University of Sydney WAM calculator
The University of Sydney generally does not give you a running WAM, and it does not use a GPA. This calculator works out your WAM from your results notice using Sydney’s formula.
| Mark 72, 6 credit points | 432 |
|---|---|
| Mark 88, 6 credit points | 528 |
| Mark 45, 6 credit points | 270 |
| WAM (1230 ÷ 18) | 68.333 |
Try your own numbers
Last checked 07/11/2026. Sources: University of Sydney: How to find my WAM; University of Sydney: Guide to grades.
Guide
Why you need to calculate it yourself
Sydney says it generally does not give you a progressive WAM for the units you have completed so far, and a WAM does not appear on your final transcript. The exception is students who completed units in Semester 1 2020, whose WAM and converted WAM are included on the transcript once the degree is awarded. You can see your Annual Average Mark and Semester Average Mark in Sydney Student.
Sydney’s formula
WAM = Σ(mark × credit point value × level weight) ÷ Σ(credit point value × level weight).
The steps are to choose the period you want, decide which units to include, multiply each unit’s mark by its credit points, add the totals and divide by the credit points attempted. Generally every unit has a level weighting of one, although there are exceptions for some faculty and school calculations. This calculator uses a weight of one.
Which units count
Units with a numerical mark out of 100 count, including units credited with a mark. A failed unit with a mark is included, and if you retake it and pass, both the failed mark and the passing mark are counted. Units credited from another institution, units completed on exchange or study abroad, and units that gave a grade but no mark (such as SR, FR, WD and NE) are not included.
Grades and no GPA
Sydney’s bands are HD 85–100, DI 75–84, CR 65–74, PS 50–64 and FA 0–49. The University does not use a GPA: if you are asked for one, contact the organisation for its formula and apply it to your own grades.
Common questions
Will my WAM be on my Sydney transcript?
Generally no. Sydney does not provide a progressive WAM or put one on the final transcript, except for students who completed units in Semester 1 2020.
Does Sydney use GPA?
No. If an organisation asks for your GPA, ask it for its formula and apply that to your grades.
Do my failed units count?
A failed unit that has a mark is included. If you retake and pass, both the failed attempt and the passing mark are counted.
Do all faculties use the same WAM?
Not always. Some faculties and schools apply a level weighting or their own rules, for example in honours calculations. Check your faculty’s resolutions in the handbook.