GPA Calculator Australia 2026 — Compute Australian GPA, WAM & Honours Class Online (7-Point Scale)

GPA Calculator Australia 2026 — Compute Australian GPA, WAM & Honours Class Online (7-Point Scale)

Free online GPA Calculator Australia — compute your Australian GPA on the 7-point scale (HD=7, D=6, C=5, P=4, F=0–1), your WAM (Weighted Average Mark), and your Honours Classification (H1 First Class, H2A Upper Second, H2B Lower Second, H3 Third Class) instantly. Supports every major Australian university — the Group of Eight (Go8) universities (University of Melbourne, ANU, Sydney, UNSW, Monash, UWA, Adelaide, UQ) plus Macquarie, UTS, QUT, RMIT, La Trobe, Curtin and others. Includes 3 calculator modes, mark-by-mark input (0–100%), conversion to US 4.0 GPA and Indian CGPA, and complete guidance for Australian PR migration ECA, Master's admissions, and overseas applications from Australia.

🏛️ Group of Eight (Go8) 📊 7-Point GPA 📐 WAM Calculator 🏅 H1/H2A/H2B/H3 Honours
3 Calculator Modes 2026 Updated GPA + WAM Dual Output All Australian Universities 100% Free
Calculator Australian Grading System What is WAM? Honours Class (H1–H3) Group of Eight Universities Convert to US / Indian Quick Lookup Worked Example FAQ

Australian GPA Calculator — 3 Modes with Dual GPA + WAM Output

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Mode 1: Courses → GPA + WAM
Enter each course with credit points (units) and your raw mark (0–100%). Calculator computes both 7-point GPA AND WAM simultaneously, with Honours class auto-determined.
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Mode 2: Semester WAM → Cumulative
Combine multiple semester WAM values with credit weights into your overall cumulative WAM and GPA. Useful when you have per-semester transcript data.
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Mode 3: Convert Across Scales
Convert Australian GPA ↔ WAM ↔ US 4.0 GPA ↔ Indian CGPA instantly. Perfect for international applications from Australian universities or to Australian universities.

Australian GPA & WAM Calculator 2026 — Dual Output

Enter each course's name, credit points (Australian universities use 6 units/credit points per standard course typically), and your raw mark out of 100 (the actual % mark from your transcript). Calculator instantly computes 7-point GPA, WAM, and Honours class.

Course
Credit Pts
Mark / 100
Australian-specific note: Australia is one of the few countries that uses two grade metrics together — the 7-point GPA and the WAM (Weighted Average Mark) in percentage. Most Australian Master's admissions actually care more about WAM than GPA because WAM is more granular (it preserves your actual % mark rather than collapsing 75-84% into a single "D"). For PR migration ECA assessments and overseas applications, the GPA on 7-point scale is also reported. Always provide both when applying — GPA 5.83/7.0 (WAM 78) is the recommended format.

🇦🇺 Australian Grading System — HD, D, C, P, F

Australian universities use a 5-band letter grade system with corresponding mark ranges and 7-point GPA values:

HD
GPA 7.0
85–100%
High Distinction 🏆
D
GPA 6.0
75–84%
Distinction ⭐
C
GPA 5.0
65–74%
Credit ✅
P
GPA 4.0
50–64%
Pass
F
GPA 0–1
Below 50%
Fail ❌
Australian 7-point GPA Formula: Australian GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credit Points) ÷ Σ(Credit Points) Worked example: 3 courses (6 credit points each) with grades HD (7), D (6), C (5): GPA = (7×6 + 6×6 + 5×6) ÷ (6+6+6) = (42+36+30) ÷ 18 = 108 ÷ 18 = 6.00
Universities using 4.0 scale instead: A few Australian universities (and many graduate programs) report GPA on the US 4.0 scale rather than the 7-point scale — typically converted as: HD = 4.0, D = 3.7, C = 3.0, P = 2.0, F = 0. Check your transcript carefully. The standard 7-point scale is more common at Go8 and traditional universities; 4.0 scale is more common at some newer / business-focused institutions and for graduate research transcripts.

