GPA Calculator
Calculate your university GPA on the 7-point or 4-point scale from up to eight subjects' grade points and credit points, with each subject shown.
Use the grade points from your university's scale, such as 7 for a High Distinction.
Leave unused subjects at 0 credit points.
Your results
GPA weights each subject's grade points by its credit points, so larger subjects count more. Subjects with 0 credit points are left out.
Each subject's contribution
| Subject | Grade points | Credit points | Grade × credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject 1 | 7 | 6 | 42 |
| Subject 2 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| Subject 3 | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| Subject 4 | 4 | 6 | 24 |
Calculation breakdown
- GPA
- Σ(grade points × credit points) ÷ Σ(credit points)
Worked example
A student scores 7, 6 and 5 on three 6-credit-point subjects on the 7-point scale: (7×6 + 6×6 + 5×6) ÷ 18 = 6.0 GPA. Adding a fourth 6-credit-point subject graded 4 lowers it to (42 + 36 + 30 + 24) ÷ 24 = 5.5.
Assumptions
- Many Australian universities use a 7-point scale (High Distinction 7, Distinction 6, Credit 5, Pass 4) and some use a 4-point scale (4, 3, 2, 1). Fail grades may count as 0 to 3 depending on the university, so check your institution's grading policy.
- Enter grade points, not percentage marks; a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) uses percentages instead.
- Up to eight subjects can be entered; leave unused rows at 0 credit points.
How this calculator works
Enter up to eight subjects' grade points and credit points to calculate a credit-weighted GPA on the common Australian 7-point or 4-point university scale, with each subject's contribution shown.
How a university GPA is calculated
Each subject's grade points are multiplied by its credit points, the results are added together, and the total is divided by all the credit points counted. A 12-credit-point subject therefore affects your GPA twice as much as a 6-credit-point subject with the same grade.
For example, grades of 7, 6 and 5 in three 6-credit-point subjects give (42 + 36 + 30) ÷ 18 = 6.0 on the 7-point scale. Adding a fourth subject graded 4 lowers the GPA to 5.5.
- 7-point scale: High Distinction 7, Distinction 6, Credit 5, Pass 4
- 4-point scale: High Distinction 4, Distinction 3, Credit 2, Pass 1
- Fail grades count as 0 to 3 depending on the university
GPA, WAM and your university's rules
Universities set their own grade points, how fails and withdrawn subjects are treated and whether some subjects are excluded, so the GPA on your academic transcript is the official figure. Use the grade points and credit points listed in your university's grading policy.
A Weighted Average Mark (WAM) is different: it averages your percentage marks rather than grade points. If a scholarship or graduate program asks for a WAM, use the Weighted Grade calculator with your percentage marks instead.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between GPA and WAM?
GPA weights grade bands (e.g. 7 for High Distinction) by credit points, while Weighted Average Mark (WAM) uses your raw percentage marks. Universities may report either.
Which scale does my university use?
Many Australian universities use a 7-point scale (High Distinction 7, Distinction 6, Credit 5, Pass 4) and some use a 4-point scale (4, 3, 2, 1). Fail grades can count as anything from 0 to 3, so check your university's grading policy.
Can I add more than a few subjects?
Yes, up to eight subjects at once. For a longer transcript, add each batch's GPA multiplied by its total credit points, then divide by the combined credit points.
Content responsibility
Maintained by CalcAussie and last updated 6 November 2026. Checks applied: calculation method, worked examples, Australian terminology, material assumptions, official references where an external rule applies, and user-facing limitations.
Calculator results remain estimates based on the figures entered. Check material decisions against current official information and report a suspected error so it can be reproduced and corrected.