GWA Calculator & 4.0 GPA Converter (General Weighted Average & Latin Honors)
Calculate your General Weighted Average (GWA), convert 1.00–5.00 university scale to 4.0 US GPA, and check Summa, Magna, and Cum Laude Latin honors eligibility.
Latin Academic Honors & GWA Thresholds
Click any Latin Honors tier to evaluate minimum course grade and unit thresholds.
Summa Cum Laude
With Highest Distinction / Top University Honors
Magna Cum Laude
With Great Distinction / High Academic Honors
Cum Laude
With Distinction / Academic Honors
Dean's Honor List
Semester Academic Dean’s Honor Citation
Frequently Asked Questions on GWA
1. How is General Weighted Average (GWA) computed?
Formula: GWA = Sum of (Grade × Course Units) / Total Units. In the standard 1.0–5.0 grading scale, 1.00 is the highest score and 3.00 is passing.
2. What GWA is required for academic Latin Honors?
Summa Cum Laude: 1.00 – 1.20 | Magna Cum Laude: 1.21 – 1.45 | Cum Laude: 1.46 – 1.75 | Dean's List: 1.76 – 2.00.
3. How do you convert GWA to a standard 4.0 US GPA?
A GWA of 1.00–1.20 equates to 4.0 GPA (A+), 1.21–1.45 maps to 3.8 GPA (A), 1.46–1.75 maps to 3.5 GPA (B+), and 2.00 maps to 3.0 GPA (B).
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