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United Kingdom grade
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Scale: Classification / module %Method: Classification & module bandStatus: estimateUpdated: 2026-06-23
Unofficial estimate for planning only. Official applications require a WES/ECE credential evaluation; actual results vary by institution tier and course rigor.
How United Kingdom grades convert to US GPA
UK uses degree classifications; module percentages map by band (70%+ → 4.0). UK marking is harsher than it looks — a First at 70% equals a US A.
UK degrees use a classification (First, 2:1, 2:2, Third) derived from module percentages where 70%+ is a First. UK marking is much harsher than it looks.
Grade equivalents at a glance
| United Kingdom grade | US GPA (est.) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| First (70%+) | ~4.0 | First Class Honours |
| 2:1 (60–69%) | ~3.7 | Upper Second |
| 2:2 (50–59%) | ~3.0 | Lower Second |
| Third (40–49%) | ~2.3 | Third Class |
| < 40% | 0.0 | Fail |
Is this competitive for US admission?
A 2:1 is the common bar for competitive US and UK postgraduate study and converts to roughly a 3.7 US GPA. A UK 70% (a First) equals a US A — never read it as 70%. Confirm each programme.
Credential evaluation (WES / ECE)
WES maps UK classifications and module marks. The harshness of UK marking is built into the conversion.
The United Kingdom grading scale page has the grade table behind this estimate. Other countries are on the CGPA to US GPA hub.