This Macquarie WAM calculator helps students estimate their WAM (Weighted Average Mark) and current unit marks. Enter the credit value and choose a grade for each course to calculate your WAM.
Calculate your Weighted Average Mark (WAM)
Find on eStudent or your unofficial transcript. Leave blank if starting from scratch.
Sum of credit points for all units counted in WAM (exclude W and S grades).
Unit nameMark (/100)Credit points
Term WAM—
Cumulative WAM—
Note: For planning only. Official WAM on eStudent. WAM = sum of (mark × credit points) ÷ total credit points. W (Withdrawal) and S (Satisfactory) grades excluded. WAM uses actual marks — not grade bands. Pre-2020 transcripts show GPA (4-pt or 7-pt scale); students enrolled from 2020 onward have WAM. Check the Macquarie WAM page for full details.
Macquarie University Grade Scale
Since 2020, Macquarie University uses WAM (Weighted Average Mark) on transcripts - a percentage out of 100 - replacing GPA.
| Grade Band | Mark Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HD | 85–100% | High Distinction |
| D | 75–84% | Distinction |
| Cr | 65–74% | Credit |
| P | 50–64% | Pass |
| F | 0–49% | Fail |
WAM Calculator MQ Example
WAM = Σ(actual mark × credit points) ÷ Σ(credit points)
| Unit | Mark (%) | Credit Points | Mark × Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 | 10 | 780 |
| 2 | 65 | 10 | 650 |
| Total | — | 20 | 1430 |
Final Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| Sum of (Mark × Credit Points) | 1430 |
| Total Credit Points | 20 |
| WAM | 1430 ÷ 20 = 71.50 |