Adelaide University WAM calculator

Adelaide University uses GPA as its standard scheme, but a WAM is available for things like graduate applications. Enter each graded course’s mark and units.

Mark 68, 6 credit points	408
Mark 80, 6 credit points	480
Mark 65, 6 credit points	390
Mark 77, 6 credit points	462
Mark 60, 6 credit points	360
Mark 55, 6 credit points	330
Mark 84, 6 credit points	504
WAM (2934 ÷ 42) = 69.857, cut off at 2 d.p.	69.85

Fig. 1 Adelaide University’s own example (Kim): marks 68, 80, 65, 77, 60, 55 and 84 over 6 units each give 2,934 ÷ 42 = 69.857, which the university shows as 69.85. One non-graded (PNG) course is left out.

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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 10/11/2026. Sources: RMIT: Grade Point Average (GPA); RMIT: Weighted Average Mark (WAM); UOW: Weighted average mark calculations (WAM); UWA: Weighted Average Mark explained (askUWA); QUT MOPP: Grading Scales and Awards Policy; QUT: Postgraduate applying, calculating your GPA; Adelaide University: Grade point average and weighted average mark.

Last checked 10/11/2026. Sources: Adelaide University: Grade point average and weighted average mark.

Guide

How Adelaide University calculates WAM

WAM = Σ(course mark % × course units) ÷ Σ(course units). The WAM goes to two decimal places and is not rounded up or down, so 69.857 is shown as 69.85.

In the university’s example there are seven graded courses at 6 units each, 42 units in total. The marks times units add to 2,934.

What is left out

Non-graded courses and all withdrawn results (W and WF) do not count towards a WAM.

When you would use a WAM

Most of the time you will not need one, because the GPA is the standard scheme. You might be asked for it when you apply for other opportunities after study, such as a graduate scheme. The university’s Student Assist team can confirm your WAM and provide it in a letter.

WAM and honours

Your program WAM and your honours grade are separate things. Honours grades are based on an honours-only WAM, which is not calculated here. Honours courses also count towards your GPA.

Common questions

Does Adelaide University use a WAM?

It uses GPA as its standard scheme. A WAM is available on request, for example for a graduate scheme application.

Is the WAM rounded?

No. It goes to two decimal places without rounding up or down.

Do withdrawn courses count?

No. Withdrawn results (W and WF) and non-graded courses are left out.

Is the honours WAM the same as the program WAM?

No. Honours grades use a separate WAM from honours courses only, which this calculator does not work out.