GWA to GPA Converter

Convert your Philippine General Weighted Average (GWA) to the US 4.0 GPA scale. Includes a full scale reference table with Latin honors equivalents — essential for Filipino students applying to US universities.

US GPA = 4.0 − ((GWA − 1.0) × 1.5), for GWA ≤ 3.0; GWA 5.0 = 0.0
Approximate US GPA (4.0 Scale)
3.25
PH Grade: Very Good — US Letter: B+
Input GWA
1.50
US GPA
3.25 / 4.0
US Letter Grade
B+
Note: This is an approximation. US universities evaluating Philippine transcripts typically understand the inverted GWA scale. State that your GWA is on a 1.0–3.0 passing scale when reporting to US institutions.

How to Convert GWA to US GPA

The Philippine General Weighted Average (GWA) uses an inverted scale where 1.00 is the highest grade and 3.00 is the minimum passing mark. The US GPA scale is the opposite — 4.0 is the highest. This converter maps your GWA to an approximate US 4.0 GPA using a proportional conversion formula.

Use the Convert tab to enter your specific GWA and get the US GPA equivalent instantly. The Advanced tier below shows a full equivalence reference table with Latin honors classification. The Professional tier provides a multi-semester GWA tracker with US graduate program admissibility analysis — useful when building a graduate school application.

Advanced Full Scale Reference & US Program Lookup Complete GWA-to-GPA equivalence table with graduate program admissibility
/ 5.0
Philippine GWA
1.75
1.0 = Excellent
US GPA (4.0 Scale)
3.50
Classification
Cum Laude
GWA 1.75 → US GPA 3.50

Latin Honors Reference

HonorMax GWAMin US GPAStatus
Summa Cum Laude≤ 1.20≥ 3.90Not Yet
Magna Cum Laude≤ 1.45≥ 3.70Not Yet
Cum Laude≤ 1.75≥ 3.50Eligible

GWA to US GPA Conversion Formula

US GPA = 4.0 − ((GWA − 1.0) × 1.5)
Valid for GWA 1.0 to 3.0 (passing range)
GWA 5.0 (Fail) = 0.0 US GPA

Examples:
GWA 1.00 → 4.0 − (0 × 1.5) = 4.00
GWA 1.50 → 4.0 − (0.5 × 1.5) = 3.25
GWA 1.75 → 4.0 − (0.75 × 1.5) = 2.88
GWA 2.00 → 4.0 − (1.0 × 1.5) = 2.50
GWA 2.50 → 4.0 − (1.5 × 1.5) = 1.75
GWA 3.00 → 4.0 − (2.0 × 1.5) = 1.00

Step-by-Step Example

Scenario: Juan has a GWA of 1.75 from De La Salle University and is applying to an MS program at a US university.

Conversion: US GPA = 4.0 − ((1.75 − 1.0) × 1.5) = 4.0 − (0.75 × 1.5) = 4.0 − 1.125 = 2.875 ≈ 2.88 US GPA

Most US master's programs require a 3.0 minimum. Juan's GWA of 1.75 (Cum Laude in the Philippines) would be below the 3.0 US equivalent. He should emphasize his honors standing, GRE scores, and research experience to strengthen his application.

Note: Many US programs understand the Philippine scale and may evaluate a GWA in context rather than strictly as a GPA equivalent.

Professional Multi-Semester GWA Tracker & US Admissibility Full semester history with GPA conversion and graduate program analysis
/ 5.0 (1.0 = best)

GWA 1.75 expressed in 6 international grading systems.

Philippine GWA
1.75
1.0 = Excellent
US GPA (4.0)
3.50
WES band mapping
UK Degree Class
Upper Second (2:1)
Australian WAM
88.8
Out of 100
ECTS Grade
B
European standard
Latin Honor
Cum Laude

Frequently Asked Questions

US universities that frequently admit Filipino students often have experience evaluating Philippine transcripts and understand the inverted scale. For universities less familiar with the system, a credential evaluation from WES (World Education Services) or ECE can provide an official US equivalent. The evaluation report explicitly converts your GWA to a US GPA on the 4.0 scale.
Some US graduate programs require a credential evaluation from WES or similar agencies, while others accept official transcripts directly. Check each program's specific requirements. WES evaluations cost around $100–200 USD and take 7–20 business days. Course-by-course evaluations are more detailed and useful for complex degree programs.
No — the numbers should not be compared directly. A GWA of 2.50 in the Philippines is a "Satisfactory" grade, not equivalent to a 2.5 US GPA. Using the conversion formula, GWA 2.50 converts to approximately 1.75 US GPA. Always apply the conversion formula rather than treating the numbers as equivalent.
The University of the Philippines (UP) system uses a 5.0 scale where 1.0 = Excellent (highest) and 5.0 = Failed, similar in structure to the standard PH scale. However, UP also uses intermediate grades like 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc., for finer differentiation. UP also has a 4.0 grade which is a conditional pass (INC — incomplete) that must be removed within a semester. The conversion logic is the same: lower number = better performance.

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