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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.
For the credit-weighted multi-course version, see the WES iGPA calculator. Indian students wanting a percentage instead can use the CGPA to percentage tool.