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# How to Convert WAEC Grades to GPA

Learn how to convert WAEC grades to GPA on a 4.0 scale, calculate your estimated GPA from A1 to F9 and understand when an official evaluation is required.

If you have a WAEC result and need to present your grades as a GPA, the first thing to understand is that **WAEC does not give candidates a GPA on their results**.

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Your WAEC result normally shows a separate grade for each subject, such as A1, B2, B3, C4, C5, C6, D7, E8 or F9.

Therefore, there is no single GPA already attached to your WAEC certificate that you can simply copy.

To convert WAEC grades to GPA, you have to assign a grade point to each WAEC grade and then calculate the average. However, the conversion scale used by a university, scholarship body or credential evaluator may be different from another one.

For that reason, any WAEC-to-GPA calculation you do yourself should be treated as an **estimate unless the organisation receiving your result specifically tells you which conversion scale to use**.

This guide explains how the calculation works, gives you a simple 4.0-scale method and shows you how to calculate the GPA step by step.

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## Can I Convert WAEC Grades to GPA?

Yes, WAEC grades can be converted to a GPA for estimation or where a school, scholarship organisation or other institution provides a conversion method.

The important point is that WAEC itself does not normally present WASSCE results as a cumulative GPA.

For example, a candidate’s result may look like this:

| Subject | WAEC Grade |
| ------- | ---------- |
| English Language | B3 |
| General Mathematics | A1 |
| Biology | B2 |
| Chemistry | B3 |
| Physics | C4 |
| Economics | A1 |
| Government | B2 |
| Civic Education | B3 |
| Agricultural Science | C5 |

There is no line on the normal WAEC result saying:

**GPA = 3.42**

If an institution wants a GPA, the subject grades have to be interpreted using whatever conversion system that institution accepts.

> **Important:** There is no universal WAEC-to-GPA table that every university in Nigeria, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom or another country is required to use. Always follow the instructions of the institution receiving your result where it provides its own conversion rules.

## Understanding WAEC Grades Before Converting to GPA

Before converting anything, you should understand the WAEC grading structure.

The commonly used WAEC grades run from A1 to F9.

| WAEC Grade | Score Range | General Meaning |
| ---------- | ----------- | --------------- |
| A1 | 75–100 | Excellent |
| B2 | 70–74 | Very Good |
| B3 | 65–69 | Good |
| C4 | 60–64 | Credit |
| C5 | 55–59 | Credit |
| C6 | 50–54 | Credit |
| D7 | 45–49 | Pass |
| E8 | 40–44 | Pass |
| F9 | 0–39 | Fail |

You can read our complete [WAEC Grading System](/waec-grading-system-and-meaning-of-all-grades/) guide for a more detailed explanation of how WAEC grades work.

We also have individual guides explaining each grade:

- [What A1 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-a1-in-waec-result/)
- [What B2 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-b2-in-waec-result/)
- [What B3 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-b3-in-waec-result/)
- [What C4 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-c4-in-waec-result/)
- [What C5 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-c5-in-waec-result/)
- [What C6 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-c6-in-waec-result/)
- [What D7 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-d7-in-waec-result/)
- [What E8 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-e8-in-waec-result/)
- [What F9 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-f9-in-waec-result/)

## How to Convert WAEC Grades to a 4.0 GPA

If you only want a simple estimate of what your WAEC grades could look like on a 4.0 scale, you can assign points to the grades and calculate their average.

One simple estimation scale is:

| WAEC Grade | Estimated Grade Point |
| ---------- | --------------------- |
| A1 | 4.0 |
| B2 | 3.5 |
| B3 | 3.0 |
| C4 | 2.5 |
| C5 | 2.0 |
| C6 | 1.5 |
| D7 | 1.0 |
| E8 | 0.5 |
| F9 | 0.0 |

This table is useful for **personal estimation only**.

It should not be presented as an official WAEC conversion table or assumed to be the scale used by a particular foreign university.

