GWA Calculator – Easily Calculate Your General Weighted Average Online

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What would happen if you had to calculate your academic achievements manually? For people like us who live in the era of AI and advanced IT, computing manually is the most difficult and boring task. Don’t be scared! The trouble of doing computations by hand is over! You are just a few clicks away from finding out your scores with the help of our online GWA calculator.

We designed this calculator to analyze the General Weighted Average (GWA) for Philippine institutions. Save time, improve chances of success, and obtain accurate results by using this. The most promising features of our calculator include adding and removing subjects, calculating GWA, and downloading the results in CSV.

Even if you fail a course, it shows your score by calculating your average grade. Each topic helps determine the overall GWA, which gives an overview of your academic progress. Like a scorecard, it shows your overall performance.

Using Our Online GWA Calculator

Our online calculator may look complicated but it is quite simple to use. You simply need to enter the data and all the tasks will be done by the tool itself.

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Steps Of Using Our Calculator For Calculating GWA

You can follow the given steps while using our online calculator. Every step is crucial, so be sure to complete them all.

1. Open Our Online Calculator

The first step is to open our most promising GWA calculator. It is the most reliable and convenient online calculator for you as it is faster and more accurate than any other tool.

2. Input your Grades

Now enter the grades and credit units for the corresponding subject.

Input grades in our GWA Calculator

If you want to add more subjects, click the add subject button.

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3. Choose a Grading System

Be sure to select the right grading scheme for calculations. Our calculator includes two grading systems: a 4-point system and a 100-point system. Usually, the Philippines uses the 100-point grading system.

4. Click on the Calculate Button

Now click the calculate button. Your GWA will appear on the screen as soon as you press the Calculate button.

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If you want to remove or reset the calculator, be easy to do this! That’s why our tool is the best one as it allows all these operations easily as per your requirements.

5. Interpret the GWA Result

After calculation, the obtained figure represents your total academic performance and is your GWA.

Calculating A Weighted Average In Excel Or Google Sheet

You can use the following steps to calculate GWA in Excel or Google Sheets.

Steps for Calculating Weighted Average

Example

Values are in cells A2:A6
Weights are in cells 4CAF50

Formula

=SUMPRODUCT(A2:A6, B2:B6) / SUM(B2:B6)

Multiply each value by its weight
- A2 * B2, A3 * B3, and so on…
Next, Use the SUMPRODUCT function to multiply and sum in one step.
Use SUM to add all weights.
Finally, Divide the sum of the products by the sum of the weights.

Formula

Suppose you have the following data.

Grades: 3.5, 3, 2.8 (in I10:J10 : I14:J14)
Weights: 3, 2.8, 4 (in G10:H10: G14:H14)

Formula

Put in the formula:

=SUMPRODUCT(I10:J10: I14:J14, G10:H10: G14:H14) / SUM(G10:H10: G14:H14)

Calculating A Weighted Average In Google Sheet

So, the above Google sheet represents the GWA of all the subjects which is 3.07.

You may also calculate your GWA with ease using our Excel and Google Sheets templates. Just input your grades, and let the sheet do the math for you!

Types of GWA Calculator

Here are the three types of G-W-A calculators

The online G-W-A calculator
The offline G-W-A calculator
The manual G-W-A calculator

The Online GWA Calculator

A web-based tool that requires the internet
Free of cost and accessible to everybody
User-friendly and can be modified to compute particular grades using various calculator techniques.

Offline GWA Calculator

A software-based tool you can download from the internet
Similar features to an online calculator
Android and window calculators are the best examples

Manual GWA Calculator

Conventional calculators
Less convenient than online and offline calculators
Formula-based calculators

$\text{GWA} = \left( \frac{\text{Total Grade Points}}{\text{Total Units}} \right) \times \text{Conversion Factor}$

Where Total Grade Points indicate the sum of scores obtained in all subjects, Total Units show the total number of units while the value of the conversion factor fluctuates as per schools’ grading schemes.

Among all the three calculators, we find our online GWA calculator is the best of all. It is more convenient as it is updated regularly to remove any bugs.

Definition/ Meaning Of GWA

You might be wondering what is GWA. GWA, an abbreviation of the General Weighted Average, is a measure to determine how well you perform in your studies. This is especially used by academic institutions in the Philippines to monitor academic achievement.

Importance of GWA in Academics and Career

Your GWA raises your academic record and your career. Let’s discuss here:

Influence on Academic and Career

The Philippine institutions use GWA to monitor progress over a certain period of academic year or semester. Your GWA has a significant impact on your career. Furthermore, a good GWA not only makes your report card attractive but also helps you find a well-paying job.

