Grade System Comparison
Compare grades across different international grading systems. Convert between US, UK, Pakistani, and Canadian grading scales to understand grade equivalencies worldwide.
Grade System Comparison Tool helps students and professionals understand how their academic performance translates across different international grading systems. This is essential for international applications, student exchanges, and global career opportunities.
Why Compare Grading Systems?
- • International Applications: Universities abroad need to understand your grades
- • Student Exchange: Compare performance across different educational systems
- • Global Employment: Employers worldwide can better evaluate your qualifications
- • Academic Research: Understand grade equivalencies for research purposes
- • Transfer Credits: Facilitate credit transfers between institutions
Supported Grading Systems
🇺🇸 United States (4.0 Scale)
- A+ = 4.0 (97-100%)
- A = 4.0 (93-96%)
- A- = 3.7 (90-92%)
- B+ = 3.3 (87-89%)
- Most common international standard
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Classification)
- First Class = 70-100%
- Upper Second (2:1) = 60-69%
- Lower Second (2:2) = 50-59%
- Third Class = 40-49%
- Used in UK and Commonwealth countries
🇵🇰 Pakistan (4.0 Scale)
- A+ = 4.0 (85-100%)
- A = 4.0 (80-84%)
- A- = 3.7 (75-79%)
- B+ = 3.3 (71-74%)
- Used in Pakistani universities
🇨🇦 Canada (4.0 Scale)
- A+ = 4.0 (90-100%)
- A = 4.0 (85-89%)
- A- = 3.7 (80-84%)
- B+ = 3.3 (77-79%)
- Similar to US with variations
How to Use the Comparison Tool
- Select your input type (percentage or GPA)
- Enter your grade value
- Choose your source grading system
- Click "Compare Grades" to see equivalents across all systems
- Review the results and export if needed
Understanding Grade Equivalencies
High Performance (A Level):
- US: A/A+ (3.7-4.0 GPA)
- UK: First Class (70%+)
- Pakistan: A/A+ (80%+)
- Canada: A/A+ (85%+)
Good Performance (B Level):
- US: B+/B (3.0-3.3 GPA)
- UK: Upper Second (60-69%)
- Pakistan: B+/B (68-74%)
- Canada: B+/B (73-79%)
Important Considerations
- Institutional Variations: Individual institutions may have specific conversion policies
- Context Matters: Grade difficulty and standards can vary between institutions
- Official Evaluation: For formal applications, use official credential evaluation services
- Subject Differences: Some subjects may have different grading standards
- Time Periods: Grading systems may change over time
💡 Pro Tips for Grade Comparison:
- • Research specific requirements of target institutions
- • Consider getting official transcript evaluation for important applications
- • Understand that grade inflation varies between countries and institutions
- • Use this tool for general guidance and initial planning
- • Keep documentation of your original grades and conversion methods
- • Consult with academic advisors for official guidance
Enter your grade to see equivalents across different international grading systems
Enter percentage (0-100)
🇺🇸 US System
4.0 scale, letter grades
🇬🇧 UK System
Classification system
🇵🇰 Pakistani System
4.0 scale, local standards
🇨🇦 Canadian System
Similar to US with variations
💡 Research First
Check specific institution requirements
📋 Official Evaluation
Use credential evaluation services
🎯 Context Matters
Consider institutional standards
Global Standards
Compare your grades across international systems for global opportunities!