## WAEC GPA Calculation Formula

Once every subject has been assigned a grade point, use this formula:

**GPA = Total Grade Points ÷ Number of Subjects**

For example, if you converted nine subjects and their total grade points came to 27:

**GPA = 27 ÷ 9**

**GPA = 3.00**

Your estimated GPA would therefore be:

**3.00 out of 4.00**

## Example of How to Convert WAEC Result to GPA

Suppose a candidate has the following WAEC result:

| Subject | WAEC Grade | Estimated GPA Point |
| ------- | ---------- | ------------------- |
| English Language | A1 | 4.0 |
| General Mathematics | B2 | 3.5 |
| Biology | B3 | 3.0 |
| Chemistry | C4 | 2.5 |
| Physics | C5 | 2.0 |
| Economics | C6 | 1.5 |
| Government | B3 | 3.0 |
| Civic Education | A1 | 4.0 |
| Agricultural Science | B2 | 3.5 |

Now add the grade points:

**4.0 + 3.5 + 3.0 + 2.5 + 2.0 + 1.5 + 3.0 + 4.0 + 3.5 = 27.0**

The candidate has nine subjects.

Therefore:

**27 ÷ 9 = 3.00**

The estimated GPA is:

**3.00/4.00**

That does not mean every university will officially evaluate this candidate as having a 3.00 GPA. It only shows how the result works under the sample conversion scale used in this guide.

## Another WAEC GPA Calculation Example

Consider this result:

| Subject | Grade | Grade Point |
| ------- | ----- | ----------- |
| English Language | B3 | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | A1 | 4.0 |
| Biology | A1 | 4.0 |
| Chemistry | B2 | 3.5 |
| Physics | B3 | 3.0 |
| Geography | C4 | 2.5 |
| Economics | B2 | 3.5 |
| Civic Education | A1 | 4.0 |
| Agricultural Science | B3 | 3.0 |

Total:

**3.0 + 4.0 + 4.0 + 3.5 + 3.0 + 2.5 + 3.5 + 4.0 + 3.0 = 30.5**

Number of subjects:

**9**

Estimated GPA:

**30.5 ÷ 9 = 3.39**

The candidate’s estimated GPA under this particular scale would therefore be approximately:

**3.39/4.00**

## Does A1 in WAEC Equal a 4.0 GPA?

For a simple 4.0-scale estimate, A1 can be assigned 4.0 because it is WAEC’s highest grade.

However, this does not mean that WAEC officially declares:

**A1 = 4.0 GPA**

It also does not mean every foreign institution will make that exact conversion.

An admissions office may have its own way of evaluating an A1.

If you are completing an official application, use the institution’s instructions rather than automatically entering 4.0 because you received A1.

You can learn more about the grade itself in our guide on [the meaning of A1 in WAEC result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-a1-in-waec-result/).

## What GPA Is B2 in WAEC?

Using the simple estimation table in this guide:

**B2 = 3.5**

However, this is only an estimated conversion.

A university or evaluator could assign a different equivalent.

Read our complete explanation of [B2 in WAEC result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-b2-in-waec-result/) if you want to understand the grade itself.

## What GPA Is B3 in WAEC?

Using our simple estimation system:

**B3 = 3.0**

Again, that is not a universal official conversion.

Different institutions may evaluate the grade differently.

See [what B3 means in WAEC result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-b3-in-waec-result/) for more information.

## What GPA Is C4 in WAEC?

Under the sample 4.0 scale in this guide:

**C4 = 2.5**

C4 remains a credit grade in the WAEC grading structure.

You can read our [C4 in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-c4-in-waec-result/) guide for a fuller explanation.

## What GPA Is C5 in WAEC?

Using this guide’s estimation:

**C5 = 2.0**

It is important not to confuse the estimated GPA point with the actual meaning of the WAEC grade.

Read [What C5 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-c5-in-waec-result/) for more details.

## What GPA Is C6 in WAEC?

Under the example conversion:

**C6 = 1.5**

C6 is still generally considered a credit grade in WAEC.

See our guide on [C6 in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-c6-in-waec-result/) for more information.

