United Kingdom Grade Conversion
Convert UK honours classifications and percentages to an approximate US 4.0 GPA.
UK percentage to US GPA
GPA (4.0 scale)
3.30
Conversions are approximate. For official applications, use a NACES evaluator such as WES.
UK honours classification → approximate GPA
| Grade | Range | Approx. GPA |
|---|---|---|
| First-Class (1st) | 70–100% | 3.7–4.0 |
| Upper Second (2:1) | 60–69% | 3.3–3.7 |
| Lower Second (2:2) | 50–59% | 2.7–3.0 |
| Third (3rd) | 40–49% | 2.0–2.6 |
| Fail | Below 40% | 0 |
Why UK percentages look low
UK marking is stricter: a 70% earns a First-Class degree, the top classification. Converting a UK 70% directly as “70%” on a US scale would badly understate it, which is why classification-based mapping is used instead.
Conversions are approximate and provided for guidance only. For official admissions, use a NACES credential evaluator such as WES and confirm with your institution.
United Kingdom conversion FAQ
What GPA is a UK 2:1?
An Upper Second-Class (2:1), typically 60–69%, maps to roughly a 3.3–3.7 US GPA.
Is a UK First a 4.0 GPA?
A First-Class degree (70%+) is commonly treated as a 3.7–4.0 GPA, depending on the evaluator.
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