GPA Calculator

About the 4.0 GPA scale

• Grade points: A/A+ = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, … F = 0.0.
• Unweighted GPA = Σ(grade points × credits) ÷ Σ(credits).
• Weighted GPA adds +0.5 for Honours and +1.0 for AP/IB courses.
• UK degrees use classifications (First, 2:1, 2:2, Third), not a GPA.

This calculator uses the US 4.0 scale that international applications often ask for. Scales vary by institution — always check the specific requirements of the university or employer you are applying to.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the UK use a GPA?

Not traditionally. UK universities award degree classifications — First (1st), Upper Second (2:1), Lower Second (2:2) and Third — rather than a GPA. This calculator uses the US 4.0 scale, which is useful for applying to universities or jobs abroad.

How is GPA calculated on the 4.0 scale?

Each grade maps to grade points (A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3 …). GPA = Σ(grade points × credits) ÷ Σ(credits).

What is a weighted GPA?

A weighted GPA adds bonus points for harder courses: +0.5 for Honours and +1.0 for AP/IB. The unweighted GPA ignores course difficulty and stays on the 4.0 scale.

How do I convert a UK degree to a GPA?

There is no single official mapping, but as a rough guide a First often corresponds to ~3.7–4.0, a 2:1 to ~3.3–3.7 and a 2:2 to ~2.7–3.0. Always check the receiving institution’s own conversion guidance.