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CGPA to GPA Converter (4.0 Scale)
Convert Indian CGPA to US GPA for study abroad applications and international admissions.
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US GPA (4.0 Scale)
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How to Convert CGPA to GPA
Converting Indian CGPA (10.0 scale) to US GPA (4.0 scale) is straightforward:
GPA (4.0) = (CGPA / Source Scale) × 4.0
For example, if your CGPA is 8.5 on a 10.0 scale:
GPA = (8.5 / 10.0) × 4.0 = 3.40
Why Convert CGPA to GPA?
- Required for MS/MBA applications in US universities
- Graduate school admissions in Canada, Europe, and Australia
- Scholarship applications for international programs
- WES (World Education Services) credential evaluations
CGPA to GPA Conversion Table
| Indian CGPA (10.0) | US GPA (4.0) | Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 4.00 | 95.0% | A+ |
| 9.5 | 3.80 | 90.3% | A+ |
| 9.0 | 3.60 | 85.5% | A |
| 8.5 | 3.40 | 80.8% | A |
| 8.0 | 3.20 | 76.0% | A- |
| 7.5 | 3.00 | 71.3% | B+ |
| 7.0 | 2.80 | 66.5% | B |
| 6.5 | 2.60 | 61.8% | B- |
| 6.0 | 2.40 | 57.0% | C+ |
| 5.5 | 2.20 | 52.3% | C |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert a 10-point CGPA to a 4.0 GPA scale?
To convert CGPA on a 10-point scale to a 4.0 scale, the simplest formula is (CGPA / 10) * 4. For official evaluations (e.g. for US college applications), World Education Services (WES) uses a more granular mapping of individual grades.
What is an 8.0 CGPA on a 4.0 GPA scale?
An 8.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale is approximately equal to a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale (using the linear conversion 8.0 / 10 * 4 = 3.2).
Do US universities accept simple mathematical GPA conversion?
Some universities accept standard mathematical conversion for preliminary review. However, most prestigious US universities require an official third-party credential evaluation (like WES or ECE) to map your course-by-course grades to the US system.
What is 7.5 CGPA in US GPA?
A 7.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale converts to a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Is a 3.0 GPA good for MS in the US?
A 3.0 GPA (equivalent to a 7.5 CGPA) is generally the minimum requirement for many MS programs in the US. A GPA of 3.5 or above (equivalent to 8.75+ CGPA) is considered competitive for top-tier universities.