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.
Typical Australian university bands with High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, Pass levels and Fail.
Add each assignment, quiz or exam with its percentage weight. Marks and weights are automatically clamped between 0 and 100.
| Assessment | Weight (%) | Score (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Weight is how much each item counts toward the final mark (these usually add up to 100). Score is the mark you received out of 100.
Choose a target overall percentage and the assessment you want to solve for. The calculator will estimate the minimum score needed on that assessment.
Copies a link that reopens this exact calculation — handy for sending to a friend or saving for later.
Every Australian university has its own slight variation, but most follow a similar structure:
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%).
You can leave future assessments blank and the tool will automatically calculate your average based only on completed work.
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?”
If you also need your WAM (Weighted Average Mark) and an approximate 1–7 GPA based on the HD / D / C / P1 / P2 bands, try the Australia WAM & GPA Calculator.
If you study overseas or compare results, you may also want:
This site is designed to support multiple grading systems so you can stay on top of your results, no matter where you study.
Most Australian universities release Semester 2 results in mid-to-late November or early December, shortly after the exam period finishes. Check your university's official academic calendar for the exact release date.
It varies by university, but a Distinction is commonly 75–84% and a High Distinction is commonly 85% and above. Some faculties use slightly different boundaries, so check your unit outline or faculty handbook for the exact cut-offs.
Yes — a failed assessment's mark is still included in your weighted final percentage for that course based on its assessment weight. If you fail the course overall and repeat it, most universities keep the original attempt on your transcript even though it doesn't count toward your final result for that enrolment.
Switch to a different grading system – each calculator uses the same layout so it’s easy to use.