How do A-Level grades map to US grade points?

On the scale used by evaluators such as WES, an A* or A maps to 4.0, a B to 3.5, a C to 3.0, a D to 2.5 and an E to 2.0. A U grade scores zero. The GPA is the average of these points across your subjects.

Is an A* worth more than an A?

On a standard 4.0 scale both A* and A sit at the ceiling of 4.0, so this converter treats them the same. Some weighted scales credit A* slightly higher, but the basic 4.0 cap is the common reference used for UK credentials.

Should I weight harder subjects?

This tool uses an unweighted average, treating each A-Level equally. US universities that recompute a GPA usually do the same for external transcripts, though some apply their own weighting for honors-level work.

Will a US university accept this GPA?

Use it as a guide only. Many institutions ask for an official evaluation from a service like WES or ECE, which reviews your transcript and issues a recognised GPA. Self-computed figures are for orientation, not admission.

What if I only have predicted grades?

You can enter predicted grades to estimate the GPA you are on track for. Just remember the final GPA depends on your actual results, and predicted grades can change between application and results day.

What is the A-Level to US GPA Converter?

Enter A-Level grades (A*, A, B, C, D or E) across your subjects to compute a US GPA equivalent on the 4.0 scale, using the per-grade conversion used by credential evaluators such as WES for UK credentials. It runs free in your browser on Gera Tools, with nothing uploaded.

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Putting UK A-Levels on the US 4.0 scale

American universities and scholarship programs think in terms of a grade point average out of 4.0, while UK students hold A-Level letter grades. When applying across the Atlantic, knowing roughly where your grades land on that scale helps you gauge competitiveness before you apply. This converter averages your A-Level grades into an approximate US GPA using the per-grade values credential evaluators commonly apply.

How it works

Each A-Level grade is assigned a US grade point: A* and A both map to 4.0, B to 3.5, C to 3.0, D to 2.5, E to 2.0, and a U to 0.0. The tool takes the unweighted mean of those points across the subjects you enter.

For example, grades of A, A and B give points of 4.0, 4.0 and 3.5, averaging to 3.83. A set of A, B, C gives 4.0, 3.5, 3.0 — averaging to 3.5. The scale follows the mapping used by services such as World Education Services (WES) for UK secondary credentials, one of the most widely recognised conversions for US admissions.

Grade point table

A-Level Grade	US Grade Point
A*	4.0
A	4.0
B	3.5
C	3.0
D	2.5
E	2.0
U	0.0

What US universities actually see

Many selective American universities do not simply import a converted GPA — they ask for the actual A-Level grades and evaluate them contextually. A top UK university’s offer based on AAB or AAA is itself a signal they understand. Some schools, particularly the Ivy League and elite liberal arts colleges, have dedicated admissions officers for the UK market who assess A-Level grades directly rather than through a GPA proxy.

For universities that ask for a formal GPA, official evaluation from WES, ECE, or a comparable body is usually required. These services charge a fee, take several weeks, and may use a slightly different conversion than this calculator. Use this tool to self-assess before applying; request an official evaluation when a specific school or scholarship asks for one.

How predicted grades affect your calculation

If you are still studying, you can enter your predicted grades to see the GPA you are on track for. Remember that US applications often close before UK results day, so predicted grades form the basis of conditional offers. Your actual results will either confirm or update the picture, and many US schools ask for proof of final grades before enrollment.

Notes and limitations

This is a reference figure, not an official evaluation. The unweighted mean treats every subject equally, so a demanding Maths A-Level counts the same as any other subject in the average. Use the result to gauge competitiveness, then follow each institution’s stated process for overseas grade conversion.