Effect on Scholarships and College Admissions

Your GWA allows you to receive a fully funded scholarship, financial aid, and grants. It also decides your admission to the top colleges and universities, as many academic institutions have specific criteria of minimum GWA for admission.

The Math Behind GWA

While using our online GWA tool, you might be interested in understanding the math behind this and how it works. The GWA is determined by summing the total number of credit hours and the grades obtained in each course subject.

Formula for GWA Calculation

Our tool uses the following formula to calculate your average score by using the grades of your subject and its corresponding credit hours.

Formula

$\text{GWA} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^n (g_i \times u_i)}{\sum_{i=1}^n u_i}$

Where:

GWA – General Weighted Average;
g_i – Grade of each course or subject;
u_i – Units or credits of each course;
i – Index of summation (ranging from i=1, i=2 up to i=n);
n – Total number of courses considered in the calculation.

Methods of GWA Computation

While computing GWA, different methods are used by different schools. Depending on your school’s requirements, each method is useful for you. Here you can find these methods.

Basic Average Method

If you want the simplest way to calculate your GWA, follow the basic average method. You just simply divide the total of your obtained grades by the number of subjects.

Weighted Average Method

You use the Weighted Average grading method in cases where certain subjects may carry more weight because they may be more important than others. You simply multiply each grade by the subject weight and divide the results by the total weight.

Percentage-Based Method

If you want your GWA as a percentage, follow this method! Some institutions give grades of subjects as a percentage instead of numerical grades. You simply take the average of all your percentage grades across your subjects.

Cumulative GWA Method

If you wish to calculate GWA for multiple semesters, the Cumulative General Weighted Average Method is for you! However, in many systems, the GWA calculation is not that simple; instead, it is weighted based on the number of units or credits for each subject. Here we have the following two methods:

Simple Cumulative GWA Method
Weighted Cumulative GWA Method (more common)

Adjusted GWA Method

The Adjusted GWA method helps you improve your GWA by getting some additional points from your school and college. Many institutions may provide extra credit for extracurricular activities or honors that boost your GWA.

How to Compute GWA?

There are different ways to compute GWA depending on your school or college system. As a school student, you will get your GWA by simply taking an average of your scores. Being a college student, you need to determine the weight of subjects along with taking average. Here are these two methods:

Computing GWA for High School Students

Suppose as a high school student you are calculating GWA. Here, you need to calculate the average of all subject grades, with each subject’s grade weighted equally. Here are steps for your understanding:

Collect the grades for each subject obtained in a semester
Convert your grades on a consistent scale. For example, if some subjects use percentages and others use letter grades, convert letter grades to percentages or a numerical scale.
Sum up all the grades
Count the number of subjects you are taking
Finally, Divide the total sum of grades by the number of subjects

Formula for GWA

$\text{GWA} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{n} \text{Grades per subject}}{n}$

For example, if you have the following grades:

Subject	Grades
Maths	85
Science	90
English	88
History	82

The GWA would be:

$\text{GWA} = \frac{85 + 90 + 88 + 82}{4} = 86.25$

Your GWA for 4 subjects is 86.25

Computing GWA for College Students

Being a college student, your GPA is calculated either for a certain semester or an entire academic year. Both methods follow almost the same steps except for a little difference. Here are the steps for two methods:

GWA Calculation for a Certain Semester

Your GWA calculation for a certain semester involves your subject grades and their weight for the specific semester. It shows that subjects with more credit units have a greater impact on the overall GWA.

Steps to Compute GWA for a Semester:

List all subjects and corresponding grades and units
Next, multiply each grade by the number of units that give the weighted grades for each subject.
Sum the total weighted grades
Sum the total number of units
Finally, divide the total weighted grades by the total number of units

Formula:

$\text{GWA} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{n} (g_i \times u_i)}{\sum_{i=1}^{n} u_i}$

Example:

Suppose you have the following grades and credit units in the first semester.

Subject	Grade	Credit Units
Math	1.75	4
English	2.00	3
Science	1.50	5
History	2.25	3
Economics	1.25	2

Step 1: Multiply grades by its credit units

$\begin{aligned} \text{Math:} & \quad 1.75 \times 4 = 7.0 \\ \text{English:} & \quad 2.00 \times 3 = 6.0 \\ \text{Science:} & \quad 1.50 \times 5 = 7.5 \\ \text{History:} & \quad 2.25 \times 3 = 6.75 \\ \text{Economics:} & \quad 1.25 \times 2 = 2.5 \end{aligned}$

Step 2: Sum of weighted grade

$7.0 + 6.0 + 7.5 + 6.75 + 2.5 = 29.75$

Step 3: Sum of credit units

$4 + 3 + 5 + 3 + 2 = 17$

Step 4: Divide the sum of weighted grades by the total number of units

$\text{GWA} = \frac{29.75}{17} = 1.75$

So, your GWA for the semester is 1.75.

