Convert international grades to US 4.0 GPA scale for college and university applications. Support for multiple grading systems including UK, European, Indian, and other international standards.
International Grade Conversion Guide
Understanding international grade conversions for US applications:
- UK System: First Class = 3.7-4.0, Upper Second = 3.3-3.7, Lower Second = 2.7-3.3
- European ECTS: A = 4.0, B = 3.7, C = 3.0, D = 2.3, E = 2.0
- German System: 1.0-1.5 = 4.0, 1.6-2.5 = 3.0-3.9, 2.6-3.5 = 2.0-2.9
- Indian System: 90%+ = 4.0, 80-89% = 3.7, 70-79% = 3.3, 60-69% = 3.0
US GPA Scale (4.0 System)
A (4.0): Excellent - 90-100%
B (3.0): Good - 80-89%
C (2.0): Satisfactory - 70-79%
D (1.0): Pass - 60-69%
Conversion Considerations
Important factors in international grade conversion:
- Grade inflation differs significantly between countries and institutions
- Some systems are more stringent (UK, German) vs. others (US, Canadian)
- Course rigor and academic level affect conversion accuracy
- Professional evaluation services may be required for official applications
- Graduate vs. undergraduate grading standards vary globally
- Consider using WES, ECE, or other credential evaluation services