UP GWA Calculator

Calculating your General Weighted Average (GWA) at the University of the Philippines doesn’t have to be confusing. This UP GWA Calculator makes it easy—just enter your subjects, grades, and units, and get your GWA instantly.

What is the University of the Philippines (UP)?

The University of the Philippines (UP) is the national university and one of the top schools in the country, known for academic excellence and a rigorous grading system. UP uses the General Weighted Average (GWA) to measure students’ overall academic performance.
To learn more about UP’s academic rules, grading policies, and programs, you can visit the official UP website.

What is GWA?

GWA stands for General Weighted Average.
It’s a single number that summarizes your overall grades, considering both the grades you received and the number of units (credits) each subject carries. In UP, a lower GWA means better performance:

1.00 = Excellent (highest honor)
3.00 = Passing
5.00 = Failing

GWA is used to:

Qualify for Latin honors (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude)
Maintain scholarships or academic standing
Meet graduation requirements
Show academic progress for transferring or job applications

How to compute GWA in UP (Step-by-Step)

The GWA is a weighted average—not a simple average! Here’s how to do it:

GWA Formula

Where:

gig_igi = your grade in subject iii
uiu_iui = units (credits) of subject iii
nnn = total number of subjects

Example:

Suppose you took the following classes this semester:

Subject	Grade	Units
Math 17	1.50	5
English 10	1.75	3
Chemistry 16	2.00	3
PE 1	1.00	2

Step 1: Multiply each grade by the units:

Math 17: 1.50 × 5 = 7.50
English 10: 1.75 × 3 = 5.25
Chemistry 16: 2.00 × 3 = 6.00
PE 1: 1.00 × 2 = 2.00

Step 2: Add up all these results:
7.50 + 5.25 + 6.00 + 2.00 = 20.75

Step 3: Add all the units:
5 + 3 + 3 + 2 = 13

Step 4: Divide the total weighted grades by the total units:
20.75 ÷ 13 = 1.60

So, your GWA for the semester is 1.60.

How to Use This UP GWA Calculator

Enter each subject, grade, and units: Add every class you took this semester or academic year.
Add more subjects if needed: Click “Add Subject” for more rows.
Click “Calculate GWA”: Instantly see your computed General Weighted Average.
Edit or review: Make any changes and the calculator updates automatically.

This tool is designed for the UP grading scale, but it’s also useful for any university using the 1.00–5.00 system.

FAQs

How do I calculate my GWA in UP?
Multiply each subject’s grade by its units, add them all together, then divide by the total number of units. Or use this UP GWA Calculator for instant results!

What is the passing GWA in UP?
A grade of 3.00 or lower is passing for each subject. For honors, your cumulative GWA should be 1.75 or better, with no failing or incomplete grades.

Is this an official UP tool?
No, this calculator is for student convenience. For official computations or records, always refer to your college or the University of the Philippines Registrar.

Can I use this on my phone?
Absolutely! This UP GWA Calculator is fully mobile-friendly.

UP GWA Calculator