International conversion
UK Degree Classification Reference
Look up an illustrative honours band for your UK percentage. Your university’s award rules determine your actual classification; there is no universal US GPA equivalent.
Your UK result
Use the overall mark shown on your transcript. This reference does not calculate your awarded degree classification.
Illustrative honours bands
These broad bands are described in UCL’s honours overview. Year weighting, borderline rules and award requirements can change the actual classification. See our UK application guide before reporting a result.
| UK percentage | Reference band |
|---|---|
| 70–100% | First-Class Honours |
| 60% to below 70% | Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) |
| 50% to below 60% | Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) |
| 40% to below 50% | Third-Class Honours |
| 0% to below 40% | Below the illustrative honours bands |
Calculation Guide
UK honours bands and application reporting
This reference locates a percentage in illustrative honours bands. It does not calculate the degree you will be awarded or convert it to a US GPA.
Your university applies its own year weighting, borderline and award rules. Use the classification on your official record when reporting an awarded degree.
How to use the calculator
- 1
Find the recorded mark
Use the overall percentage on your transcript, if one is supplied.
- 2
Look up the reference band
Read the illustrative band and compare it with your university’s actual award regulations.
- 3
Follow the recipient’s instructions
Preserve original marks and classification. Supply an evaluation only if the application requires one.
GPA formula
Reference bands: 70–100 First; 60 to below 70 Upper Second; 50 to below 60 Lower Second; 40 to below 50 Third
These broad bands do not apply borderline rules, establish an award below 40, or assign US grade points.
Percentage lookup example
An overall mark of 67% falls in the illustrative Upper Second band:
| Percentage | Reference band | US GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 67% | Upper Second (2:1) | Not determined |
The lookup returns a 2:1 reference band. It does not imply a 3.7 GPA.
Check the actual award
- Year weighting, module requirements and borderline rules may change an awarded classification.
- Scottish, integrated masters and other awards may follow different rules.
- Recipient-specific eligibility requirements do not establish universal GPA equivalence.
Frequently asked questions
Does a First equal a 4.0 GPA?
There is no universal equivalence. Follow the receiving institution’s method for the particular credential.
What if my transcript has no percentage?
Report the original award classification. Do not invent a percentage for this lookup.
Can this tool determine my final degree class?
No. Only your university’s award rules and official record determine that result.
Why is there no 3.7 result for 67%?
A percentage alone does not establish a US GPA. The previous unsourced mapping has been removed.