GWA Calculator
Calculate your General Weighted Average (GWA) using the Philippine college grading system. Add courses with grades and units to compute your weighted average online free.
About This Calculator
The GWA Calculator (General Weighted Average Calculator) helps Philippine college and university students compute their overall academic standing using the standard weighted average formula. GWA is the primary grading metric used across Philippine higher education institutions, including the University of the Philippines, De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila University, and more.
The GWA is calculated using the formula: GWA = Σ(grade × units) / Σ(units). Each course grade is multiplied by its unit or credit load, summed across all courses, and divided by the total number of units. This ensures that courses with higher unit weights have a proportionally larger impact on the final average.
Philippine universities typically use the 1.00 to 5.00 grading scale where 1.00 is the highest grade (Excellent) and 3.00 is the minimum passing grade. A grade of 5.00 indicates failure. Some institutions also use a 4.00 to 1.00 scale (where 4.00 is highest) or letter-grade equivalents — our calculator supports adding custom grade values for any grading system.
Regional Notes
Philippines: The 1.00–5.00 scale is the national standard for tertiary education. Cum Laude honors typically require a GWA of 1.75 or better, Magna Cum Laude 1.50 or better, and Summa Cum Laude 1.25 or better. Most scholarship programs require maintaining a GWA of 2.00 or higher.
United States: The equivalent metric is GPA on a 4.0 scale. A 1.00 GWA on the Philippine scale roughly corresponds to a 4.0 GPA (A+), while a 3.00 GWA corresponds to approximately a 2.0 GPA (C).
United Kingdom: UK universities use degree classifications (First, Upper Second, Lower Second, Third) rather than numeric weighted averages. A Philippine GWA of 1.50 or better is generally considered equivalent to a First-Class Honours degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GWA (General Weighted Average)?
GWA or General Weighted Average is the standard grading system used in Philippine colleges and universities. It computes the weighted average of all course grades based on their respective unit or credit loads.
How do I compute my GWA?
To compute GWA, multiply each course grade by its number of units, sum all these products to get total weighted points, then divide by total units. The formula is GWA = Σ(grade × units) / Σ(units).
What is the passing GWA in the Philippines?
In the Philippine 1.00 to 5.00 grading scale where 1.00 is the highest, a GWA of 3.00 is typically considered the minimum passing grade for college students.
What grading scale does this calculator use?
This calculator uses the Philippine standard grade-point scale: 1.00 (Excellent), 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00 (Good), 2.25, 2.50, 2.75, 3.00 (Passing), and 5.00 (Failing).
What is the difference between GWA and GPA?
GWA is the Philippine equivalent of GPA (Grade Point Average). While GPA typically uses a 4.0 scale, GWA uses a 1.00 to 5.00 scale where a lower number indicates better performance. Both calculate weighted averages of course grades.
Can I share my GWA calculation?
Yes, the URL saves your inputs so you can bookmark or share the exact calculation with classmates or advisors.