GPA to UCAS & IB Converter

Convert a domestic GPA into globally recognised admission benchmarks. Provide your GPA and its scale to normalise the result and instantly estimate UCAS Tariff points alongside an International Baccalaureate Diploma total for application planning.

Enter your cumulative GPA exactly as it appears on your transcript (weighted or unweighted).
Highest possible GPA on your scale—4.0, 5.0, 7.0, 12.0, etc.—so the converter can normalise correctly.

Educational information, not professional advice.

Examples

  • 3.80 GPA on a 4.00 scale ⇒ UCAS Tariff: 399 points | IB Diploma: 42.8 / 45
  • 4.50 GPA on a 5.00 scale ⇒ UCAS Tariff: 378 points | IB Diploma: 40.5 / 45

FAQ

Are these official UCAS conversions?

No. Universities publish their own equivalency tables; use this output as a directional benchmark and confirm requirements with each institution.

How do weighted GPAs affect the result?

Enter your weighted GPA and its maximum (for example, 4.3 on a 5.0 scale) so the converter preserves your class ranking.

Can I reverse the calculation?

Yes. Divide the target UCAS points by 420 or the desired IB score by 45, then multiply by your GPA scale maximum to estimate the GPA you need to hit.

Does the IB estimate include bonus points?

Yes. The IB Diploma score shown runs from 0 to 45 and includes the potential three bonus points for TOK and Extended Essay performance.

How do weighted courses affect the estimate?

Use the weighted GPA and its corresponding maximum so advanced or honours courses retain their impact after normalisation.

Can I add subject-level context?

Pair this conversion with subject test scores, predicted IB grades, or AP results in your application essays to show depth beyond the aggregate number.

Additional Information

  • The converter normalises your GPA to a 0–1 range, multiplies by 420 to estimate UCAS Tariff points, and by 45 for an IB Diploma total (including Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay points).
  • Universities publish their own equivalency charts, so treat this as a planning estimate and confirm exact thresholds with each admissions office.
  • Combine this output with tools like the GPA Calculator, SAT Superscore Calculator, and Scholarship ROI calculator to build a complete academic profile.
  • For competitive programmes, run the calculation with target GPAs to see what transcript goals you need before your next grading cycle.

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