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There's no set standard, but according to Fullbright US UK Commission, here's the comparable scale to convert UK grades to a 4.0 GPA scale.
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How to convert UK Grades to 4.0 GPA Scale.
| UK module marks | UK degree classification | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 70+ | First class honours | 4.0 |
| 65-69 | Upper-second class honours | 3.7 |
| 60-64 | Upper-second class honours | 3.3 |
What is a 2.1 UK GPA equivalent to?
A score of B or 3.0 or 80 from a well ranked public institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of C or 2.0 or 73 is considered comparable to a UK 2.2.
What is a 4.0 GPA in UK?
A rough conversion of British grades to GPAs looks like this: +70% = 4.0. 60-69% = 3.3-3.9. 50-59% = 2.7-3.2. 40-49% = 2.0-2.6.
What is a 3.7 GPA in UK?
In the United Kingdom, a 3.7 GPA can be very roughly translated to “upper-second class honours”. For example, the USA-UK Fullbright Commission classes it as upper-second class honours¹ (denoted II:i).
Does UK use GPA?
A national initiative has explored the use of GPA in UK higher education. ... This initiative has identified how GPA offers particular benefits to students: • Increased clarity in relation to student achievement and performance – a specific grade is determined for each student (e.g. 3.75) rather than a degree class.
