University GPA & WAM Calculator
Work out a credit-weighted GPA or WAM using your university’s grade points and inclusion rules. Compare your current average with a target.
Your university results
Your result
Enter your values, then choose Calculate.
Uses the points and courses you enter. Check your university’s rules before using the result for an application.
How this calculator works
A GPA averages grade points; a WAM averages numeric marks. Both can use credit weighting, but they are not interchangeable. This tool offers arithmetic for your selected courses, not an automatic conversion between university systems.
GPA example with different credit values
On a 7-point scale, 7 points for a 6-credit course and 5 points for a 12-credit course produce (7 × 6 + 5 × 12) ÷ 18 = 5.667. The larger course has twice the influence. On a 4-point scale, points of 4 and 3 with the same credits produce 3.333.
WAM example
Marks of 85 and 75 in 12-credit and 24-credit courses produce (85 × 12 + 75 × 24) ÷ 36 = 78.333%. Select WAM and try the example to check the calculation.
Choose the right courses and scale
Use the numeric points assigned by your institution. An HD, D, C, P or F does not have one universal point value or percentage boundary across Australian universities. A zero grade stays in the denominator when its course is included. It is not silently removed.
The University of Sydney explains that course inclusion and sometimes study-level weights can differ, and that it does not use GPA. This tool uses credit weighting only. It does not apply faculty-specific honours weights or an admissions service’s conversion rules. For UQ’s special grades, use the dedicated UQ GPA calculator.
Estimate a future target
Enable the target option and enter the credits still to complete. The required future average is (target × total future credits − current weighted total) ÷ remaining credits. An answer above your selected scale maximum means the target is not reachable within those credits under the assumptions entered.
Frequently asked questions
Does this support both 4.0 and 7.0 GPA scales?
Yes. Select the scale maximum and enter your institution’s numeric grade points. It does not convert a 7-point GPA to a 4-point GPA.
Can I enter a zero mark or failed grade?
Yes. Zero is a valid mark or grade-point value, and the course credits are counted unless you explicitly exclude the course.
What if my university weights later years differently?
This version uses credit points only. It does not implement additional year-level or honours weighting. Follow your faculty’s official calculation for those purposes.
Why does my result differ from my transcript?
Check the period, course inclusion, repeat attempts, credit weights, point mapping and rounding. The calculator cannot determine your institution’s rules from the course entries.
Sources and review
Rules and methodology checked on 9 October 2026. Worked examples are illustrative calculations, not user testimonials.