UK Degree Classification Calculator
Calculate your UK degree classification — First Class (1st), Upper Second (2:1), Lower Second (2:2), or Third — from module marks and credits. Includes boundary indicators and UK percentage to US GPA conversion.
Classification Boundaries
How to Use This UK Degree Calculator
Enter each module (subject) with the percentage mark you received and the number of credits assigned to it. The calculator instantly computes your weighted average and determines your UK degree classification — First Class, Upper Second (2:1), Lower Second (2:2), or Third Class.
Note: UK marking culture is fundamentally different from the US — examiners rarely award above 80–85%. A 70% UK mark represents genuinely excellent work and earns a First Class degree. Never compare UK percentages directly to US percentages. The Advanced tier below adds a full classification table and US GPA equivalence lookup. The Professional tier provides full module history tracking with borderline analysis and multi-year degree classification forecasting.
| UK Mark | Classification | US GPA Equiv. | US Latin Honors | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85–100% | First Class (1st) | 4.0 | Summa Cum Laude | Top tier; PhD competitive |
| 80–84% | First Class (1st) | 3.9 | Summa Cum Laude | Excellent; research scholarships |
| 75–79% | First Class (1st) | 3.8 | Magna Cum Laude | Very strong First |
| 70–74% | First Class (1st) | 3.7 | Magna Cum Laude | Solid First Class |
| 67–69% | Upper Second (2:1) | 3.5 | Cum Laude | Strong 2:1; competitive |
| 63–66% | Upper Second (2:1) | 3.3 | Cum Laude | Mid 2:1 range |
| 60–62% | Upper Second (2:1) | 3.0 | Honors | Lower 2:1; meets most grad minimums |
| 57–59% | Lower Second (2:2) | 2.8 | — | Strong 2:2 |
| 53–56% | Lower Second (2:2) | 2.6 | — | Mid 2:2 range |
| 50–52% | Lower Second (2:2) | 2.5 | — | Lower 2:2; below many grad minimums |
| 45–49% | Third Class (3rd) | 2.0 | — | Minimum pass; limited grad options |
| 40–44% | Third Class (3rd) | 1.5 | — | Below most grad requirements |
GPA equivalences are approximate. UK marks cannot be compared to US percentage grades — the marking cultures differ fundamentally.
UK Degree Classification Formula
Classification thresholds:
First Class (1st): 70% and above
Upper Second (2:1): 60% – 69.9%
Lower Second (2:2): 50% – 59.9%
Third Class (3rd): 40% – 49.9%
Fail: Below 40%
In practice, most UK universities weight final-year modules more heavily (often 2/3 of the total) than second-year modules (1/3), with first year typically not counting toward the final degree classification. Enter only the modules that count toward your classification, using the credit values assigned by your university.
UK Degree to US GPA Equivalents
First Class (70%+): US GPA 3.7–4.0 — equivalent to an A average; highly competitive for US grad programs
Upper Second 2:1 (60–69%): US GPA 3.3–3.7 — competitive for most US graduate programs
Lower Second 2:2 (50–59%): US GPA 2.7–3.3 — meets minimum for many programs; some require 2:1 minimum
Third Class (40–49%): US GPA 2.0–2.7 — below typical US graduate school threshold