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Calculate your Weighted Average Mark (WAM) or Grade Point Average (GPA) for Australian universities. Supports both 4.0 and 7.0 GPA scales.
Subjects
Enter your marks and credit points
Result
Weighted Average Mark
WAM across all subjects
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Classification
Based on common AU university bands
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Honours Class
Typical AU honours classification
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Total credit points
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Highest mark
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Lowest mark
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Subjects entered
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Passed / Failed
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What WAM do I need?
Enter your target WAM and remaining credit points to find out what average mark you need across your remaining subjects.
WAM Classification Guide
| WAM Range | Classification | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 85 – 100 | High Distinction | H1 |
| 75 – 84 | Distinction | H2A |
| 70 – 74 | Credit | H2B |
| 65 – 69 | Credit | H3 |
| 50 – 64 | Pass | P |
| 0 – 49 | Fail | N |
Classifications vary by university. These are indicative of common Australian university grading bands.
Honours Classification
| Class | WAM (typical) |
|---|---|
| First Class Honours | 80+ |
| Second Class Division 1 (2:1) | 75 – 79 |
| Second Class Division 2 (2:2) | 70 – 74 |
| Third Class | 65 – 69 |
WAM vs GPA
WAM (Weighted Average Mark) uses your actual marks out of 100, weighted by credit points. GPA (Grade Point Average) converts marks into grade points on a fixed scale (4.0 or 7.0), then weights by credit points. WAM gives more granularity; GPA is more standardised for cross-university comparison.
Which scale does my uni use?
4.0 Scale
7.0 Scale
Check your university's academic policies for their specific grading scale and classification boundaries.
Tips for improving your WAM
Focus on high-credit subjects
Subjects worth more credit points have a bigger impact on your WAM. A strong result in a 12cp subject moves your WAM more than the same result in a 6cp elective.
Consider S/N options for electives
Some universities allow you to take electives as Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory (pass/fail), which means the mark doesn't count toward your WAM. This can protect your average if you're exploring a subject outside your comfort zone.
Front-load effort early
Early assignments set the foundation. A strong start in a subject gives you a buffer and reduces pressure at the end of semester.
Dean's List & academic prizes
Most Australian universities award Dean's List recognition for a WAM of 80+ or placement in the top 5% of your cohort per semester. Academic prizes and scholarships often require sustained high performance across multiple semesters. Check your faculty's specific criteria for eligibility.
The formulas
WAM:
Sum(mark × credits) / Sum(credits)
GPA:
Sum(gradePoint × credits) / Sum(credits)
Required mark (what-if):
(target × totalCp − currentSum) / remainingCp
The Weighted Average Mark (WAM) is the standard academic performance metric used by most Australian universities. It accounts for both your mark in each subject and the credit point weighting of that subject. A 12-credit-point core unit has twice the impact on your WAM as a 6-credit-point elective. WAM is calculated by multiplying each subject's mark by its credit points, summing these weighted marks, and dividing by the total credit points. WAM is used for honours eligibility, scholarship applications, exchange program entry, and graduate program admissions across Australia.
Australian universities use two main GPA scales. The 4.0 scale is common at Group of Eight universities like the University of Melbourne, ANU, and UNSW, where High Distinction = 4.0, Distinction = 3.0, Credit = 2.0, Pass = 1.0, and Fail = 0. The 7.0 scale is used by many Queensland and South Australian universities including QUT, Griffith, and UQ, offering more granularity with additional grades like Conceded Pass (3.0) and Absent Fail (1.0). When comparing GPAs across universities, always note which scale is being used — a GPA of 5.0 is excellent on a 7.0 scale but impossible on a 4.0 scale.