UK honours class to GPA Converter

Convert a UK honours classification to a US GPA on the 4.0 scale with a free instant calculator, a full conversion table, worked examples, and what each grade m

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Admissions offices and recruiters in the United States expect GPA, so a UK honours classification has to be converted before it goes on a form. Enter your grade for an instant UK honours class-to-GPA result, then use the conversion table, the worked examples, and the notes on each scale to sense-check it.

UK honours class to GPA conversion table

How the conversion works

The converter works by anchoring both scales on the US 4.0 GPA, which is the most widely recognised reference point for comparing grades internationally. Your UK honours class is placed on the 0 to 4.0 scale first, then expressed as GPA. UK degrees are classified on the whole degree, so this is indicative.

UK degrees are classified on the whole degree, so this is indicative.

Worked examples

• A UK honours class of First-Class converts to roughly 3.7 / 4.0, an excellent result.
• A UK honours class of 2:2 (Lower Second) converts to roughly 3.0 / 4.0, a solid, competitive result.
• A UK honours class of Third converts to roughly 2.3 / 4.0, a clear pass.

About UK honours classes

UK honours degrees are classified into four bands: a First (70% and above), an Upper Second or 2:1 (60 to 69%), a Lower Second or 2:2 (50 to 59%), and a Third (40 to 49%). A 2:1 is the level most employers and postgraduate courses ask for, and a First is the top classification. The class is worked out from the whole degree rather than a single average, so any GPA equivalent is indicative.

About the US GPA (4.0 scale)

The US GPA is the grade point average used across schools and universities in the United States, and it has become the default reference scale for international applications. It runs from 0.0 to 4.0, where 4.0 is a straight-A record and 2.0 is the usual floor for good standing. Most graduate programs look for 3.0 or higher, competitive ones expect 3.5 and up, and anything from 3.7 is treated as excellent.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert UK honours class to GPA?

Enter your UK honours class in the calculator above and it maps to US GPA instantly through the US 4.0 GPA scale, which acts as the common reference between the two systems. The table below shows the full range. It is a close estimate, so for admissions or immigration use your institution's official scale or a credential evaluator such as WES.

Is this UK honours class-to-GPA conversion exact?

No conversion between grading systems is exact, because scales differ by country and institution. UK degrees are classified on the whole degree, so this is indicative. Treat the result as a reliable estimate rather than an official equivalence, and use a recognised credential evaluator when an application formally requires one.

What is a good UK honours class, and what does it convert to?

As a rough guide, the very top of the UK honours class scale corresponds to about a 4.0 GPA, and a strong upper result maps to around a 3.5 GPA. The full mapping across every band is in the conversion table above, and the examples show a few common grades in context.

Should I convert my UK honours class on my CV or leave it as it is?

On an international CV it helps to show both: your original UK honours class and the GPA equivalent in brackets, so a reader in the United States can understand it at a glance without doing the maths. Prezumi's free résumé builder lets you list your GPA, grade, and honours in a clean, ATS-friendly format.

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