Grade Chart — Grading Scale Reference
All major grading scales shown side by side: US letter grades, GPA (4.0), percentage ranges, UK classification, and India CGPA. Hover over rows to highlight across all systems.
Hover over any row to highlight it across all systems. Click a column header to highlight that scale.
| % Range | US Letter | US GPA (4.0) | UK Class | India CGPA | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93–100% | A/A+ | 4.0 | First Class | 9.0–10.0 | Exceptional |
| 90–92% | A- | 3.7 | First Class | 8.5–8.9 | Excellent |
| 87–89% | B+ | 3.3 | 2:1 Upper | 8.0–8.4 | Very Good |
| 83–86% | B | 3.0 | 2:1 Upper | 7.5–7.9 | Good |
| 80–82% | B- | 2.7 | 2:2 Lower | 7.0–7.4 | Above Average |
| 77–79% | C+ | 2.3 | 2:2 Lower | 6.5–6.9 | Average |
| 73–76% | C | 2.0 | Third Class | 6.0–6.4 | Satisfactory |
| 70–72% | C- | 1.7 | Third Class | 5.5–5.9 | Below Average |
| 67–69% | D+ | 1.3 | Pass | 5.0–5.4 | Poor |
| 63–66% | D | 1.0 | Pass | 4.5–4.9 | Barely Passing |
| 60–62% | D- | 0.7 | Pass | 4.0–4.4 | Lowest Pass |
| 0–59% | F | 0.0 | Fail | < 4.0 | Failing |
How to Use This Chart
This interactive table shows all major grading scales side by side: US letter grades, GPA (4.0), percentage ranges, UK classification, and India CGPA. Hover over any row to highlight it across all systems.
The Advanced calculator below lets you search and filter the grade chart, and shows international equivalents for any grade you select. The Professional tier adds a complete 40+ country international grading comparison.
Hover any row to highlight the grade across all systems simultaneously. Select a scenario above to highlight relevant grades.
| Letter | GPA (4.0) | US % | UK Class | India % | Australia | Visual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 97–100% | First | 90–100% | HD | |
| A | 4.0 | 93–96% | First | 85–89% | HD | |
| A- | 3.7 | 90–92% | First | 80–84% | D | |
| B+ | 3.3 | 87–89% | Upper 2nd | 75–79% | D | |
| B | 3.0 | 83–86% | Upper 2nd | 70–74% | C | |
| B- | 2.7 | 80–82% | Upper 2nd | 65–69% | C | |
| C+ | 2.3 | 77–79% | Lower 2nd | 60–64% | P | |
| C | 2.0 | 73–76% | Lower 2nd | 55–59% | P | |
| C- | 1.7 | 70–72% | Third | 50–54% | P | |
| D+ | 1.3 | 67–69% | Third | 45–49% | F | |
| D | 1.0 | 63–66% | Third | 40–44% | F | |
| D- | 0.7 | 60–62% | Fail | 35–39% | F | |
| F | 0.0 | 0–59% | Fail | 0–34% | F |
How the Grading Systems Relate
US B (3.0 GPA) = 83–86% = UK 2:1 Upper Second = India 7–8 CGPA
US C (2.0 GPA) = 73–76% = UK 2:2 Lower Second = India 5–6 CGPA
Note: International conversions are approximations. Exact equivalencies depend on the sending institution.
Why Grading Scales Differ
Different countries evolved different grading traditions. The US 4.0 GPA scale rewards consistency over time. The UK classification system rewards performance at degree level. German grades reverse the usual direction — 1 is the best grade, 5 is failing.
When applying internationally, always use a recognized credential evaluation service for official transcript comparisons.
Complete grade chart across 8 international systems. Hover any row to highlight it across all columns.
| US Letter | GPA | US % | UK | India | Germany | France | Australia | Canada | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 97–100% | First | O | 1.0 | 19.7/20 | HD | A+ | A |
| A | 4.0 | 93–96% | First | O | 1.0 | 18.9/20 | HD | A+ | A |
| A- | 3.7 | 90–92% | First | O | 1.0 | 18.2/20 | HD | A+ | A |
| B+ | 3.3 | 87–89% | First | A+ | 1.0 | 17.6/20 | HD | A | A |
| B | 3.0 | 83–86% | First | A+ | 1.7 | 16.9/20 | D | A- | B |
| B- | 2.7 | 80–82% | First | A+ | 1.7 | 16.2/20 | D | A- | B |
| C+ | 2.3 | 77–79% | First | A | 2.0 | 15.6/20 | D | B+ | B |
| C | 2.0 | 73–76% | First | A | 2.0 | 14.9/20 | C | B | B |
| C- | 1.7 | 70–72% | First | A | 2.3 | 14.2/20 | C | B- | C |
| D+ | 1.3 | 67–69% | 2:1 | B+ | 2.3 | 13.6/20 | C | C+ | C |
| D | 1.0 | 63–66% | 2:1 | B+ | 2.7 | 12.9/20 | P | C | C |
| D- | 0.7 | 60–62% | 2:1 | B+ | 2.7 | 12.2/20 | P | C- | C |
| F | 0.0 | 0–59% | Fail | F | 5.0 | 6.0/20 | F | F | F |