Applying abroad? Most US, Canadian, and Australian universities ask for your academic record on a 4.0 GPA scale. This tool converts your Indian CGPA — on a 10-point, 9-point, 7-point, or 5-point scale to 4.0 scale GPA — using the standard linear formula accepted for initial applications.
CGPA to GPA Calculator
GPA = (CGPA ÷ 10) × 4
Please enter a valid CGPA between 0 and your selected scale.
0.00/4.0
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Note: This is the standard linear formula (CGPA ÷ scale × 4) accepted by most universities for initial applications. Official credential evaluators like WES or ECE use their own detailed, non-linear conversion tables for final admission or visa purposes — always confirm with your target university's international admissions office.
The formula
To convert any CGPA to a 4.0 GPA, divide your CGPA by the maximum value of your grading scale, then multiply by 4. A CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale becomes (8.0 ÷ 10) × 4 = 3.20. The same logic applies whatever your scale's maximum is — only the divisor changes.
÷10
10-Pt Scale
÷9
9-Pt Scale
÷7
7-Pt Scale
÷5
5-Pt Scale
Quick reference: 10-point CGPA to GPA
The percentage column uses the commonly-cited CGPA × 9.5 approximation — this is technically the CBSE school-level formula, borrowed loosely at the university level. Some universities use a different official multiplier (Calcutta University, for instance, uses ×10) — always check your institution's own conversion rule for an exact percentage.
CGPA (10-pt)
GPA (4.0 scale)
Approx. Percentage
10.0
4.00
95.00%
9.5
3.80
90.25%
9.0
3.60
85.50%
8.5
3.40
80.75%
8.0
3.20
76.00%
7.5
3.00
71.25%
7.0
2.80
66.50%
6.5
2.60
61.75%
6.0
2.40
57.00%
5.5
2.20
52.25%
5.0
2.00
47.50%
4.0
1.60
38.00%
Converting from other CGPA scales
Not every Indian institution grades out of 10. Check your transcript for the correct maximum before converting.
Scale
Formula
Example
10-Point
(CGPA ÷ 10) × 4
8.0 → 3.20
9-Point
(CGPA ÷ 9) × 4
8.0 → 3.56
7-Point
(CGPA ÷ 7) × 4
6.0 → 3.43
5-Point
(CGPA ÷ 5) × 4
4.0 → 3.20
GPA rating scale
A rough guide to how a converted GPA typically reads to US/Canadian admissions offices. Requirements vary widely by university and program.
GPA Range
Rating
3.7 – 4.00
Excellent
3.3 – 3.69
Very Good
3.0 – 3.29
Good
2.5 – 2.99
Above Average
2.0 – 2.49
Average
Below 2.0
Below Average
Frequently asked questions
On a 10-point scale, (8.5 ÷ 10) × 4 = 3.40 GPA.
A 3.0 is generally considered solid and competitive at many universities, though top-tier schools often look for 3.5 and above. Requirements vary a lot by program and university, so check specific admission pages.
CGPA × 9.5 is technically CBSE's official Class 10/12 formula, and many tools borrow it loosely as a general university-level approximation. Individual universities set their own official multiplier — Calcutta University, for example, uses ×10. Always use your own institution's documented formula for an exact figure.
Many universities accept a self-reported linear conversion for initial applications. For final admission decisions or visa processes, some require an official credential evaluation from a service like WES or ECE, which uses its own detailed, non-linear grading tables rather than a simple formula.
Reverse the formula: CGPA = (GPA ÷ 4) × your scale's maximum. For example, a 3.5 GPA on a 10-point scale is (3.5 ÷ 4) × 10 = 8.75 CGPA. Or, use our GPA to CGPA converter.
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