📘 What is the H‑Index?
The H‑index measures both productivity and citation impact. A researcher has an H‑index of h if h of their publications have at least h citations each, and the other publications have ≤ h citations. This tool also computes i10‑index, G‑index, and m‑index for a comprehensive view of your academic impact.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How is the H‑index calculated?
Publications are ranked by citations in descending order. The H‑index is the largest number h such that the h‑th publication has at least h citations. The table above highlights the rows that satisfy this condition.
What is a good H‑index?
It depends heavily on career stage and academic field. After 20 years of research, an H‑index of 20 is considered good, 40 is outstanding, and 60+ is exceptional. Early‑career researchers (within 5–10 years) often have an H‑index below 10.
What is the i10‑index?
Introduced by Google Scholar, the i10‑index simply counts the number of publications with at least 10 citations. It is a straightforward measure of sustained impact.
What is the G‑index?
Proposed by Leo Egghe, the G‑index gives more weight to highly‑cited papers. Given a set of articles ranked by citations, the G‑index is the largest number g such that the top g articles received together at least g² citations. It is always ≥ the H‑index.
What is the m‑index?
The m‑index is the H‑index divided by the number of years since the researcher's first publication. It corrects for career length, making it easier to compare researchers at different career stages. An m‑index of 1 means the researcher has an H‑index equal to their years of experience.
Is my citation data uploaded anywhere?
No. All calculations are performed locally in your browser. Your citation data never leaves your device.