## What GPA Is D7 in WAEC?

Using the simple scale:

**D7 = 1.0**

Remember that converting D7 to a numerical point does not turn it into a credit grade.

Whether D7 can be accepted for a particular programme is a separate admission question.

Read our detailed explanation of [D7 in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-d7-in-waec-result/).

## What GPA Is E8 in WAEC?

Under this sample system:

**E8 = 0.5**

This is an estimated conversion only.

You can read [What E8 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-e8-in-waec-result/) for a detailed explanation of the grade.

## What GPA Is F9 in WAEC?

In a simple GPA calculation:

**F9 = 0.0**

Because F9 is a failing grade, assigning zero points prevents it from contributing positively to the estimated GPA.

If you include an F9 among the subjects being calculated, it will therefore reduce the overall average.

Read our guide on [F9 in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-f9-in-waec-result/) for more information.

## Should You Calculate GPA With All Nine WAEC Subjects?

Not necessarily.

This depends entirely on why you are calculating the GPA.

For a personal estimate, you can calculate all the subjects on your result.

However, an institution may tell you to calculate only:

- Five required subjects
- Six academic subjects
- Core subjects
- Subjects related to your intended course
- All subjects
- Only subjects accepted for admission

For example, a university might be more interested in English Language, Mathematics and the subjects directly required for your programme.

If an institution tells you which subjects to use, follow that instruction.

Do not automatically select your best five subjects simply because doing so produces a higher GPA.

## Can You Use Your Best Five WAEC Subjects to Calculate GPA?

You can calculate your best five subjects as a personal exercise, but you should not assume that an institution will accept that calculation.

Suppose you have:

- A1
- A1
- B2
- B2
- B3
- C4
- C5
- D7
- E8

Your GPA from only the strongest five grades would naturally be much higher than your GPA calculated from all nine subjects.

That is why the number of subjects used matters.

Use your best five only where the application, university or evaluator specifically tells you to do so.

## How to Calculate GPA From Five WAEC Subjects

Suppose your five required subjects are:

| Grade | Point |
| ----- | ----- |
| A1 | 4.0 |
| B2 | 3.5 |
| B3 | 3.0 |
| C4 | 2.5 |
| C5 | 2.0 |

Total points:

**4.0 + 3.5 + 3.0 + 2.5 + 2.0 = 15**

Number of subjects:

**5**

GPA:

**15 ÷ 5 = 3.00**

The estimated GPA is:

**3.00/4.00**

## Can You Convert WAEC Percentage Directly to GPA?

You should be careful with this method.

Some online calculators simply use formulas such as:

**WAEC percentage ÷ 25 = GPA**

For example:

80 ÷ 25 = 3.2

That may look mathematically convenient, but it does not necessarily represent how an institution evaluates WAEC.

There is also another problem.

A normal WAEC result generally shows your **grade**, not the exact raw percentage you scored.

For example, an A1 indicates a high-performing grade band, but two candidates who both have A1 may not necessarily have obtained exactly the same raw mark.

You therefore should not invent a precise percentage from a WAEC grade simply to calculate a GPA.

## Can You Convert WAEC Grades to a 5.0 GPA?

You can mathematically create a 5.0-scale equivalent, but this should not be confused with the GPA system used by Nigerian universities.

WAEC is a secondary-school examination.

A Nigerian university’s 5.0 GPA or CGPA system normally relates to courses taken **after you have entered university**.

Your university GPA is calculated from university courses, credit units and grades.

Your WAEC grades are not normally converted into your Nigerian university CGPA.

So if someone asks you:

**“What is my WAEC GPA out of 5?”**

first find out why they are asking.

If an institution specifically requires a 5.0-scale conversion, use the scale supplied by that institution.

Do not simply assume that your WAEC result has an official 5.0 GPA.

## Can You Convert a 4.0 WAEC GPA to 5.0?

Mathematically, a proportional conversion from a 4.0 scale to a 5.0 scale could be written as:

**5.0-scale GPA = 4.0-scale GPA × 1.25**

For example:

3.20 × 1.25 = 4.00

But that is only a mathematical rescaling.