📐 What is WAM? — Weighted Average Mark Explained

WAM (Weighted Average Mark) is uniquely Australian. Unlike the 7-point GPA (which collapses 75–84% into "D" = 6 GPA), WAM preserves your actual raw mark (the 0–100% you scored), weighted by credit points across all completed courses.

WAM is widely considered the more important metric at Australian universities — it's used for Honours classification, Master's admission, scholarship eligibility, Dean's List recognition, and academic merit calculations. A student with WAM 78 is more meritorious than one with WAM 76 even though both have GPA 6.0 (Distinction band).

WAM Formula: WAM = Σ(Mark × Credit Points) ÷ Σ(Credit Points) Worked example: 3 courses (6 credit points each) with marks 82%, 75%, 70%: WAM = (82×6 + 75×6 + 70×6) ÷ (6+6+6) = (492+450+420) ÷ 18 = 1362 ÷ 18 = 75.67

Why WAM matters more than GPA in Australia:

  • Granular precision: WAM distinguishes 76 from 84 (both D-grade GPA 6.0 but different WAM)
  • Honours classification: H1, H2A, H2B, H3 are determined entirely by WAM thresholds
  • Master's admission ranking: When two applicants have identical GPA 6.0, WAM is the tiebreaker
  • Scholarship decisions: Most Australian scholarships rank by WAM, not GPA
  • Dean's List: Usually WAM 85+ threshold (not GPA-based)
  • Research thesis eligibility: Many require WAM 75+ to enrol in honours/4th-year research stream
Universities differ in WAM calculation: Some Australian universities weight final-year courses more in WAM (e.g., UNSW weights Year 3 courses at 1.5x, ANU weights Year 4 honours research at 2x). Check your specific university's WAM calculation policy in the academic handbook. The calculator above assumes equal weighting; verify against your transcript for the official WAM your university reports.

🏅 Australian Honours Classification — H1, H2A, H2B, H3

Australian universities award degree Honours based on your Honours-year WAM (or in some cases your overall WAM). Four classifications are used, plus Pass:

H1 🏆
First Class Honours
WAM ≥ 80%
Top tier — eligible for PhD admission with scholarship at Go8, internationally competitive for funded PhDs (NIH, NSF, ERC). Required for Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) eligibility.
H2A ⭐
Second Class Honours, Division 1 (Upper Second)
WAM 75–79%
Strong performance — eligible for PhD admission at most Australian universities and many international PhD programs. Most coursework Master's admit comfortably.
H2B ✅
Second Class Honours, Division 2 (Lower Second)
WAM 70–74%
Solid performance — coursework Master's admission common; PhD admission possible at some Australian universities with strong research output. Equivalent to UK 2:2.
H3 🟡
Third Class Honours
WAM 65–69%
Pass with Honours — sufficient for honours degree completion, but limits Master's by Research or PhD options. Coursework programs more accessible.
How Honours-year is structured in Australia: Many Australian universities offer a 1-year "Honours" stream (4th year after 3-year Bachelor) which involves a research thesis (typically 24-48 credit points). The Honours classification is based on this 4th-year WAM, sometimes combined with last-year-of-Bachelor WAM. Some universities (like Melbourne) use overall undergraduate WAM for Honours. Check your specific university's Honours Calculation Rules.

🏛️ Group of Eight (Go8) Universities — GPA & WAM Requirements 2026

The Group of Eight (Go8) is the association of Australia's leading research-intensive universities. Here are their typical Master's program WAM/GPA cutoffs for 2026:

