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Australian GPA Calculator
Australian universities calculate GPA from letter grades, not marks. On the common 7-point scale, High Distinction = 7, Distinction = 6, Credit = 5 and Pass = 4. On the 4-point scale they are 4, 3, 2 and 1. Each grade is weighted by the unit’s credit points: GPA = Σ(grade points × credit points) ÷ Σ credit points.
Universities give a fail different values: most give 0, and some give a small non-zero number on their scale. Enter the value from your handbook in the fail field. Pass/fail units, credit transfers and withdrawn units are usually excluded. Because GPA uses grade bands, a mark of 76 and a mark of 84 both count as a Distinction. Your GPA can therefore move differently from your WAM.
Worked example: D, C, HD, P and D in five 6-credit-point units give (6 + 5 + 7 + 4 + 6) × 6 = 168 ÷ 30 = 5.60 on the 7-point scale. On the 4-point scale the same grades give 2.60.
Result and step-by-step working
30 credit points
| Unit | Grade | Grade points | Credit points | GP × CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL1001 | D | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| CHEM1001 | C | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| STAT1003 | HD | 7 | 6 | 42 |
| PSYC1001 | P | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| BIOL1002 | D | 6 | 6 | 36 |
- Grade pointsHD = 7, D = 6, C = 5, P = 4, fail = your entered value.
- Weight by credit pointsΣ(grade points × credit points) = 168; Σ credit points = 30
- Divide168 ÷ 30 = 5.60
Australian GPA scales
| Grade | 7-point | 4-point |
|---|---|---|
| High Distinction (HD) | 7 | 4 |
| Distinction (D) | 6 | 3 |
| Credit (C) | 5 | 2 |
| Pass (P) | 4 | 1 |
| Fail (F/N) | 0 (varies) | 0 (varies) |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a good GPA in Australia?
- On the 7-point scale, 5.0 is a Credit average, 6.0 a Distinction average and 6.5+ is excellent. Graduate programs often ask for 5.0 or higher.
- How do I convert an Australian 7-point GPA to a US 4.0 GPA?
- There is no single official formula. Credential evaluators such as WES convert grade by grade (for example HD and D to A). Divide-by-7-times-4 is only a rough guide.
- Do failed units count in my GPA?
- Yes at most universities, usually at 0 points. Check whether a later pass replaces the fail in your university’s rules.
- Is GPA or WAM more important?
- It depends on the university and the program. Many use WAM for honours and scholarships and GPA for graduate entry. Use both calculators to see each.
Last reviewed: October 8, 2026. Calculations run in your browser; nothing you enter is sent anywhere.