UK to US GPA Converter
Applying to an American college from the UK? Convert your A-Level, GCSE, or degree classifications into a standard US 4.0 GPA instantly using the Fulbright Commission guidelines.
Standard UK to US Conversion Scale (Fulbright)
| UK Grade (A-Level/GCSE) | US Letter Equivalent | US GPA (4.0 Scale) |
|---|---|---|
| A* | A+ | 4.0 |
| A | A | 4.0 |
| B | B | 3.0 |
| C | C | 2.0 |
| D | D | 1.0 |
| E | D- | 1.0 |
| U | F | 0.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know, based on what students are asking right now.
US universities are highly familiar with the British educational system. They generally consider A-Levels to be rigorous, college-level work (similar to AP classes in the US). An 'A' at A-Level translates smoothly to an 'A' or 4.0 GPA in the US.
A 4.0 GPA in the US is roughly equivalent to an 'A' or 'A*' in UK A-Levels or GCSEs, or a First-Class Honours (1st) for UK university degrees.
Generally, no. The standard US unweighted GPA scale caps at 4.0. Both an A* and an A are translated to a 4.0. However, US admissions officers recognize the prestige of an A* and weigh it heavily during holistic review.
In the UK, an 'E' is considered a passing grade. In the US, it is typically evaluated as a 'D', which is the lowest passing grade and equates to a 1.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Typically, a First-Class Honours (70%+) converts to a 4.0 (A). A Upper Second-Class (2:1) converts to around a 3.3-3.7 (B+ to A-). A Lower Second-Class (2:2) translates to a 2.7-3.0 (B- to B), and a Third-Class translates to a 2.0 (C).