University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
Master's coursework: WAM 70+ (Credit, GPA 5.0+). Top programs (MS in Engineering, MBA): WAM 75+ (H2A, GPA 6.0+). PhD: H1 (WAM 80+) typical with funded scholarship.
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Australian National University (ANU)
Canberra, ACT
Master's: WAM 70+ (GPA 5.0+). Top research programs and policy: WAM 75+ (H2A). PhD with scholarship: H1 (WAM 80+).
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University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
Master's coursework: WAM 65+ (Credit, GPA 5.0+). Master's in Engineering/CS: WAM 70+. PhD: H2A or higher.
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UNSW Sydney
Sydney, NSW
Master's coursework: WAM 65+ (Credit, GPA 5.0+). Master's in Engineering (MEng): WAM 70+. AGSM MBA: WAM 70+ + GMAT 600+.
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Monash University
Melbourne, VIC
Master's coursework: WAM 60+ (Pass, GPA 4.0+). Top programs: WAM 65–70+. MBS MBA: WAM 70+. PhD: H2A or H1.
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University of Western Australia (UWA)
Perth, WA
Master's: WAM 60+ (GPA 4.0+). Top science/engineering: WAM 65+. PhD: H2A or H1 with research.
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University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
Master's: WAM 60+ (GPA 4.0+). Engineering/business: WAM 65+. PhD: H2A or H1. Adelaide Scholarships: WAM 75+.
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University of Queensland (UQ)
Brisbane, QLD
Master's coursework: WAM 60+ (GPA 4.0+). Competitive programs: WAM 65–70+. PhD: H2A or H1. RTP Stipend: WAM 80+.
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Beyond the Go8 — other major Australian universities: University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Macquarie University, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), RMIT, La Trobe, Curtin, Deakin, Griffith, Swinburne — typically have lower WAM cutoffs (WAM 55–65 for Master's) than Go8, making them more accessible. Many offer industry-focused programs in business, IT, engineering, and design. Check the specific program for exact cutoffs.

🔄 Convert Australian GPA / WAM to US 4.0, Indian CGPA, UK Class

When applying overseas from Australia, you'll need to express your Australian metrics in the destination country's grade format. Here are the conversion formulas:

Australian 7-point GPA → US 4.0 GPA: US GPA = Australian GPA × (4 ÷ 7) ≈ Aus GPA × 0.571 Australian WAM → US 4.0 GPA: US GPA ≈ (WAM ÷ 100) × 4 (linear) — or use WES official evaluation Australian WAM → Indian CGPA: Indian CGPA ≈ WAM ÷ 10 (for ×10 universities like VTU/KTU/AKTU) Australian WAM → UK Honours Class: WAM 70+ → First Class | 60–69 → 2:1 | 50–59 → 2:2 | 40–49 → 3rd Worked examples: Aus GPA 6.0 (D / WAM ~78) → US GPA 3.43 → Indian CGPA 7.8 → UK 2:1 / First Aus GPA 7.0 (HD / WAM ~88) → US GPA 4.0 → Indian CGPA 8.8 → UK First Class
For US MS applications from Australia: Use WES (World Education Services) for official credential evaluation. WES converts your Australian transcript to US GPA accurately using their course-by-course mapping. The conversion above is an approximation; WES gives the legally authoritative value US admissions committees rely on. For UK applications, use UK ENIC Statement of Comparability.

Australian WAM & GPA Quick Lookup — Cross-Scale Reference

Use this lookup table to instantly see equivalents across all major grade systems. The highlighted rows are the most commonly-referenced WAMs for Australian Master's and PhD admissions:

WAMAustralian GradeAus GPA (7)HonoursUS GPA (4.0)Indian CGPA (10)UK Class
50P4.0—2.05.02:2
55P4.0—2.25.52:2
60P4.0—2.46.02:1
65C5.0H32.66.52:1
70C5.0H2B2.87.01st
75D6.0H2A ⭐3.07.51st
78D6.0H2A3.127.81st
80D6.0H1 🏆3.28.01st
85HD7.0H13.48.51st
90HD7.0H13.69.01st
95HD7.0H13.89.51st
How to read this table: Find your WAM in the leftmost column. Move right to see your Australian grade letter, 7-point GPA, Honours class equivalent, and conversions to US 4.0 GPA, Indian CGPA, and UK Class. Use Mode 3 calculator above for any specific WAM value with detailed conversions.

