Australian Uni Grade Calculator (GPA/WAM)

Enter course grades (HD, D, C, P, F) and credit points for GPA calculation.

Enter course marks (0-100) and credit points for WAM calculation.

GPA/WAM Calculator Overview

Purpose:

To calculate either GPA (standard 7.0 scale) or WAM based on Australian university course results and credit points.

Inputs (GPA):
  • Course Grade (HD, D, C, P, F)
  • Course Credit Points
Inputs (WAM):
  • Course Mark (0-100)
  • Course Credit Points
Outputs:

Calculated GPA (out of 7.0) or WAM (out of 100).

Formulas:

GPA = Σ (Grade Point × Credits) / Σ (Credits)
Points: HD=7, D=6, C=5, P=4, F=0 (typical)

WAM = Σ (Mark × Credits) / Σ (Credits)

Ensure you use the correct credit point values for each course.

GPA vs WAM in Australian Universities 🇦🇺

Understanding how your grades are calculated is vital for tracking progress and applying for opportunities.

GPA (Grade Point Average)
  • Uses grade categories (HD, D, C, P, F).
  • Converts categories to points (usually 7, 6, 5, 4, 0).
  • Weighted by course credit points.
  • Result is typically on a 7.0 scale (sometimes 4.0).
  • Good for comparing performance across different grading schemes.
WAM (Weighted Average Mark)
  • Uses your actual percentage marks (e.g., 85%, 72%).
  • Weighted by course credit points.
  • Result is a percentage (0-100).
  • Often considered more precise than GPA as it reflects exact marks.
  • Commonly used for honours entry, scholarships, and postgraduate applications in Australia.

Check your university's specific policies to know which metric they use officially and how they calculate it (especially regarding fail grades or non-graded passes).

Frequently Asked Questions

GPA (Grade Point Average) typically uses a 7-point scale (e.g., HD=7, D=6, C=5, P=4) weighted by credit points. WAM (Weighted Average Mark) uses your actual percentage marks (0-100) weighted by credit points. Both reflect overall performance, but WAM is often considered more precise. Check which metric your university uses officially.

Most commonly: High Distinction (HD, 80+) = 7 points, Distinction (D, 70-79) = 6, Credit (C, 60-69) = 5, Pass (P, 50-59) = 4, Fail (F, <50) = 0-1.5 (varies, check uni rules, often excluded if 0). The formula is: GPA = Sum of (Grade Point × Credit Points) / Sum of (Credit Points).

WAM = Sum of (Actual Mark × Credit Points) / Sum of (Credit Points). For example, if you got 85% in a 12 credit point course and 75% in a 24 credit point course, WAM = (85*12 + 75*24) / (12 + 24) = (1020 + 1800) / 36 = 78.33.

Generally, include all graded courses that contribute to your degree's GPA/WAM calculation. Exclude courses marked Pass/Fail (unless your uni includes them), withdrawn courses (W), or courses from prior degrees unless specified by your uni for transfer credit calculations.

Credit points represent the workload or value of a course. Courses with higher credit points have a greater impact on your overall GPA or WAM. A standard full-time load in Australia is often 48 credit points per year.

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