Grade Calculator UK
Our free UK grade calculator computes your weighted overall grade by combining marks from multiple assignments, coursework, and exams. Simply enter each component's score and its percentage weighting to see your current class grade instantly.
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Overall Grade
Make sure your weights add up to 100% for the most accurate result. The calculator uses a weighted average formula.
How Your Weighted Class Grade Is Calculated
This calculator computes a weighted grade average. Each component's score is multiplied by its percentage weight, and the weighted scores are summed, then divided by the total weight: Grade = Σ(Score × Weight) ÷ Σ(Weight). Inputs: assignment scores (as a percentage) and their corresponding weights (also as a percentage). Outputs: overall weighted percentage grade and the corresponding letter grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are grades weighted in UK schools and universities?
In the UK, coursework and exams are typically assigned percentage weightings. For example, coursework might count for 40% and the final exam for 60% of the overall mark. Your weighted grade is calculated by multiplying each component mark by its weighting, adding them together, and dividing by the total weighting.
What are UK GCSE and A-Level grade boundaries?
UK GCSE grades run from 9 (highest) to 1 (lowest), with grade 4 considered a 'standard pass' and grade 5 a 'strong pass'. A-Level grades are A*-A-B-C-D-E with U for Ungraded. Grade boundaries vary by subject and year, set by each exam board (AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC).
What is a First Class degree in UK universities?
A First Class Honours degree (a 'First') requires a weighted average mark of 70% or above across your modules. A 2:1 (upper second) requires 60–69%, a 2:2 (lower second) requires 50–59%, and a Third requires 40–49%. Our calculator helps you track which classification you are on course for.
How does module weighting affect my UK university degree?
At UK universities, modules have different credit values (typically 15, 20, 30, or 60 credits). Your final degree classification is calculated using a credit-weighted average across your second and final year modules, with final year modules often weighted more heavily (e.g. 33% Year 2, 67% Year 3).
Can I improve my UK degree classification in my final year?
Yes. Since most UK universities weight final year grades more heavily (often 60–70% of the overall degree classification), strong final year performance can raise your classification from a 2:2 to a 2:1, or from a 2:1 to a First. Use our grade calculator to model different scenarios and set your target marks.