GWA to Percentage Calculator Philippines  Free Instant Converter

The GWA to Percentage Calculator Philippines converts any General Weighted Average grade on the Philippine 1.00–5.00 numerical scale to its equivalent percentage range instantly. Enter your GWA and see the percentage equivalent, Latin honor status (Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude), Dean’s List eligibility, and US GPA equivalent in one click. Covers all Philippine universities and colleges  UP, UST, PUP, NU, PISAY, STI, BulSU, Mapua, FEU, and all institutions using CHED’s standardized grading scale.

What is GWA to Percentage Conversion in the Philippines?

GWA to percentage conversion translates a student’s numerical General Weighted Average on the Philippine 1.00–5.00 scale into its equivalent percentage range. Philippine universities record final grades as numerical values  1.00, 1.25, 1.50, and so on  but scholarship applications, job applications, graduate school forms, and many government requirements ask for percentage equivalents.

The Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) standardized the GWA-to-percentage correspondence table To compute your GWA using this scale, use our GWA Calculator Philippines. adopted by universities nationwide. A GWA of 1.00 corresponds to 96–100 percent. A GWA of 1.75 corresponds to 87–89 percent. A GWA of 3.00 corresponds to exactly 75 percent  the universal minimum passing grade across Philippine higher education.

There is no single arithmetic formula to convert GWA to percentage. The relationship between numerical grades and percentage equivalents is defined by an official correspondence table, not a linear equation. This calculator applies that table automatically for every grade on the 1.00–5.00 scale.

GWA to Percentage Table  Complete Philippine Reference

GWA Grade	Percentage Equivalent	Description	GPA (US 4.0)	Latin Honor / Status
1.00	96–100%	Excellent	4.00	Summa Cum Laude
1.25	93–95%	Superior	3.75	Magna Cum Laude
1.50	90–92%	Very Good	3.50	Magna / Cum Laude range
1.75	87–89%	Good	3.25	Cum Laude  Dean’s List threshold
2.00	84–86%	Satisfactory	3.00	Dean’s List range
2.25	81–83%	Fairly Satisfactory	2.75	Good standing
2.50	78–80%	Passing	2.50	Passing
2.75	76–77%	Barely Passing	2.25	Passing
3.00	75%	Conditional Pass	2.00	Minimum passing grade
5.00	Below 75%	Failed	0.00	Must retake subject
INC	Unresolved	Incomplete		Not in GWA until resolved
DRP	Excluded	Dropped		Not in GWA (UP system)

The GWA to percentage correspondence above is standardized by CHED and adopted by all Philippine universities using the numerical grading system. Some universities like PISAY use a direct percentage scale from 70 to 100 instead of the 1.00–5.00 numerical system  for PISAY grades, the percentage is the grade itself.

Important: not every GWA value has a defined percentage. Only the standard grade points (1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.25, 2.50, 2.75, 3.00, and 5.00) appear on official grade slips. Intermediate values like 1.33 or 2.10 are not standard Philippine grades and do not have official percentage equivalents.

How to Convert GWA to Percentage  Step by Step

Step 1: Identify your GWA grade on the 1.00–5.00 scale. This is the numerical grade that appears on your grade slip or report card.

Step 2: Locate that grade in the GWA to percentage table above. Each numerical grade has a fixed percentage range assigned by CHED.

Step 3: Use the percentage range shown. When a form asks for a single percentage, use the midpoint of the range. For a GWA of 1.75 (range: 87–89%), enter 88 percent as the representative value.

Or use the converter above  enter your GWA and click Convert. The tool returns the percentage range, Latin honor status, and GPA equivalent instantly.

GWA to Percentage by Latin Honor Band

Summa Cum Laude  GWA 1.00 to 1.20 = 96–100%

The highest Latin honor in Philippine college. A GWA in the 1.00–1.20 range corresponds to 96–100 percent performance. Requires zero failing grades on the complete transcript and zero unresolved INC grades at graduation evaluation.

Magna Cum Laude  GWA 1.21 to 1.45 = 93–95%

A GWA of 1.21–1.45 corresponds to 93–95 percent. Students in this range are highly competitive for CHED Faculty Development Programs, DOST-SEI graduate grants, and top management trainee programs at Philippine corporations.

Cum Laude  GWA 1.46 to 1.75 = 87–92%

A GWA of 1.46–1.75 corresponds to 87–92 percent. This is also the Dean’s List threshold  a semestral GWA of 1.75 or better with no failing grades qualifies for Dean’s List recognition at most Philippine universities.

Dean’s List Range  GWA 1.76 to 2.00 = 84–89%

A GWA of 1.76–2.00 corresponds to 84–89 percent. This range meets DOST-SEI scholarship maintenance requirements (GWA of 2.00 or better) and most government-funded scholarship programs.

