UQ GPA calculator

The University of Queensland reports a GPA on a 1 to 7 scale, weighted by each course’s unit value. Pick the grade for each course to see your GPA.

Grade 4, 2 units	8 points
Grade 5, 2 units	10 points
Grade 5, 1 units	5 points
Grade 7, 1 units	7 points
GPA	5.00

Fig. 1 UQ’s own example: grades 4, 5, 5 and 7 over 2, 2, 1 and 1 units give 30 ÷ 6 = 5.0.

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Fig. 1 Your result with the selected preset.

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Assumptions and sources

Last checked 04/11/2026. Sources: University of Melbourne: Weighted Average Mark; University of Melbourne: Results and grading scheme; UNSW: Guide to UNSW grades; University of Sydney: Weighted Average Mark; University of Newcastle: GPA Calculation Procedure; Deakin University: Results key.

Last checked 07/11/2026. Sources: Monash University: Weighted average mark (WAM); UTS: Grade point average and weighted average mark; my.UQ: Final grades; ANU: Grade point average (GPA); ANU Policy Library: Student assessment (coursework).

Last checked 07/11/2026. Sources: my.UQ: Final grades.

Guide

How UQ calculates GPA

GPA = Σ(grade × unit value) ÷ Σ(unit values). Each course result is a grade from 1 to 7, and larger courses count for more.

In UQ’s example, grades of 4, 5, 5 and 7 in courses worth 2, 2, 1 and 1 units give (8 + 10 + 5 + 7) ÷ 6 = 30 ÷ 6 = 5.0.

The 1 to 7 grades

7 is High Distinction, 6 Distinction, 5 Credit and 4 Pass. A 3 is a marginal fail and may be eligible for supplementary assessment; 2 and 1 are fails. A grade of 3 or lower is a fail, and 4 is the lowest passing grade.

Courses with no grade

If you are enrolled in a course but receive no grade, UQ treats the grade as 0, and the course still counts in the unit total. That lowers your GPA, so make sure your results are finalised before you rely on a figure.

UQ also uses non-numerical codes such as INC, IP, W and X. Its page does not say how each affects GPA, so check the Assessment Procedure or ask UQ before including them.

What this calculator does not do

It works out a plain unit-weighted GPA. Honours classes, scholarships and program entry can use program-specific rules, such as heavier weighting for a thesis, so check your program rules for those.

Common questions

What is a passing GPA at UQ?

GPA is an average, so there is no single pass mark. At course level, 4 is the lowest passing grade and a 3 or lower is a fail.

How does a 2-unit course compare with a 1-unit course?

It counts twice as much. Each grade is multiplied by its unit value, so a 2-unit result has double the effect on your GPA.

Does a marginal fail (3) count?

Yes. A 3 is a result of 3 in the calculation. If you pass a supplementary assessment, your result changes, so update the grade.

Is UQ GPA out of 7?

Yes. The grades run from 1 to 7, so the GPA does too.