Converter tool
GWA Grade Equivalents & Percentage Converter
Convert any Philippine college grade (1.00–5.00) to its percentage and meaning — or enter a percentage to find its grade. Uses the common college scale; your university may differ slightly.
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Convert a grade
Grade ↔ percentage, one input
Enter a grade like 1.75 or a percentage like 88.
Grade equivalents table (1.00–5.00)
| Grade | Percentage (typical) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 97–100% | Excellent |
| 1.25 | 94–96% | Excellent |
| 1.50 | 91–93% | Very Good |
| 1.75 | 88–90% | Very Good |
| 2.00 | 85–87% | Good |
| 2.25 | 82–84% | Good |
| 2.50 | 79–81% | Satisfactory |
| 2.75 | 76–78% | Satisfactory |
| 3.00 | 75% | Passing |
| 4.00 | Conditional | Conditional |
| 5.00 | Below 75% | Failed |
Typical scale, not universal. This is the common table used by many Philippine colleges. UP, PUP, NU and other universities publish their own equivalents — a 1.75 at one school can be a slightly different percentage at another. Use this table as a guide, not as your school's official record.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
A grade of 1.75 is typically 88–90% and means Very Good on the common Philippine college scale. Ranges vary slightly by university — check your school handbook.
A grade of 1.50 is typically 91–93% and means Very Good. It is better than 1.75, because on the Philippine scale lower numbers are better grades.
A grade of 2.50 is typically 79–81% and means Satisfactory. It is a passing grade, above the usual 3.00 passing mark.
A grade of 3.00 is typically 75%, the usual passing mark in Philippine colleges. Below 75% is usually 5.00, which means failed.
The highest grade is 1.00, typically 97–100% and described as Excellent. Some schools also use 1.00 as the top of their scale with no grade above it.
No. The 1.00–5.00 table on this page is the common scale used by many Philippine colleges, but UP, PUP, NU and other schools publish their own tables with slightly different percentage ranges. Always confirm with your university.