GPA Calculator
Work out your Grade Point Average on Australia's common 7-point or 4-point university scales from subject grades and credit points.
Your results
GPA weights each subject's grade by its credit points, so larger subjects count more.
Calculation breakdown
- GPA
- Σ(grade × 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.
Assumptions
- The 7-point scale (7=High Distinction, 0=Fail) and 4-point scale are common Australian conventions; check your institution's own grading policy.
- Assumes each subject's grade has already been converted to the chosen point scale, not a raw percentage.
- Does not distinguish GPA from Weighted Average Mark (WAM), which uses raw percentage marks instead.
How this calculator works
Enter each subject's grade and credit points to calculate a weighted GPA. Choose between the common Australian 7-point scale (High Distinction to Fail) or a 4-point scale, and the calculator weights each result by its credit points.
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?
Most Australian universities use a 7-point scale (7=HD, 6=D, 5=C, 4=P, 0=Fail), but check your institution's official grading policy as some use 4-point scales.
Can I add more than a few subjects?
This calculator handles up to five subjects at once; for a full transcript, repeat the calculation in batches and combine using each batch's total credit points.