It does not mean a university or credential evaluator will recognise the resulting figure.

If an institution requires a 5.0 GPA, follow its instructions instead of converting the figure yourself unless you are specifically asked to do so.

## Does WAEC Have a GPA?

WAEC results are issued by subject.

Each subject receives its own grade.

For example:

**English Language — B3**

**General Mathematics — A1**

**Biology — B2**

**Chemistry — C4**

That is different from a university transcript where all courses may be combined into a GPA or CGPA.

Therefore, candidates should not expect to find an official overall GPA printed on a normal WAEC result.

## Is WAEC GPA the Same as University GPA?

No.

A WAEC-to-GPA conversion is an attempt to express secondary-school examination grades on another grading scale.

A university GPA is calculated from academic work completed at a university or college.

They are not the same thing.

A student can have excellent WAEC grades and later have a low university GPA, or have more modest WAEC grades and later earn an excellent university GPA.

The two results measure performance at different stages of education.

## Do Nigerian Universities Require WAEC GPA?

Generally, Nigerian university admission is based on requirements such as your O’level subjects and grades, along with the other admission criteria set for the programme.

Candidates are usually concerned with having the required number of credit passes in the appropriate subjects rather than converting their WAEC result into a 4.0 GPA.

For example, whether a C6 is acceptable for a required subject is usually more relevant to a Nigerian admission application than asking whether C6 equals 1.5 or 2.0 on a foreign GPA scale.

For a better understanding of the WAEC grades themselves, see our [WAEC Grading System](/waec-grading-system-and-meaning-of-all-grades/) guide.

## Why Do Some Candidates Need to Convert WAEC to GPA?

The question becomes more common when candidates are applying outside Nigeria.

You may be asked about a GPA when applying for:

- An overseas university
- A scholarship
- An international college
- A foundation programme
- A credential evaluation
- A foreign secondary-school equivalency process

However, you should read the application instructions carefully before calculating anything yourself.

An international institution may:

- Convert the WAEC grades itself.
- Provide its own conversion table.
- Ask you to enter the grades exactly as they appear on your result.
- Require an external credential evaluation.
- Allow you to state that your school does not calculate GPA.

If the university says it will perform the conversion, do not replace your actual WAEC grades with a GPA you calculated from an online table.

## Converting WAEC Grades for US University Admission

The United States commonly uses a 4.0 GPA system, which is one reason candidates often search for a WAEC-to-4.0 conversion.

However, international applicants should not assume that every American university will convert WAEC grades in the same way.

Some universities evaluate international secondary-school records internally.

Others may ask for a credential evaluation.

Some application systems may also allow applicants whose secondary schools do not calculate GPA to indicate that no GPA is available.

If an American university gives you a specific WAEC conversion table, use that table instead of the sample calculation in this article.

## Converting WAEC Grades for Canada

The same principle applies when applying to Canadian schools.

Do not assume that a conversion you used for an American university will automatically be accepted by a Canadian institution.

Different institutions may have different admissions and credential-evaluation policies.

Enter your WAEC grades exactly as requested and allow the institution or its required evaluator to make the official equivalency where necessary.

## What If an Application Form Asks for Your GPA?

Read the instructions around the field before entering anything.

If your secondary school did not calculate a GPA and the application offers an option such as:

**School does not calculate GPA**

or

**GPA not available**

that may be more accurate than creating your own GPA.

If the application explicitly tells international students to convert their grades, follow the conversion instructions it provides.

If there are no instructions and the field is compulsory, contact the admissions office before guessing.

## Should You Enter Your Estimated WAEC GPA on an Application?

Not unless the institution permits self-conversion.

The GPA calculated in this guide is useful for:

- Understanding your result
- Comparing your grades approximately
- Planning applications
- Getting a rough idea of your academic standing

It should not automatically replace your original WAEC grades on an official application.

If the institution asks for your grades exactly as they appear, enter:

A1, B2, B3, C4 and so on.

Do not convert them first.

## Can a Credential Evaluator Give a Different GPA?

Yes.

