GWA Calculator
Calculate your General Weighted Average (GWA) for Philippine college and university grading systems
GWA Calculator
Your GWA Results
Formula: GWA = Σ(Grade × Units) ÷ Σ(Units)
Grading System: Grade Point Scale (1.00-5.00)
Example GWA Calculation
Sample Student Grades
Mathematics: 1.50 (5 units)
Science: 2.25 (3 units)
Arts: 1.00 (3 units)
Step-by-Step Calculation
1. Calculate weighted grades: (1.50 × 5) + (2.25 × 3) + (1.00 × 3)
2. Sum of weighted grades: 7.50 + 6.75 + 3.00 = 17.25
3. Total units: 5 + 3 + 3 = 11
4. GWA = 17.25 ÷ 11 = 1.57
Result: 1.57 GWA (Good performance)
Philippine Grading Systems
1.00-5.00 Scale
4.00-1.00 Scale
Academic Honors
Summa Cum Laude
GWA: 1.00-1.25 (1.00-5.00 scale) or 3.75-4.00 (4.00-1.00 scale)
Magna Cum Laude
GWA: 1.26-1.50 (1.00-5.00 scale) or 3.50-3.74 (4.00-1.00 scale)
Cum Laude
GWA: 1.51-1.75 (1.00-5.00 scale) or 3.25-3.49 (4.00-1.00 scale)
GWA Calculator Tips
Major courses typically have more units than minor courses
You can add up to 30 courses for comprehensive calculation
Choose the grading system used by your institution
GWA considers both grades and course importance (units)
Lower GWA is better in 1.00-5.00 scale systems
Understanding General Weighted Average (GWA)
What is GWA?
GWA, or General Weighted Average, is the standard grading system used in Philippine colleges and universities to assess overall academic performance. Unlike simple averages, GWA considers the importance (weight) of each course based on its credit units.
Why Use Weighted Averaging?
- •Major courses typically carry more units than minor courses
- •Reflects the true academic workload and performance
- •Provides fair assessment across different course types
- •Standard for academic honors and graduation requirements
GWA Formula
GWA = Σ(Grade × Units) ÷ Σ(Units)
- Σ(Grade × Units): Sum of all grade-unit products
- Σ(Units): Total number of units taken
- Grade: Numerical value based on grading system
- Units: Credit hours or course weight
Note: Different institutions use different grading scales. Always verify which system your school uses before calculating your GWA.
Philippine Grading Systems
1.00-5.00 Scale (Traditional)
1.00 is the highest grade, 5.00 is failing
• 1.00-1.25: Excellent (Summa Cum Laude)
• 1.26-1.50: Very Good (Magna Cum Laude)
• 1.51-1.75: Good (Cum Laude)
• 3.00: Passing grade
• 5.00: Failed
4.00-1.00 Scale (Modern)
4.00 is the highest grade, 1.00 is failing
• 3.75-4.00: Excellent (Summa Cum Laude)
• 3.50-3.74: Very Good (Magna Cum Laude)
• 3.25-3.49: Good (Cum Laude)
• 2.00: Passing grade
• 1.00: Failed