Worked Example — UNSW Engineering Student GPA + WAM

A UNSW B.E. Computer Science student in Year 1 Semester 1 with 6 courses of 6 credit points each:

CourseCredit PtsMark %LetterGPA
COMP1511 Programming Fundamentals688HD7
MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A675D6
PHYS1121 Physics 1A678D6
ENGG1000 Engineering Design670C5
ENGG1300 Engineering Mechanics673C5
INFS1602 Digital Transformation682D6
Totals:36———
Compute 7-point GPA: GPA = (7×6 + 6×6 + 6×6 + 5×6 + 5×6 + 6×6) ÷ 36 = 210 ÷ 36 = 5.83 Compute WAM: WAM = (88×6 + 75×6 + 78×6 + 70×6 + 73×6 + 82×6) ÷ 36 = 2796 ÷ 36 = 77.67 Honours equivalent: WAM 77.67 → H2A (Second Class Honours, Division 1) ⭐ Cross-scale conversions: US 4.0 GPA ≈ 3.33 | Indian CGPA ≈ 7.77 | UK 1st Class
What this means: This student is performing at the H2A (Upper Second / Distinction average) level — comfortable for most Australian Master's coursework admission, including UNSW/Sydney/UQ. For Go8 PhD admission with scholarship (requiring H1 / WAM 80+), they need to improve marks in subsequent semesters. The student's strongest course (COMP1511 at 88) and weakest (ENGG1000 at 70) reflect typical Year 1 patterns — areas of strength and weakness become clearer in later years.

When Australian GPA & WAM Matter Most

  1. Australian Master's coursework admission. All Go8 and most non-Go8 universities require minimum WAM 55–70 depending on program. Competitive programs (engineering, CS, business) require WAM 65–75+.
  2. Australian Master's by Research / PhD admission. Almost always require Honours-equivalent (H2A or H1, WAM 75+). PhD with Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend scholarship requires H1 (WAM 80+).
  3. Dean's List / academic honors. Most Australian universities recognise students with WAM 85+ on Dean's List (some 80+, varies by university). Appears on official transcripts.
  4. Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) / Research Training Program Stipend. Federal scholarships for PhD students require H1 (WAM 80+) typically, plus strong research proposal.
  5. Australian PR migration (Skilled Independent / Skilled Nominated). Department of Home Affairs requires Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) via VETASSESS or similar. Your Australian GPA on 7-point scale is included in the academic credentials report.
  6. Graduate job applications (Big 4, BCG, McKinsey, Macquarie Bank, CBA). Top Australian employers often filter at WAM 75+ (Distinction equivalent). Some specifically require H1 (WAM 80+) for management/consulting tracks.
  7. Internship applications. Engineering internships (Atlassian, Canva, Macquarie, Westpac) typically expect WAM 70+ for cadetships, WAM 75+ for graduate programs.
  8. International MS applications from Australia. US/UK/Canadian MS programs require WAM/GPA conversion via WES (WAM 75+ ≈ US 3.0+ GPA, qualifies for most MS minimums).
  9. Honours Year admission. Many Australian universities require minimum WAM 65 (some 70) in your major-relevant subjects to enrol in the optional 4th-year Honours research stream.
  10. Professional school applications. Australian Law (JD), Medical (MD), Dentistry, Pharmacy — typically require WAM 70+ alongside professional admission tests (LSAT, GAMSAT, UCAT).

7 Practical Tips for Australian Students Tracking GPA & WAM

  1. Track WAM, not just GPA. WAM is more granular and more important for Australian admissions. A student with WAM 79.5 has nearly H1 distinction; one with WAM 76 is solidly H2A — both could have GPA 6.0.
  2. Check your university's WAM weighting policy. UNSW weights Year 3 at 1.5x, ANU weights Honours research at 2x — your transcript WAM may differ from naive average. Verify with your faculty handbook.
  3. Aim for WAM 75+ for Go8 Master's admission. WAM 75 = H2A (Upper Second / Distinction) — the threshold that opens most Go8 Master's programs and qualifies you for some scholarships.
  4. Use the calculator's Mode 1 every semester. Track your WAM after each semester to project end-of-year totals. The 30-second check maintains motivation and goal-setting.
  5. WD (Withdraw) vs F (Fail) decision. If you're failing a course mid-semester, withdraw before the census date — WD doesn't affect WAM/GPA, while F drags both down significantly.
  6. Light electives can save WAM. If you need WAM repair, choose electives with reputations for fair grading. Use platforms like StudentVIP, Reddit r/UNSW, r/UniMelb to research course difficulty.
  7. Provide GPA + WAM on resumes. Best Australian resume practice: "WAM: 78 (H2A) | GPA: 6.0/7.0" — gives recipients both metrics without forcing conversion. For international resumes: add "(≈3.1 US GPA / 7.8 Indian CGPA)".

