Australia University Grade Calculator (HD / D / C / P1 / P2)

Use this free Australian university grade calculator to combine your assignment, quiz and exam marks into a final percentage and grade band using the typical HD, D, C, P1 and P2 system. You can also see what you need on your final exam to pass, get a Credit, or aim for a High Distinction.

1. Select grading system

Typical Australian university bands with High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, Pass levels and Fail.

Grade bands

  • HD – High Distinction (HD) (85–100%)GPA ~ 7
  • D – Distinction (D) (75–84%)GPA ~ 6
  • C – Credit (C) (65–74%)GPA ~ 5
  • P1 – Pass Level 1 (P1) (55–64%)GPA ~ 4
  • P2 – Pass Level 2 (P2) (50–54%)GPA ~ 3
  • F – Fail (F) (0–49%)GPA ~ 1

2. Assessments & weights

Add each assignment, quiz or exam with its percentage weight. Marks and weights are automatically clamped between 0 and 100.

AssessmentWeight (%)Score (%)

3. Current and final grade

Completed weight
0.0%
Total weight
100.0%
Current average so far
0.00%
Projected final result
0.00%
F – Fail (F)

4. What do I need on the final?

Choose a target overall percentage and the assessment you want to solve for. The calculator will estimate the minimum score needed on that assessment.

Required score
Enter some marks first to see what you need.

5. WAM & GPA (Australia – Uni, approx.)

Enter your completed courses, credit points, and marks to estimate your WAM (Weighted Average Mark) and an approximate GPA on a 1–7 scale based on typical HD / D / C / P1 / P2 bands. Real university formulas may differ slightly.

CodeNameCreditsMark (%)Band
—
—
Total credits
9.00
WAM (Weighted Avg Mark)
0.00%
Approx. GPA (1–7, band-based)
0.00

This is an approximation using the HD/D/C/P1/P2 bands defined in this tool. Always check your official WAM/GPA in your university portal.

How Australian university grades work (HD, D, C, P1, P2)

Every Australian university has its own slight variation, but most follow a similar structure:

  • HD – High Distinction: usually 85–100%
  • D – Distinction: usually 75–84%
  • C – Credit: usually 65–74%
  • P1 / P2 – Pass levels: usually 50–64%
  • F – Fail: below 50%

Your final grade for a course is normally based on a combination of assignments, quizzes, labs, group work and your final exam, each with their own weight (for example 20% + 30% + 50%).

How to use this Australian grade calculator

  1. Make sure the grading system at the top is set to Australia – Uni (HD / D / C / P1 / P2).
  2. Under Assessments & weights, list each assessment (Assignment 1, Quiz, Final Exam, etc.).
  3. Enter the weight of each item as a percentage (for example 20, 30, 50). Most subjects will add up to 100%.
  4. As you receive marks back, type them into the Score column (for example 78, 92, 64).
  5. Look at the Grade summary on the right to see your current average, final percentage and grade band.

You can leave future assessments blank and the tool will automatically calculate your average based only on completed work.

Work out what you need on the final exam

The section called "What do I need on the final?" is designed for the classic question:

“If my current average is X, what mark do I need on the exam to pass or get a HD?”

  1. Make sure you have entered marks for all completed assessment items.
  2. Choose your target overall percentage (e.g. 50 for a pass, 75 for a Distinction, 85 for a High Distinction).
  3. In the dropdown, select your Final Exam (or whichever assessment you are solving for).
  4. The calculator will show the minimum score you need on that assessment to reach your target final mark.

WAM and approximate GPA for Australian students

When you use the Australian grading system, you'll also see an additional card for WAM & GPA. This lets you:

  • Enter each course with its credit points and final mark.
  • See your Weighted Average Mark (WAM) across all courses.
  • Estimate a 1–7 style GPA based on the HD / D / C / P / F bands.

Different universities may use slightly different WAM and GPA formulas. This calculator is intended as a helpful estimate only – always check your official results in your student portal for the final word.

Other grade calculators you might need

If you study overseas or compare results, you may also want:

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  • UK honours degree calculator (1st, 2:1, 2:2, 3rd)
  • IB Diploma 7–1 calculator
  • A-Level and GCSE 9–1 style calculators

This site is designed to support multiple grading systems so you can stay on top of your results, no matter where you study.

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