(Grade Converter)
See how your grades translate
Compare UK degree classifications, US GPA and Australian grades side by side, using a common guide.
(Common equivalents)
The common guide at a glance
| UK classification | UK mark | US GPA | Australian grade · GPA | Australian honours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class honours (1st) | 70% and above | 3.7 – 4.0 (A to A−) | High Distinction (HD) · 7 | First Class (H1) |
| Upper second-class (2:1) | 60–69% | 3.3 – 3.6 (B+ to A−) | Distinction (D) · 6 | Second Class, Division A (H2A) |
| Lower second-class (2:2) | 50–59% | 2.7 – 3.2 (B− to B) | Credit (C) · 5 | Second Class, Division B (H2B) |
| Third-class honours (3rd) | 40–49% | 2.0 – 2.6 (C to C+) | Pass (P) · 4 | Third Class (H3) |
A common guide for orientation. Universities and credential evaluators each apply their own conversion scales, and your university’s own assessment is the one that counts.
Good to know
Which conversion does a university use?
Each university and credential evaluator applies its own scale, and some look at individual module grades as well as your overall result. This guide helps you understand where your grades sit before you apply.
Are Australian grades the same at every university?
Most Australian universities use High Distinction, Distinction, Credit and Pass with a 7-point GPA, and the exact mark ranges vary slightly by university. Your transcript key shows your university’s own scale.
Do my old grades affect credit for experience?
Credit for prior learning focuses on what you’ve learned through work, assessed against a program’s learning outcomes. Earlier grades mainly matter for admission and for transferring credit from past courses.
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