WAM to GPA Converter
Convert your Australian Weighted Average Mark (WAM) to US GPA on the 4.0 scale. Includes HD/D/CR/P grade bands and full degree classification reference for graduate program applications.
Quick WAM to US GPA Reference
How to Convert Australian WAM to US GPA
Australia's Weighted Average Mark (WAM) is expressed as a percentage. To apply to US graduate programs or report your grades to US scholarship bodies, you need to convert your WAM to the 4.0 GPA scale. This converter uses a proportional band-based conversion that maps each Australian grade band (HD, D, CR, P, F) to its nearest US GPA equivalent.
Use the Convert tab for a single WAM value. The Advanced tier below shows a full reference table of WAM ranges with degree classifications and US GPA equivalents. The Professional tier provides a multi-semester WAM tracker with cumulative GPA analysis — useful when preparing a graduate school application portfolio.
| WAM | Band | AU Classification | US GPA | Graduate Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | HD | First Class Honours | 4.00 | PhD, all programs |
| 95% | HD | First Class Honours | 4.00 | PhD, all programs |
| 90% | HD | First Class Honours | 4.00 | PhD, all programs |
| 85% | HD | First Class Honours | 4.00 | PhD, all programs |
| 82% | HD | First Class Honours | 4.00 | PhD, all programs |
| 80% | HD | First Class Honours | 4.00 | PhD, all programs |
| 79% | D | First Class Honours (H2A boundary) | 3.90 | Most PhD programs |
| 78% | D | Second Class Honours Div I | 3.80 | Most PhD programs |
| 75% | D | Second Class Honours Div I | 3.50 | Master's & most PhD |
| 73% | D | Second Class Honours Div I | 3.30 | Master's programs |
| 70% | D | Second Class Honours Div I | 3.00 | Most master's programs |
| 68% | CR | Second Class Honours Div II | 2.80 | Some master's programs |
| 65% | CR | Second Class Honours Div II | 2.50 | Graduate certificates |
| 63% | CR | Third Class Honours (boundary) | 2.30 | Limited grad options |
| 60% | CR | Third Class Honours | 2.00 | Limited grad options |
| 58% | P | Pass degree | 1.80 | Pass only |
| 55% | P | Pass degree | 1.50 | Pass only |
| 52% | P | Pass degree | 1.20 | Pass only |
| 50% | P | Pass degree | 1.00 | Minimum passing |
Conversions are approximate. Honours thresholds vary by university (H1 = 75+ at some, 80+ at others).
WAM to US GPA Conversion Method
D (70–79%): US GPA = 3.0 + (WAM − 70) ÷ 10 [range: 3.0–4.0]
CR (60–69%): US GPA = 2.0 + (WAM − 60) ÷ 10 [range: 2.0–3.0]
P (50–59%): US GPA = 1.0 + (WAM − 50) ÷ 10 [range: 1.0–2.0]
F (0–49%): US GPA = WAM ÷ 50 [range: 0–1.0]
Examples:
WAM 75 → D band → 3.0 + (75−70)÷10 = 3.50
WAM 68 → CR band → 2.0 + (68−60)÷10 = 2.80
WAM 82 → HD → 4.0
Australian Degree Classification & US Equivalents
First Class Honours (H1): WAM 75–80+ — US GPA 3.7–4.0 — top tier for PhD and research careers
Second Class Honours Div I (H2A): WAM 70–74 — US GPA 3.0–3.7 — strong academic standing
Second Class Honours Div II (H2B): WAM 65–69 — US GPA 2.5–3.0 — meets basic graduate requirements
Third Class Honours (H3): WAM 60–64 — US GPA 2.0–2.5 — limited graduate options
Pass degree: WAM 50–59 — US GPA 1.0–2.0 — completed without honours distinction