Understanding University Grading Systems

Different countries and universities use various grading systems to evaluate academic performance. Understanding these systems is essential for students, especially those considering international education or transfers between institutions.

This guide provides comprehensive information on grading systems used in Pakistani and international universities, along with tools to convert between different systems.

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Grading Systems by Country

Understanding different grading scales worldwide

Pakistan

4.0 GPA Scale

Letter Grade Percentage GPA Points Description
A/A+ 80-100% 4.0 Excellent
A- 75-79% 3.7 Very Good
B+ 70-74% 3.3 Good
B 65-69% 3.0 Above Average
B- 60-64% 2.7 Average
C+ 55-59% 2.3 Satisfactory
C 50-54% 2.0 Pass
F Below 50% 0.0 Fail

Percentage System

Grade Percentage Description
A+ 90-100% Excellent
A 80-89% Very Good
B+ 70-79% Good
B 60-69% Above Average
C 50-59% Average
D 40-49% Below Average
F Below 40% Fail

United States

4.0 GPA Scale (Letter Grades)

Letter Grade Percentage GPA Points Description
A+ 97-100% 4.0 Excellent
A 93-96% 4.0 Excellent
A- 90-92% 3.7 Very Good
B+ 87-89% 3.3 Good
B 83-86% 3.0 Good
B- 80-82% 2.7 Above Average
C+ 77-79% 2.3 Average
C 73-76% 2.0 Average
C- 70-72% 1.7 Below Average
D+ 67-69% 1.3 Poor
D 63-66% 1.0 Poor
D- 60-62% 0.7 Very Poor
F Below 60% 0.0 Fail

United Kingdom

Honours Degree Classification

Classification Percentage Description
First-Class Honours (1st) 70-100% Excellent
Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) 60-69% Very Good
Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) 50-59% Good
Third-Class Honours (3rd) 40-49% Satisfactory
Ordinary Degree (Pass) 35-39% Sufficient
Fail Below 35% Fail