GPA Calculator (UK)
Calculate UK GPA from module grades and credits. See degree classification equivalent.
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: UK ENIC — International qualifications comparison
Modules
Grade Point Average
3.43
Upper Second (2:1)
90 credits
UK GPA Scale:
Disclaimer
This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
How It Works
UK universities award degree classifications (First, 2:1, 2:2, Third) rather than GPA. However, many international employers and postgraduate programmes require a GPA on a 4.0 scale. There is no single official conversion, but a widely accepted mapping is: First (70%+) = 4.0, Upper Second (60–69%) = 3.3, Lower Second (50–59%) = 2.7, Third (40–49%) = 2.0.
Some institutions and the UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) use a more granular scale that maps percentage ranges to GPA in 0.1 increments. For example, 75% maps to approximately 3.7–3.8, while 65% maps to approximately 3.0–3.3. This calculator supports both the simplified classification-based conversion and the granular percentage-based method.
Enter your UK degree classification or average percentage. The calculator shows the equivalent GPA on the US 4.0 scale, with notes on how different institutions may interpret the conversion. If applying to a specific university, always check whether they have their own conversion table.
Example: UK degree average 67% (Upper Second / 2:1)
- UK classification: Upper Second (2:1)
- Simplified GPA: 3.3
- Granular conversion (67%): ≈ 3.2–3.4
- Typical US equivalence: above a B+ average
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the GPA Calculator (UK) do?
- Calculate UK GPA from module grades and credits. See degree classification equivalent. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.
- Is this based on current student finance rates?
- Yes. This calculator uses Student Loans Company rates and thresholds for the 2025/26 academic and financial year. Thresholds and interest rates are updated annually.
- Which student loan plan am I on?
- Plan 1 applies if you started before September 2012 (England/Wales) or are from Northern Ireland. Plan 2 applies from September 2012 in England/Wales. Plan 4 is for Scotland. Plan 5 applies from September 2023.