GWA Calculation For an Entire Academic Year/Graduate Student

Use the same procedure to calculate your score for the entire academic year as for specific semesters. The only difference here is adding all your subject grades and the credit units from all semesters. A graduate student can also follow this method to determine his GWA. Here are the steps for you:

Steps to Compute GWA for an Entire Academic Year:

Collect your grades and credit units for all subjects in all semesters
Multiply grades by their corresponding number of credit units for the weighted grade.
Next, add the weighted grades for all subjects from both semesters.
Now, Sum the number of credit units for both semesters.
Finally, Divide the total weighted grades by the total number of credit units to get your GWA

Formula:

GWA=∑(Grade×Credit Units)/ ∑Credit Units

$\text{GWA} = \frac{\sum (\text{Grade} \times \text{Credit Units})}{\sum \text{Credit Units}}$

Note:

Enlist all subjects from each semester. Also, you must know the school’s grading scale. In the Philippines, a common scale is 1.00 (highest) to 5.00 (failing).

Example:

Suppose you have the following data for two semesters:

First Semester:

Subject	Grade	Credit Units
Math	1.50	4
English	2.00	3
History	1.75	3
PE	1.25	2

Second Semester:

Subject	Grade	Credit Units
Science	2.00	5
Filipino	2.25	3
Literature	1.50	3
Economic	1.75	2

Step 1: Multiply grades by their corresponding credit units.

First Semester:

Subject	Grade	Credit Units	Grade x C.Units	Weighted Grades
Math	1.50	4	1.50×4 = 6.0	6.0
English	2.00	3	2.00×3 = 6.0	6.0
History	1.75	3	1.75×3 = 5.25	5.25
PE	1.25	2	1.25×2 = 2.5	2.5

Second Semester:

Subject	Grade	Credit Units	Grade x C.Units	Weighted Grades
Science	2.00	5	2.00×5=10.0	10.0
Filipino	2.25	3	2.25×3=6.75	6.75
Literature	1.50	3	1.50×3=4.5	4.5
Economic	1.75	2	1.75×2=3.5	3.5

Step 2: Sum of the weighted grades:

$6.0 + 6.0 + 5.25 + 2.5 + 10.0 + 6.75 + 4.5 + 3.5 = 44.5$

Step 3: Sum of the credit units:

$4 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 3 + 2 = 25$

Step 4: Divide the sum of weighted grades by the total number of credit units:

$\text{GWA} = \frac{44.5}{25} = 1.78$

So, your GWA for the entire academic year is 1.78.

If you still don’t understand the process, here is avideo showing the above steps for calculating GWA:

Converting GWA to Other Systems

If you want to convert GWA to other grading systems, you should know the scales used for each system. Here are the conversions:

GWA to GPA Conversion

Convert your GWA to GPA by using a linear scale; for instance, 1.0 corresponds to a 4.0 GPA (A+) and 3.0 to 2.0 GPA (C). You can follow the following possible conversion between GWA and GPA:

Formula:

$\text{GPA} = 4.0 - \left( \frac{(\text{GWA} - 1.0) \times 4.0}{5.0 - 1.0} \right)$

Where:

1.0 GWA = 4.0 GPA
5.0 GWA = 0.0 GPA

Example:

Convert your GWA of 2.5 into a GPA using the following method:

$\text{GPA} = 4.0 - \left( \frac{(2.5 - 1.0) \times 4.0}{5.0 - 1.0} \right) = 2.5$

So the conversion of GWA from 2.5 to GPA is 2.5.

You can also use our GWA to GPA Converter to quickly convert your GWA into GPA or if you want to do the inverse, you can use our GPA to GWA converter.

GWA to Percentage Conversion

Use a similar linear scale to convert the GWA into a percentage. You can convert the GWA scale from 1.0 (best) to 5.0 (worst), to a percentage scale that ranges from 100% (best) to 0% (fail). The formula for this conversion is as follows:

Formula:

$\text{Percentage} = 100 - \left( \frac{(\text{GWA} - 1.0) \times 100}{5.0 - 1.0} \right)$

Where:

1.0 = 100%
5.0 = 0%

Example:

Convert your GWA of 2.5 into a percentage using the following method:

$\text{Percentage} = 100 - \left( \frac{(2.5 - 1.0) \times 100}{5.0 - 1.0} \right) = 62.5\%$

So the conversion of GWA of 2.5 to percentage is 62.5%.

