Philippines Grading System Calculator

Calculate your GPA using Philippine grading systems. Supports UP, Ateneo, La Salle, and other university scales with degree classifications.

Grading System Overview (Philippines)
GWA (General Weighted Average); 1.00–5.00 scale (inverted)

The Philippines primarily uses a numeric grading system (1.00–5.00) where lower numbers are better. GPA/CGPA may appear as "General Weighted Average (GWA)". Credit-weighted; credits called "Units". Pass mark typically 3.00 (or 75%). GWA shown to two decimal places.

Step-by-Step GWA Calculation
General Weighted Average method
  1. Grades: Numeric (1.00–5.00) or percentage-to-numeric. Lower = better.
  2. Credit weighting: Each course has "units".
  3. Weighted Grade: Numeric Grade × Units per course.
  4. GWA: GWA = Σ(Weighted Grades) ÷ Σ(Units). Cumulative GWA across all courses.
Numeric Grade Scale (Philippines)
University of the Philippines example
GradeInterpretationStatus
1.00ExcellentPass
1.25ExcellentPass
1.50Very GoodPass
1.75Very GoodPass
2.00GoodPass
2.25–2.75Satisfactory / PassingPass
3.00PassingPass
4.00Conditional / IncompleteConditional
5.00FailFail
Worked Example
4 courses; Philippine GWA
CourseUnitsGradeWeighted
Philippine History31.755.25
Microeconomics32.006.00
Statistics42.259.00
Business Law22.755.50
Total-25.75

GWA = 25.75 ÷ 12 = 2.15

Strong academic standing (above average).

Types of GPA Used in the Philippines
  • GWA: Primary cumulative metric.
  • Term Average: Average for one semester/term.
  • Cumulative GWA: Overall average. GPA/CGPA may refer to GWA informally.
Top Universities in the Philippines

University of the Philippines (UP)

System: 1.00–5.00 (GWA)

Numeric grades; lower is better.

Ateneo de Manila University

System: Letter grades, QPI

Quality Point Index.

De La Salle University (DLSU)

System: Letter grades, GPA/QPA

Academic policies.

University of Santo Tomas (UST)

System: Numeric and percentage

Academic policies.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)

System: Numeric, GWA

Student handbook.

International GPA Conversion

Philippine GWAs use institution-specific conversion tables. Lower numeric grades = higher achievement—clarify during conversion. Credential evaluation (WES, UK ENIC) often required. Submit transcripts and grading scale explanation.

Frequently Asked Questions (Philippines)

Educational estimates only • Verify with your institution