The short answer
GWA means General Weighted Average. Multiply every included subject grade by its units, add the contributions and divide by total included units.
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What changes the calculation
Philippine institutions can use different scales, exclusions and rounding rules. Some scales treat a lower numeric grade as better, so the direction must remain visible.
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Use an institution profile when available or enter the exact grades and units from the official record in the custom GWA calculator.
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Calculate a General Weighted Average while respecting units and scale direction. Replace the example values with your own and keep the active profile visible.
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