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UK to US Conversion

A-Level to GPA Converter

Convert UK A-Level grades to US GPA for university applications and international admissions

Enter Your A-Level Grades
Add each A-Level subject and its grade
Subject 14.0
Subject 23.7
Subject 33.7
Result
Average GPA Equivalent
A-Level Grades
A* A A
Average GPA
3.80
(4.0 scale)
Subjects:3
Category:Excellent
Common A-Level Combinations
Typical grade combinations and their GPA equivalents
A*A*A*4.0 GPA

Outstanding - Top universities worldwide

A*A*A3.9 GPA

Excellent - Highly competitive

A*AA3.8 GPA

Excellent - Very competitive

AAA3.7 GPA

Excellent - Competitive for top universities

AAB3.6 GPA

Very Good - Good universities

ABB3.4 GPA

Very Good - Most universities

BBB3.3 GPA

Good - Wide range of universities

BBC3.2 GPA

Good - Many university options

BCC3.1 GPA

Satisfactory - University entry

CCC3.0 GPA

Satisfactory - Foundation level

A-Level to GPA Conversion Table
A-Level GradeGPA (4.0)GPA (5.0)US EquivalentDescription
A*4.05.0A+Outstanding
A3.74.7AExcellent
B3.34.3B+Very Good
C3.04.0BGood
D2.33.3C+Satisfactory
E2.03.0CPass
U0.00.0FUnclassified

Understanding A-Level to GPA Conversion

What are A-Levels?

A-Levels (Advanced Level qualifications) are subject-based qualifications taken by students in the UK, typically over two years (ages 16-18). Students usually take 3-4 A-Level subjects chosen based on their interests and career goals.

A-Levels are graded from A* (highest) to E (pass), with U representing unclassified (fail). The A* grade was introduced in 2010 to distinguish the highest-achieving students.

Conversion Methodology

The A-Level to GPA conversion uses a standardized mapping system:

  • Each A-Level grade corresponds to a specific GPA value
  • Overall GPA is calculated as the average of individual subject GPAs
  • The system accounts for the rigor and depth of A-Level study
  • Conversions align with how competitive US universities evaluate UK qualifications
Example Conversion

Student Profile:

Mathematics: A* = 4.0 GPA
Physics: A = 3.7 GPA
Chemistry: A = 3.7 GPA
Further Maths: B = 3.3 GPA

GPA Calculation:

Average GPA = (4.0 + 3.7 + 3.7 + 3.3) รท 4

= 3.675 GPA (4.0 scale)
Rounded to: 3.7 GPA - Excellent, competitive for top universities

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