digit instead of subtracting from 10.

Q4: What are the Kua number groups?
A: Numbers are grouped into East (1,3,4,9) and West (2,6,7,8) groups with different favorable directions.

Q5: Can Kua number change?
A: No, it remains constant throughout your life based on birth year.