PISAY GWA to Percentage  Philippine Science High School

The Philippine Science High School (PISAY) uses a direct percentage grading system from 70 to 100 instead of the standard 1.00–5.00 numerical scale used by most Philippine universities. For PISAY students, the GWA is already expressed as a percentage  no conversion is needed.

PISAY passing grade is 75 percent. Grades from 70 to 74 are conditional and require a removal examination. Grades below 70 are failing. PISAY does not use the standard 1.00–5.00 Philippine grading scale and cannot be directly converted using the standard GWA to percentage table.

How to Present GWA as Percentage on Job Applications and Scholarships

Many Philippine employers, government agencies, and scholarship programs ask for grades in percentage format rather than the 1.00–5.00 numerical scale. When a form asks “What is your GWA in percentage?” use the midpoint of the percentage range corresponding to your GWA grade.

Reference values for common GWA grades on applications:

• GWA 1.00 → Write: 98% (midpoint of 96–100%)
• GWA 1.25 → Write: 94% (midpoint of 93–95%)
• GWA 1.50 → Write: 91% (midpoint of 90–92%)
• GWA 1.75 → Write: 88% (midpoint of 87–89%)
• GWA 2.00 → Write: 85% (midpoint of 84–86%)
• GWA 2.50 → Write: 79% (midpoint of 78–80%)

For international applications, government clearances, or graduate school admissions abroad, obtain a certified transcript evaluation from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) To convert your GWA to the US 4.0 GPA scale for international applications, see our guide on GWA to GPA conversion Philippines or from a recognized credential evaluation service such as WES (World Education Services) or ECE.

What is GWA equivalent to in percentage?

Philippine GWA grades have standardized percentage equivalents set by CHED: 1.00 = 96–100%, 1.25 = 93–95%, 1.50 = 90–92%, 1.75 = 87–89%, 2.00 = 84–86%, 2.25 = 81–83%, 2.50 = 78–80%, 2.75 = 76–77%, 3.00 = 75%, 5.00 = below 75%. Use the converter above to find the percentage for any GWA grade instantly.

How do I convert GWA 1.75 to percentage?

A GWA of 1.75 equals 87–89 percent on the Philippine CHED grading scale. This is the Cum Laude threshold and the Dean’s List minimum at most Philippine universities. On the US GPA scale, 1.75 GWA converts to approximately 3.25 GPA. For job applications asking for a single percentage, use 88 percent as the midpoint representative value.

What is 2.00 GWA in percentage?

A GWA of 2.00 equals 84–86 percent. This is a Satisfactory grade representing Good Standing at most Philippine universities. A 2.00 GWA meets most government scholarship maintenance requirements including DOST-SEI. On the US GPA scale, 2.00 GWA converts to exactly 3.00 GPA.

Is 1.75 GWA a passing grade?

Yes. A GWA of 1.75 is an excellent passing grade equivalent to 87–89 percent. It is not just passing  it is the Cum Laude threshold and the Dean’s List minimum. Any GWA from 1.00 to 3.00 is a passing grade at Philippine universities. Only a GWA above 3.00 (numerically higher than 3.00 on the 1–5 scale) represents failing academic standing.

What percentage is Cum Laude in the Philippines?

Cum Laude in the Philippines requires a cumulative GWA of 1.46 to 1.75, which corresponds to 87–92 percent. Magna Cum Laude (GWA 1.21–1.45) corresponds to 93–95 percent. Summa Cum Laude (GWA 1.00–1.20) corresponds to 96–100 percent. All Latin honors also require zero failing grades anywhere on the complete academic transcript.

How do I write GWA as percentage on a resume or job application?

Use the midpoint of your GWA’s percentage range. GWA 1.75 = write 88%. GWA 2.00 = write 85%. GWA 1.50 = write 91%. You may also write the full range: “GWA 1.75 (87–89%)” for clarity. Never invent a percentage outside the official CHED table. For international applications, use certified WES or ECE evaluation.

What is GWA 2.50 equivalent to?

A GWA of 2.50 is equivalent to 78–80 percent. This is a Passing grade. It does not qualify for Dean’s List recognition (requires 1.75 or better) and falls below the 2.00 threshold required by most government scholarships including DOST-SEI. On the US GPA scale, 2.50 GWA converts to 2.50 GPA.

What is 3.00 GWA in percentage?

A GWA of 3.00 is equivalent to exactly 75 percent  the universal minimum passing grade across Philippine universities. This is a Conditional Pass at most institutions. A GWA numerically above 3.00 (such as 3.50 or 4.00 at standard universities, not UP) represents failing academic standing and requires retaking the subject.