A professional credential evaluator may use its own methodology, grading-scale database and institutional policies when interpreting international academic records.

That means a professional evaluation can produce a figure different from a GPA you calculated using the simple table in this article.

This is one of the reasons you should not describe a self-calculated GPA as an “official WAEC GPA.”

If your university tells you to use a specific evaluator, use the evaluator requested by the university.

## Why Online WAEC GPA Calculators Give Different Results

You may enter the same WAEC result into two online calculators and receive two different GPAs.

That usually happens because the calculators assign different points to WAEC grades.

For example, one calculator may use:

**B2 = 3.5**

while another uses:

**B2 = 3.7**

Similarly, one may assign:

**C6 = 1.5**

while another uses:

**C6 = 2.0**

Neither difference changes the grade printed on your actual WAEC result.

It only changes the conversion method being used.

This is why the conversion table matters as much as the calculation itself.

## Is a 3.0 GPA Good for WAEC?

A self-estimated GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 generally suggests that the result contains a reasonable mixture of strong and moderate grades under the particular conversion table being used.

However, admission decisions are not normally based simply on whether your estimated WAEC GPA is “good.”

A university may also look at:

- Individual subject grades
- Required subjects
- Programme competitiveness
- English Language result
- Mathematics result
- Science subjects where applicable
- Other admission tests
- Additional academic records

For example, an overall estimate of 3.5 would not solve a problem if a programme specifically requires a credit in Mathematics and the candidate has an unacceptable Mathematics grade.

## Does F9 Affect WAEC GPA?

If you include F9 in a calculation where F9 receives zero points, it will reduce your average.

Example:

Suppose your points are:

4.0 + 3.5 + 3.0 + 2.5 + 0

Total:

**13**

Number of subjects:

**5**

GPA:

**13 ÷ 5 = 2.60**

If the F9 were excluded, the average of the other four subjects would be:

**13 ÷ 4 = 3.25**

That is a major difference.

For this reason, do not exclude failed subjects simply to obtain a better GPA unless the institution’s rules allow you to do so.

## Does D7 or E8 Count When Calculating GPA?

Under the sample conversion table used in this article:

- D7 receives 1.0
- E8 receives 0.5

Therefore, they can be included mathematically.

But whether they should actually be included depends on the purpose of the conversion.

Also remember that assigning a positive numerical point to D7 or E8 does not mean the grades meet the credit requirement for a particular university course.

See our guides on [D7 in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-d7-in-waec-result/) and [E8 in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-e8-in-waec-result/) for more information.

## How to Check Your WAEC Grades Before Calculating GPA

Before calculating anything, make sure you are using the correct result and grades.

Check:

- Examination number
- Examination year
- Examination type
- Candidate name
- Individual subject grades

If you still need to access your result, see our [WAEC Result Checker 2027](/how-to-check-waec-result/) guide.

Once you have confirmed the grades, write down the subjects that the institution wants you to use and then perform the conversion.

## Common Mistakes When Converting WAEC Grades to GPA

Avoid these mistakes:

- Calling a self-calculated figure an official WAEC GPA
- Assuming every foreign university uses the same scale
- Using only your best subjects when all subjects are required
- Removing an F9 simply to increase the result
- Guessing your exact percentage from an A1, B2 or another WAEC grade
- Converting to 5.0 when the institution requires 4.0
- Entering a self-calculated GPA when the application wants the original WAEC grades
- Using a random online calculator without checking its conversion table
- Confusing WAEC grade points with university CGPA
- Assuming a high overall GPA can replace a missing required subject credit

## Quick WAEC to GPA Table

For easy reference, here is the simple estimation table used throughout this guide:

| WAEC Grade | Estimated 4.0 GPA Point |
| ---------- | ----------------------- |
| A1 | 4.0 |
| B2 | 3.5 |
| B3 | 3.0 |
| C4 | 2.5 |
| C5 | 2.0 |
| C6 | 1.5 |
| D7 | 1.0 |
| E8 | 0.5 |
| F9 | 0.0 |

Remember:

**Estimated GPA = Total points ÷ Number of subjects**

This table is for estimation and illustration. If the university, scholarship provider or evaluator gives you another scale, use its scale.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do I convert my WAEC grades to GPA?

