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Weighted Grade Calculator Australia
Calculate your Australian Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and 7.0 GPA scale across undergraduate and postgraduate units of study.
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Weighted Grade Calculator Australia (WAM & GPA)
Calculate your Australian Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and 7-point university Grade Point Average across your units of study.
| Unit / Course Code | Mark (%) | Credit Points (CP) | Grade |
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Total Units: 24 CP
Standard Australian Higher Education Grade Bands
HD (85-100%)High Distinction (7.0)
D (75-84%)Distinction (6.0)
C (65-74%)Credit (5.0)
P (50-64%)Pass (4.0)
Weighted Average Mark (WAM)
79.5%
DAustralian 7.0 GPA:6.25 / 7.0
Academic Standing:Distinction Average
A WAM of 79.5% puts you in the Distinction tier. Most Australian honours and postgraduate master's programs require a WAM of 65% to 75%+.
Help & Answers
Australian WAM & GPA Calculator FAQs
Everything you need to know about calculating weighted grades, final exams, and GPA scales.
What is WAM in Australian universities?
WAM stands for Weighted Average Mark. It is the average percentage score across all completed units of study, weighted by credit points (CP). It is the standard metric used by Australian universities (such as Sydney, Melbourne, UNSW, Monash, and UQ) for academic ranking and honours awards.
What are the grade bands in Australia?
Standard Australian university grade bands are: High Distinction (HD: 85–100%), Distinction (D: 75–84%), Credit (C: 65–74%), Pass (P: 50–64%), and Fail (F: 0–49%).
How does the Australian 7-point GPA scale work?
Most Australian institutions convert marks to a 7.0 GPA scale where HD = 7.0, D = 6.0, C = 5.0, P = 4.0, and F = 1.5 or 0.0.