Australian GPA Calculator FAQ — 2026 Edition

Australian GPA is calculated on a 7-point scale where HD (High Distinction, 85%+) = 7, D (Distinction, 75-84%) = 6, C (Credit, 65-74%) = 5, P (Pass, 50-64%) = 4, and F (Fail) = 0 or 1. The formula is: Australian GPA = Σ(Course Grade Points × Credit Points) ÷ Σ(Credit Points). Most Australian universities use 6 credit points per standard course. A few Australian universities use the US 4.0 scale instead — check your specific transcript.
WAM (Weighted Average Mark) is uniquely Australian — it's the weighted average of your raw marks (0-100%) across all courses, weighted by credit points. The formula is: WAM = Σ(Mark × Credit Points) ÷ Σ(Credit Points). For example, if you scored 82% in a 6-credit course and 75% in another 6-credit course, your WAM = (82×6 + 75×6) ÷ 12 = 78.5. WAM is used by Australian universities for Honours Classification and is often more important than GPA for Australian Master's admissions because it's more granular (preserves your actual % rather than collapsing 75-84% into a single "D").
WAM thresholds: First Class Honours (H1) = 80%+ WAM, Second Class Honours Division 1 (H2A) = 75-79%, Second Class Honours Division 2 (H2B) = 70-74%, Third Class Honours (H3) = 65-69%, Pass = 50-64%. For Group of Eight (Go8) Master's admission: WAM 65+ (Credit) minimum, WAM 75+ (Distinction / H2A) preferred. For competitive programs and scholarships: WAM 80+ (H1) required. For PhD admission at Go8 with Research Training Program Stipend: typically WAM 80+ with strong research output.
Convert Australian 7-point GPA to US 4.0 GPA using: US GPA ≈ (Australian GPA ÷ 7) × 4. So: Aus GPA 7.0 (HD) = 4.0 US GPA, Aus 6.0 (D) ≈ 3.43, Aus 5.5 ≈ 3.14, Aus 5.0 (C) ≈ 2.86, Aus 4.0 (P) ≈ 2.29. Alternatively, convert via WAM: US GPA ≈ (WAM ÷ 100) × 4 (simple linear) — so WAM 75 ≈ 3.0 US GPA, WAM 80 ≈ 3.2, WAM 85 ≈ 3.4. For official US MS/PhD applications, use WES (World Education Services) credential evaluation — their course-by-course mapping is more accurate than these linear approximations.
University of Melbourne Master's program requirements (2026): Standard coursework Master's: WAM 70+ (Credit average, GPA 5.0+). Competitive programs (Master of Engineering, MS in Computer Science, MIBA): WAM 75+ (Distinction / H2A, GPA 6.0+). Melbourne Business School MBA: WAM 75+ + GMAT 600+. PhD admission with University of Melbourne Scholarship: WAM 80+ (H1) + strong research. Always check the specific program's website for current cutoffs.
Most Australian universities use the 7-point GPA scale (HD=7, D=6, C=5, P=4, F=0-1) as the standard. This is the scale used at Go8 universities (Melbourne, ANU, Sydney, UNSW, Monash, UWA, Adelaide, UQ) and most traditional/research-intensive universities. A few Australian universities (particularly some business-focused ones and graduate programs reporting to international students) use the US 4.0 scale. WAM (Weighted Average Mark) on the 0-100% scale is used universally for Honours classification. Check your transcript — it will explicitly state the scale used.
GPA uses the 7-point scale where each letter grade maps to a single value: HD=7, D=6, C=5, P=4, F=0-1. WAM uses the raw 0-100% mark directly. The key difference: WAM is more granular. A student with HD 95% has GPA 7 and WAM 95; a student with HD 86% also has GPA 7 but WAM only 86. WAM distinguishes 86 from 95; GPA doesn't. For Australian admissions and rankings, WAM is the more important metric because it preserves precision. GPA is sometimes used for overseas comparisons (since 7-point translates to other scales) and for some institutional reporting.