Assign a grade point to each WAEC grade, add all the points and divide the total by the number of subjects. However, use the conversion table supplied by the institution where one is provided.

### Does WAEC calculate GPA?

WAEC normally reports separate grades for individual WASSCE subjects rather than giving candidates one overall GPA.

### Is A1 equal to 4.0 GPA?

A1 can be treated as 4.0 under a simple estimation scale because it is the highest WAEC grade, but that is not a universal official conversion used by every institution.

### What GPA is B2 in WAEC?

In the sample conversion used in this guide, B2 is assigned 3.5 points.

### What GPA is B3 in WAEC?

Under the sample scale, B3 is assigned 3.0 points.

### What GPA is C4 in WAEC?

The sample scale assigns C4 a grade point of 2.5.

### What GPA is C5 in WAEC?

Under the estimation table used here, C5 is 2.0.

### What GPA is C6 in WAEC?

C6 is assigned 1.5 under the sample conversion used in this guide.

### What GPA is D7 in WAEC?

The sample scale assigns D7 a point of 1.0.

### What GPA is E8 in WAEC?

Under this sample system, E8 is 0.5.

### What GPA is F9 in WAEC?

F9 is assigned zero points in the sample conversion.

### Can I calculate GPA using my best five WAEC subjects?

Only use the best five if the institution or purpose of the calculation permits it. Otherwise, calculate the subjects you have been instructed to use.

### Can I convert my WAEC GPA to a 5.0 scale?

It is mathematically possible to rescale a number, but WAEC results do not normally have an official 5.0 GPA. If an institution asks for a 5.0-scale conversion, follow its instructions.

### Do Nigerian universities convert WAEC to GPA?

WAEC results for Nigerian university admission are generally considered through individual O’level subject requirements rather than being turned into the student’s university CGPA.

### Can I use an online WAEC GPA calculator?

You can use one for estimation, but check the conversion table it uses. Different calculators may produce different results for exactly the same WAEC grades.

### Will a foreign university accept my calculated WAEC GPA?

Do not assume so. Follow the university’s instructions. It may calculate the equivalency itself or ask for your original grades rather than a self-calculated GPA.

## Related WAEC Guides

You may also find these useful:

- [WAEC Grading System 2027](/waec-grading-system-and-meaning-of-all-grades/)
- [WAEC Result Checker 2027](/how-to-check-waec-result/)
- [What A1 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-a1-in-waec-result/)
- [What B2 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-b2-in-waec-result/)
- [What B3 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-b3-in-waec-result/)
- [What C4 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-c4-in-waec-result/)
- [What C5 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-c5-in-waec-result/)
- [What C6 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-c6-in-waec-result/)
- [What D7 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-d7-in-waec-result/)
- [What E8 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-e8-in-waec-result/)
- [What F9 Means in WAEC Result](/what-is-the-meaning-of-f9-in-waec-result/)

## Conclusion

You can convert [WAEC](https://www.waecnigeria.org/) grades to GPA for estimation by assigning a point to each grade, adding the points and dividing by the number of subjects.

Using the simple 4.0-scale example in this guide:

**A1 = 4.0**

**B2 = 3.5**

**B3 = 3.0**

**C4 = 2.5**

**C5 = 2.0**

**C6 = 1.5**

**D7 = 1.0**

**E8 = 0.5**

**F9 = 0.0**

However, the most important thing to remember is that this is an **estimated conversion rather than an official WAEC GPA scale**.

If a university, scholarship organisation or credential evaluator gives you its own conversion method, use that method.

If an application simply asks for your WAEC grades, enter the grades exactly as they appear on your result instead of creating a GPA that was never requested.

For candidates who want to understand the original grades before making any conversion, our [WAEC Grading System](/waec-grading-system-and-meaning-of-all-grades/) guide explains A1 to F9 in detail.