How Monash calculates your GPA
Monash University gives every grade a value from 0.0 to 4.0. Your GPA is the sum of each grade value multiplied by the unit's credit points, divided by the total credit points, calculated to three decimal places.
GPA = Σ (grade value × unit credit points) ÷ Σ unit credit points
Monash calculates a GPA for your award course if you started it on or after semester one, 2008. Research master's and PhD courses don't have one. The calculator on the Monash website and this one give an indication only; your official GPA is in WES or the Student Portal.
Monash grade values
| Grade | Usual marks | Grade value |
|---|---|---|
| HD (High Distinction) | 80–100 | 4.0 |
| D (Distinction) | 70–79 | 3.0 |
| C (Credit) | 60–69 | 2.0 |
| P (Pass) | 50–59 | 1.0 |
| NP (Near pass) | — | 0.7 |
| N (Fail) | 0–49 | 0.3 |
| NH (Hurdle fail) | — | 0.3 |
| WN (Withdrawn fail) | — | 0.0 |
Notice that a fail is not worth zero at Monash: N and NH give 0.3. Only a withdrawn fail (WN) is 0.0. The grades SFR, NE, NAS, WI, PGO, NPGO and WNGO are excluded from the GPA altogether.
How to calculate your Monash GPA: worked example
| Unit | Credit points | Grade | Points × value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Programming | 6 | HD | 24.0 |
| Discrete Mathematics | 6 | D | 18.0 |
| Computer Systems | 6 | C | 12.0 |
| Elective | 6 | N | 1.8 |
| Total | 24 | 55.8 |
GPA = 55.8 ÷ 24 = 2.325
Monash GPA and percentages
Monash does not convert GPAs into percentages. The converter tab shows which grade levels your GPA sits between; for example 3.200 is between D (3.0) and HD (4.0). If an application needs a percentage, send your official academic transcript.
Monash CGPA calculator FAQs
Is the Monash GPA out of 4 or 7?
Out of 4. Monash grade values run from 0.0 to 4.0, with HD 4.0, D 3.0, C 2.0 and P 1.0.
Does a fail count as zero at Monash?
No. A fail (N) and a hurdle fail (NH) are worth 0.3. Only a withdrawn fail (WN) is 0.0.
How many decimal places does Monash use for GPA?
Monash calculates the GPA to three decimal places, for example 2.325.
Which grades are left out of the Monash GPA?
SFR, NE, NAS, WI, PGO, NPGO and WNGO are excluded from the calculation.
What marks give an HD at Monash?
An HD is usually 80–100. D is 70–79, C 60–69 and P 50–59.
Where can I see my official Monash GPA?
In WES or the Student Portal. Calculators, including the one on the Monash website, only give an indication. If you think your GPA is wrong, contact Monash Connect.
Sources
- Monash University: Grade point average (GPA)
- Monash College: Results – reading your marks (Monash University grading bands)
Last checked: 18 October 2026. University rules can change, so always confirm your results with your own university's latest official rules. See our Terms of Use.