V-scale boulder grade
What grade is V3?
V3 ≈ 5C+/6A+ Font
AdvancedV3 is about 5C+/6A+ in Font.
It’s grade 6 of 20 here, which run from V0− to V17. It’s an advanced grade: holds get smaller and moves need real technique and finger strength. Most climbers get here after a good while of regular climbing.
Grades around V3
| V-scale | Font |
|---|---|
| V0+ | 4B+/4C |
| V1 | 5A/5B |
| V2 | 5B/5C |
| V3 | 5C+/6A+ |
| V4 | 6A+/6B+ |
| V5 | 6C/6C+ |
| V6 | 6C+/7A |
Questions
- What is V3 in Font?
- V3 is about 5C+/6A+ in Font. Where the two scales don’t line up exactly, the conversion is a range.
- Is V3 hard?
- It’s an advanced grade: holds get smaller and moves need real technique and finger strength. Most climbers get here after a good while of regular climbing.
- What comes after V3?
- The next grade up is V4 (6A+/6B+ in Font). The grade below is V2.
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