Yes — WAM 75 is solid. It's at the Distinction average threshold and qualifies for H2A (Second Class Honours, Division 1). WAM 75 opens most Go8 Master's coursework admissions, qualifies for many graduate job programs (Big 4 consulting at Distinction-tier filter), and is the typical minimum for Master's by Research at Go8 universities. For top scholarships and PhD admission with funding, you'd need WAM 80+ (H1). For elite competitive programs (Melbourne JD, Sydney MD, AGSM MBA), WAM 78-80+ is often needed alongside professional tests.
Many Australian universities offer a 1-year Honours stream after a 3-year Bachelor (so total 4 years). The Honours-year WAM is calculated from your Honours year courses only (typically 24-48 credit points of advanced coursework + research thesis). The Honours classification (H1/H2A/H2B/H3) is based on this Honours-year WAM, sometimes combined with final-year Bachelor WAM. Some universities (Melbourne, ANU) use overall undergraduate WAM. Some weight the Honours research thesis more heavily (e.g., 50% of Honours WAM). Check your specific university's Honours Calculation Rules in the academic handbook.
Yes, but the impact diminishes as you accumulate more completed credit points. Each new semester represents a smaller percentage of total credit points, so its weight in cumulative WAM decreases. Example: cumulative WAM 72 over 96 credit points + new semester WAM 82 over 24 credit points = new cumulative WAM = (72×96 + 82×24) ÷ 120 = (6912+1968)/120 = 74. Only +2 improvement despite a strong semester. Earlier-semester impact is much larger. Use Mode 2 of the calculator above to model exact scenarios. Strategies: aim for HD marks in lighter electives, use Pass/Fail option for non-major courses where available, and seek academic support early.
For new Australian graduates: Yes, especially for graduate program applications. Include both formats: "WAM: 78 (H2A) | GPA: 6.0/7.0". Top employers (Big 4 consulting, investment banks, FAANG, government grad schemes) often filter by WAM 75+. For applications to overseas employers/universities, add equivalents: "WAM 78 (H2A) ≈ US GPA 3.12 / UK 1st Class". For mid-career professionals (5+ years post-graduation), WAM/GPA can typically be omitted in favour of professional achievements and certifications. Always specify the format and scale to prevent confusion.
The theoretical maximum WAM is 100 (perfect 100% in every single course across the entire degree). In practice, WAM 90+ is exceptional — top 1-2% of students. WAM 95+ is extremely rare — usually limited to engineering/mathematics students who excel in heavily mark-based assessment. The 7-point GPA caps at 7.0 (HD across all courses), which corresponds to WAM 85+ at minimum. For practical reference: WAM 85+ = top 5-10% of students, WAM 80+ = top 15-20%, WAM 75+ = top 25-30%, WAM 70+ = top 50% (Australia-wide).
Disclaimer: This GPA Calculator Australia uses the standard 7-point GPA scale (HD=7, D=6, C=5, P=4, F=0-1) and WAM calculation methodology common to most Australian universities. Individual universities have their own specific calculation rules — some weight final-year courses more heavily, some include/exclude WD or Pass-graded courses, some use different grade-point assignments. The GPA and WAM shown on your official transcript from your Australian university is the legally authoritative value — calculator output is reference only. For official applications (Master's coursework/research, PhD admission, graduate jobs, PR migration ECA via VETASSESS, US/UK MS abroad), always use the values from your official transcript, not the values computed here. Cross-scale conversions (Australian 7-point ↔ US 4.0, ↔ Indian CGPA, ↔ UK Class) are linear approximations widely accepted; for legally-binding credential evaluation, use WES (USA/Canada) or UK ENIC.