Benefits of Our Online GWA Computation

You won’t do calculations manually when you can benefit from our online tool which is more convenient than any other calculator. Here are some benefits:

Accuracy

Let’s say you want to apply for a scholarship and compute the GWA manually. You might miss admission to your dream college due to a minor computation error. Dont worry! Our online GWA tool is here for you since it produces accurate results quickly and without human assistance. Furthermore, we keep it updated to ensure its accuracy.

Time-Saving

You may be tired of doing calculations manually. You need to enter several variables, such as the course’s overall weight and the other requirements while doing calculations manually. This may lead to incorrect results and you might have to do all the calculations again from the start. Our online GWA calculator, on the other hand, only requires your preliminary data and will complete the task on its own without your intervention.

User-Friendly Interface and Accessibility

You are outside somewhere and need to find your GWA urgently to apply for your scholarship. Don’t worry! if you have a smartphone in your hands! Accessing our online GWA Calculator makes it possible and easy for you, as Its user interface is so simple and can be used stress-free. It doesn’t matter whether you are an IT expert or not; you just need to enter the basic information about your courses.

Compatibility with Different Grading Systems

Another excellent advantage of our online tool is its compatibility with other grading systems. You can use a maximum of two grading systems with the offline GWA calculators. However, our calculator provides several grading systems including 4-point and 100-point grading criteria.

Improving Your GWA

Improving your Gwa plays an important role in your academic excellence and career. It’s not an easy task! It requires a proper strategy and planning. You need to be very focused and consistent in your efforts. Here are some tips for you:

Effective Study Habits

A proper study plan, organizing tasks, and reducing distractions are a few examples of successful study practices that can greatly improve your GWA. Your study sessions must be regular and meaningful to help you retain and comprehend the information better.

Time Management Techniques

Always try to manage your time effectively to be successful in achieving your goals. Your academic success and efficient use of time depend on how you prioritize work, create reasonable goals, and avoid unnecessary delays.

Seeking Help and Support

Always take help or advice from someone if you face any difficulty in academic work. The help of your teachers, tutors, or fellow students improves your knowledge and eventually has a good effect on your GWA.

Common Misunderstandings about GWA

You might be confused about different misconceptions related to GWA. For your academic achievement and to get full benefit from our online calculator, you must understand and clear your mind about this. Here are some common misunderstandings and clarifications:

GWA as the Sole Indicator of Success

You might think if only GWA is the crucial measure of your academic achievements, but that’s not the case. You can not judge your capabilities and future success solely by your GWA. Factors like your skills, experience, and extracurricular activities also matter when you apply for jobs or further studies.

Overcoming Failure

What if you fail to achieve your goal at the first attempt? Don’t give up! Challenges and failures are normal aspects of learning. Over time, you can improve your performance and overcome failures by prioritizing growth and resilience over perfection.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, GPA (Grade Point Average) and GWA (General Weighted Average) are not the same.GPA is determined by first giving letter grades a numerical value and then averaging them. The GPA scale starts from 0(lowest) and finishes at 4(highest). In contrast, GWA is calculated by taking the average of the numerical grades received in a certain subject.

You can better monitor your academic achievement and identify areas for improvement by calculating your GWA at the end of your academic year.

Our online calculator uses the DepEd grading system for calculating grades, which consists of elements like written work, performance activities, and quarterly assessments.

Your GWA is typically considered final after graduation and cannot be changed. However, you can improve your GWA during your academic journey by doing well in later semesters.

The GWA calculator is highly accurate as it uses the correct formula for calculating the General Weighted Average, based on the grades and credit units you input. It eliminates human error and ensures that the calculations are precise and reliable.

Yes, you can use the GWA calculator for multiple semesters. The calculator allows you to input grades and credit units for each semester, and it will compute the cumulative GWA based on the subjects and units from all semesters.

Yes, the GWA calculator can be used by high school students as well. It allows you to enter your grades and units for each subject, and the tool will compute your GWA based on the data you provide.

Yes, the GWA calculator is compatible with various grading systems, including the 4-point system and the 100-point system commonly used in the Philippines. You can select the grading system you want to use when inputting your data.

If you fail a subject, the GWA calculator will still calculate your GWA based on the grades you input. The score of the failed subject will be included in the total grade points, which may affect your overall GWA. However, it will help you monitor your academic progress and take the necessary steps to improve.

Conclusion

Understanding and interpreting the GWA is crucial In the Philippines. Your grades and units are considered while calculating GWA by different methods. High GWA opens the doors of success for your career by getting scholarships and jobs in the future. As you understand the importance of GWA in the professional and academic worlds, You should benefit from our easily accessible and user-friendly online GWA calculator which guarantees simple, fast, and accurate calculations.

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