Padel Rating Converter: USPA, FEP & More

Padel has no single universal rating — USPA is the official US standard, FEP categoría rules Spanish-speaking federation play, and various app-based ratings sit alongside them. Enter your level in any system (USPA, MatchPadel, FEP, Playtomic, or self-rated) and see the equivalents in all the others, with confidence ranges and a plain-English explanation of what each level looks like on the court.

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The official US padel rating. NTRP-style 1.0–7.0 scale from the United States Padel Association, used for USPA-sanctioned events and league brackets. Anchored as the canonical scale on this page because it’s the closest thing to an official standard in the US market.

Equivalents in other systems

USPA(Your rating)3.5

Range: 3.5

The official US padel rating. NTRP-style 1.0–7.0 scale from the United States Padel Association, used for USPA-sanctioned events and league brackets. Anchored as the canonical scale on this page because it’s the closest thing to an official standard in the US market.

Self-Rated3.5

Range: 3.0–4.0

Honor-system 1.0–7.0 self-assessment in 0.5 steps. Most casual padel players start here before an app or federation tightens their rating.

FEP Categoría6ª

Range: 5ª–7ª (lower = stronger)

Spain’s official federation category, 1ª (top pros) down to 7ª (entry-level). Inverted scale — lower category = stronger player. The traditional reference across Spanish-speaking padel, even outside Spain.

MatchPadel3.00

Range: 2.25–3.75

A 0–7 algorithmic level from the MatchPadel app, popular as a secondary rating in Spain, the Nordics, and parts of Latin America. Same scale as Playtomic; players often carry both.

Playtomic3.00

Range: 2.25–3.75

A 0.50–7.00 algorithmic level (0.25 steps) used by the Playtomic booking app, common among European amateur players. Included here so players carrying a Playtomic number can convert it.

Padel has no official cross-system table. Ranges reflect the typical spread we’d expect for the same player across these systems.

Scouting ReportIntermediate
EST. USPA 3.5

Estimated Skill Matrix

Serve & Return56%
Glass / Wall Play38%
Net Game (Bandeja, Víbora, Volleys)14%
Pace, Lobs & Tactics22%

Current Profile

Comfortable using the glass on defense, hits dependable volleys, recognizes when to lob.

Path to Intermediate

Comfortable using the glass on defense, hits dependable volleys, recognizes when to lob.

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Padel rating comparison table

The reference table is anchored on USPA (the official US rating) and aligned across FEP Categoría, MatchPadel, and Playtomic. Padel has no official cross-system conversion published by any rating organization — and no single system that leads worldwide — so values are approximate.

USPASelf-RatedFEP CategoríaMatchPadelPlaytomicWhat this looks like
1.0–1.51.07ª0.5–1.00.5–1.0Brand new — learning grip, contact, and how the back glass works.
2.0–2.52.07ª1.5–2.01.5–2.0Beginner — under-arm serve goes in, short rallies, some glass returns.
3.03.06ª2.52.5Recreational — sustained mid-court rallies, basic patterns, comfortable at the net.
3.53.56ª3.03.0Club intermediate — reliable volleys, recognizes the lob, uses the glass on defense.
4.04.05ª3.53.5Solid club player — working bandeja, knows when to drive vs. lob, good partner work.
4.54.55ª4.04.0Strong club — variety on serve, dependable víbora, recovers off the glass well.
5.05.04ª4.54.5Advanced — competitive at regional tournaments, full shot arsenal.
5.55.54ª5.05.0Regional competitive — strong in tournaments, smart positioning under pressure.
6.06.03ª5.55.5National-level amateur — full tactical game, defensive lobs and smashes on demand.
6.5+6.5+1ª–2ª6.0+6.0+Top amateur to pro — Premier Padel / FIP circuit caliber.

What’s the difference between Playtomic, MatchPadel, FEP, USPA, and self-rated?

Each of these systems measures something slightly different, which is why a padel player can carry several ratings at once and see them disagree.

  • USPA (United States Padel Association Rating)

    The official US padel rating. NTRP-style 1.0–7.0 scale from the United States Padel Association, used for USPA-sanctioned events and league brackets. Anchored as the canonical scale on this page because it’s the closest thing to an official standard in the US market.

    Scale: 1–7 · uspadel.org

  • Self-Rated (Self-Rated Skill Level)

    Honor-system 1.0–7.0 self-assessment in 0.5 steps. Most casual padel players start here before an app or federation tightens their rating.

    Scale: 1–7 · playtomic.io

  • FEP Categoría (Federación Española de Pádel Categoría)

    Spain’s official federation category, 1ª (top pros) down to 7ª (entry-level). Inverted scale — lower category = stronger player. The traditional reference across Spanish-speaking padel, even outside Spain.

    Scale: 1–7 (lower = stronger) · padelfederacion.es

  • MatchPadel (MatchPadel Level)

    A 0–7 algorithmic level from the MatchPadel app, popular as a secondary rating in Spain, the Nordics, and parts of Latin America. Same scale as Playtomic; players often carry both.

    Scale: 0–7 · matchpadel.com

  • Playtomic (Playtomic Level)

    A 0.50–7.00 algorithmic level (0.25 steps) used by the Playtomic booking app, common among European amateur players. Included here so players carrying a Playtomic number can convert it.

    Scale: 0.5–7 · playtomic.io

Which rating should I trust?

Padel has no UTR-equivalent that works everywhere. The right rating to trust depends on where you play and which system has the most data on you.

