Pick your university's scale, then add each unit's credit points and grade. Most Australian universities use a 7-point GPA; some, such as Monash, use a 4-point scale.
Unit
Credit points
Grade
Australian GPA scales
Grade
7-point
4-point
High Distinction
7
4
Distinction
6
3
Credit
5
2
Pass
4
1
Fail
0
0
Some universities give a small value to fails (for example 1.5 on a 7-point scale, or 0.3 for a near-fail on Monash's scale). If yours does, your official GPA may differ slightly from this estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 5 GPA good in Australia?
Yes. A 5.0 on the 7-point scale is a credit average. Many graduate programs ask for 5.0+, and 6.0+ is a distinction average.
How do I convert an Australian GPA to a US GPA?
There's no official formula. Use our GPA converter for an estimate, and use WES or your target university's own evaluation for applications.