On the 10-point scale (e.g. 8.5)
Please enter a CGPA between 0 and 10.
GPA (4.0 scale)
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This uses the standard linear conversion formula, accepted by most universities for initial applications. It is an estimate. For official admissions, some universities require a credential evaluation from a service like WES. Always check your target university’s policy.
How to Convert CGPA to GPA
Most universities in India, Pakistan, and much of South Asia use a 10-point CGPA scale, while universities in the US and Canada use a 4.0 GPA scale. To apply abroad, students often need to convert between them. The standard method is a simple proportional formula: divide your CGPA by 10, then multiply by 4.
For example, a CGPA of 8.5 converts to (8.5 divided by 10) times 4, which equals a 3.4 GPA. To go the other way, divide your GPA by 4 and multiply by 10, so a 3.4 GPA becomes an 8.5 CGPA.
CGPA to GPA Conversion Chart
Quick reference using the standard linear formula (CGPA divided by 10, times 4):
- 10.0 CGPA = 4.0 GPA
- 9.5 CGPA = 3.8 GPA
- 9.0 CGPA = 3.6 GPA
- 8.5 CGPA = 3.4 GPA
- 8.0 CGPA = 3.2 GPA
- 7.5 CGPA = 3.0 GPA
- 7.0 CGPA = 2.8 GPA
- 6.5 CGPA = 2.6 GPA
- 6.0 CGPA = 2.4 GPA
Frequently Asked Questions
An 8.5 CGPA on the 10-point scale equals a 3.4 GPA on the 4.0 scale, using the standard formula of CGPA divided by 10, multiplied by 4. A 3.4 GPA is competitive for many US universities and above the 3.0 minimum most graduate programs require.
The linear formula shown here is the most widely accepted method, but it is an estimate. Some universities use their own conversion policies, and many require an official credential evaluation from a service like WES or ECE, which reviews your transcript in detail. Always confirm with your target university before applying.
Many US and Canadian universities are familiar with the Indian 10-point system and prefer you submit your original transcripts, doing the conversion themselves. Converting it yourself is useful for estimating your eligibility before applying, but do not replace your official scores with a self-calculated GPA unless the university asks you to.
A CGPA of 8.0 or above, which converts to roughly a 3.2 GPA, is considered strong and opens doors to many good universities. For top-tier programs, a CGPA of 8.5 to 9.0 (a 3.4 to 3.6 GPA) is more competitive. That said, universities also weigh test scores, essays, and experience, not just your GPA.
If your transcript shows a percentage rather than a CGPA, a common method is to divide your percentage by 9.5 to get your CGPA on the 10-point scale. For example, 76 percent divided by 9.5 is about 8.0 CGPA. Then convert that CGPA to GPA using this calculator. Note that the divisor can vary by institution.
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