Philippines GPA Conversion Calculator & Grading Scale

Convert Philippine 1.00–5.00 Scale & CHED Grades to US 4.0 GPA

Philippines Grade: 1.00 – 1.25 96% – 100%
US 4.0 GPA Equivalent
4.00
US Letter Grade
A / A+
Excellent / Summa/Magna Cum Laude
Converted using standard World Education Services (WES) & UK ENIC credential equivalency scales.
Philippines Conversion Scale
1.00 – 1.2596% – 100%
4.0 GPAA / A+
1.50 – 1.7591% – 95%
3.5 GPAA- / B+
2.00 – 2.2586% – 90%
3.0 GPAB
2.50 – 2.7580% – 85%
2.5 GPAB- / C+
3.0075% – 79%
2.0 GPAC
4.00 (Conditional)70% – 74%
1.0 GPAD
5.00 (Failed)< 70%
0.0 GPAF

About Philippines Grading System & US GPA Conversion

In the Philippines, universities (such as UP, Ateneo, De La Salle, UST) typically use a 1.00–5.00 numerical scale where 1.00 is the highest grade (Excellent) and 3.00 is the passing grade. 5.00 represents failure.

Conversion Methodology

Based on Commission on Higher Education (CHED) standards and WES credential guidelines.

Scoring Standards

1.00–1.25 converts to 4.0 (A/A+). 1.50–1.75 converts to 3.5 (B+/A-). 2.00–2.25 converts to 3.0 (B). 2.50–2.75 converts to 2.5 (B-/C+). 3.00 converts to 2.0 (C). 5.00 converts to 0.0 (F).

Authority References:Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Guidelines •University of the Philippines Grading System •WES Philippines Conversion Tables

Frequently Asked Questions: Philippines Grades & GPA

What is GWA in the Philippines?

GWA stands for General Weighted Average. It is calculated by taking the sum of each subject’s grade multiplied by its units, divided by the total units.

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Academic Calculation Formulas & Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about calculating college GPA, weighted high school credits, test curves, and final exam scores.

How to Calculate College & Weighted GPA

Your Grade Point Average (GPA) represents the average quality points earned across all credit hours. On a standard unweighted 4.0 GPA scale, grades are assigned fixed values: A (4.0), B (3.0), C (2.0), D (1.0), and F (0.0).

With a weighted GPA calculator, rigorous courses award bonus points: Honors (+0.5 weight, 4.5 max) and AP / IB / Dual Enrollment (+1.0 weight, 5.0 max).

GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) / Total Credits

What Grade Do I Need on My Final Exam?

To calculate the minimum test score needed on your final exam to pass or secure a target letter grade (such as an A or B), determine your current overall class percentage and the final exam weighting.

Use the formula below or enter your grades into our instant final grade calculator to test what-if scenarios in seconds.

Score Needed = [Target - Current × (1 - Weight)] / Weight

How Grade Curve Normalization Works

Professors frequently apply curves to adjust test scores when exam difficulty is unusually high. The Square Root Curve (10 × √Raw Score) is the standard academic method, offering larger point boosts to lower raw scores while fairly rewarding top performers.

Alternatively, linear scaling boosts the highest student score to 100% and scales all submissions proportionately.

Square Root Curve = 10 × √(Raw Score)

International Credential & WES GPA Scales

When applying for US university admissions or study abroad programs, international grading systems require conversion. UK First-Class Honours (70%+) equates to a 4.0 US GPA. Indian 10-point CGPA systems convert via official university division boundaries.

German grades use the Modified Bavarian Formula where 1.0 (Sehr Gut) translates to a 4.0 GPA.

Standard WES & UK ENIC alignedRead Full Guide