Grading Systems
Use these country and system-level references to understand grade ranges, GPA context, and conversion cautions. They are educational references, not official equivalency tables.
- US GPA System
Understand the common US GPA system, 4.0 scale ranges, grade-point planning cautions, and limits of unofficial conversion.
- Canada GPA System
Learn how Canadian GPA and percentage grading are commonly reported, why scales vary, and how to treat conversions cautiously.
- UK Degree Classification
Understand UK honours degree classifications, common ranges, conversion cautions, and why classifications are not a universal GPA.
- ECTS Grading Scale
Understand ECTS credit and grading context, grade distribution tables, conversion cautions, and limits of unofficial ECTS interpretation.
- German Grading Scale
Understand Germany's common 1.0 to 5.0 grading direction, interpretation cautions, and limits of unofficial GPA conversion.
- French 20-Point Grading Scale
Understand France's common 0 to 20 grading scale, pass thresholds, interpretation cautions, and limits of unofficial GPA conversion.
- Australia GPA System
Understand Australian GPA and grade bands, common 7-point context, conversion cautions, and why institution rules matter.
Read before converting grades
Grade systems are local. A country-level reference can help you understand direction, ranges, and common labels, but official interpretation belongs to the school, university, admissions office, or credential evaluator that is reviewing the record.