UK grade calculator
Quick answer
Common bands: First ≥70%, 2:1 ≥60%, 2:2 ≥50%, Third ≥40%. Your university handbook wins.
Classification
Upper second (2:1)
Common bands
- First class (1st) — from 70%
- Upper second (2:1) — from 60%
- Lower second (2:2) — from 50%
- Third class (3rd) — from 40%
- Fail / ordinary (check handbook) — from 0%
Not an official grade report. Formulas follow common weighted averages. Your syllabus, board, or registrar always wins — scales and rounding differ. Numbers stay in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage is a UK 2:1?
Typically 60–69.9%. A First is usually 70%+, a 2:2 is 50–59.9%, and a Third is 40–49.9%. Boundaries vary by university.