  • United States: USPA is the official rating and the one to use for sanctioned tournaments and leagues. Most US clubs also keep an internal rating via CourtReserve or PlayByPoint for casual play.
  • Spain & Latin America: FEP categoría is the traditional reference for federation-sanctioned play. Clubs use 1ª–7ª categories driven by tournament results.
  • App-based ratings: Several booking apps (MatchPadel, Playtomic) maintain their own algorithmic level from match results. Useful inside their ecosystem; not officially recognized for sanctioned play.
  • Top of the pyramid: Premier Padel and FIP rank professionals only — not useful for amateur conversion.

How accurate are these conversions?

Conversions between padel systems are approximations. Playtomic ↔ MatchPadel is the tightest pairing because both use a 0–7 algorithmic level and the same match-result feedback loop. Playtomic ↔ USPA is reasonable because USPA’s 0.5-step NTRP-style scale maps cleanly. Playtomic ↔ FEP Categoría is the loosest because FEP uses coarse integer categories driven by federation tournament results. Treat any cross-system value as an estimate with a confidence range, and trust the rating from the system with the most data on you.

Where to find your rating

  • USPA: Check your USPA member profile or your tournament/league registration.
  • Self-Rated: Use the descriptions on this page to pick the band that best fits your play.
  • FEP Categoría: Check your FEP licence or your club ranking; categories are assigned by result-based promotion through federation tournaments.
  • MatchPadel: Sign in to the MatchPadel app or matchpadel.com — your level appears in your profile.
  • Playtomic: Open the Playtomic app and check your profile.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

USPA (United States Padel Association) is the official US rating. It uses an NTRP-style 1.0–7.0 scale in 0.5 steps and is the rating used for USPA-sanctioned events and league brackets. If you play sanctioned US tournaments, this is the rating to trust. Many US clubs also keep an internal rating via CourtReserve or PlayByPoint for casual play.
Playtomic level is a 0.50–7.00 algorithmic rating (0.25 steps) from the Playtomic booking app. It’s common among European amateur players because Playtomic handles booking and matchmaking in those markets. Included in this converter so players carrying a Playtomic number can map it to USPA, FEP, or self-rated.
No. Unlike tennis (where UTR works globally) or pickleball (where DUPR dominates), padel has no universal rating organization. USPA is the official US rating; FEP categoría is the traditional reference in Spanish-speaking federation play; several booking apps (MatchPadel, Playtomic) maintain their own algorithmic levels; Premier Padel and FIP rank only pros. We anchor this converter on USPA because it’s the official US scale and the cleanest non-app reference point.
Both apps use a 0–7 algorithmic level computed from match results, with different algorithms and player pools. The same player can carry slightly different numbers between them, and neither is officially recognized for sanctioned play. Useful inside each app’s ecosystem.
The Federación Española de Pádel categorises players from 1ª (top professionals) to 7ª (entry-level), with the category assigned by result-based promotion through federation tournaments. It’s inverted — lower category = stronger player. The traditional reference across Spanish-speaking padel, even outside Spain.
USPA uses the same NTRP-style 1.0–7.0 scale and 0.5 steps that US tennis players know from USTA, but it’s padel-specific — skills don’t transfer cleanly across sports. Against app-based ratings: USPA 4.0 ≈ Playtomic 3.5 and USPA 5.5 ≈ Playtomic 5.0, roughly. Trust the rating from the system that has the most match data on you.
Cross-sport conversion is unreliable. Padel rewards different skills — wall play, lobs, positioning — that don’t transfer cleanly from tennis groundstroke power or pickleball touch. A strong tennis player typically lands around USPA 3.0–3.5 the first time they play padel; a strong pickleball player around USPA 2.5–3.0. Padel-specific skills (bandeja, víbora, glass) develop over months of play.
Conversions are approximations because no organization publishes an official cross-system table. USPA ↔ self-rated is tight because both use the same 1.0–7.0 NTRP-style bands. MatchPadel ↔ Playtomic is also tight (same scale, similar algorithms). USPA ↔ FEP Categoría is the loosest because FEP uses coarse integer categories driven by federation tournament results. Treat any cross-system value as an estimate with a confidence range, and trust the rating from the system that has the most data on you.
Join the United States Padel Association at uspadel.org and register for a sanctioned tournament or league. Your initial rating is a self-rating against USPA’s 1.0–7.0 guidelines and tightens as you accumulate sanctioned match results.
Hold a Federación Española de Pádel licence and play in FEP-sanctioned tournaments. Categories are assigned by tournament results and reviewed by your regional federation. Outside Spain, some clubs and federations use FEP-aligned categories informally.
Playtomic and MatchPadel can update after every logged match. USPA updates as sanctioned results post. FEP categoría moves on the federation’s tournament-result cadence (typically by season). Self-rated changes when you decide to update it.
It depends on where the tournament runs. USPA-sanctioned US events use USPA rating (a 4.0 bracket means a USPA 4.0 ceiling, sometimes with a small buffer). FEP-sanctioned events in Spain use FEP categoría. Club-run tournaments often use the club’s internal rating from CourtReserve or PlayByPoint, and some app-organized events use app-specific ratings. Always check the specific tournament’s rules.
Pick the self-rated 1.0 if you’ve never picked up a racket and 1.5–2.0 if you have racket-sport background but no padel experience. Most clubs run beginner clinics that get you to USPA 2.5–3.0 in a few sessions.

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