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 (4.0 Scale)
The US GPA system uses a 4.0 scale, where 4.0 is the highest possible score. Indian universities typically use a 10.0 scale. To convert between them, use the standard linear formula:
Conversion Formula
GPA = (CGPA ÷ Scale) × 4.0
Worked examples:
7.5 CGPA
3.00
(7.5 ÷ 10) × 4
8.5 CGPA
3.40
(8.5 ÷ 10) × 4
9.0 CGPA
3.60
(9.0 ÷ 10) × 4
Why convert CGPA to GPA?
- MS / PhD applications at US universities require GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Canadian universities and immigration (Express Entry) require WES ECA evaluation
- Scholarship portals in the US, UK, and Australia use 4.0-scale GPA
- Company applications (Google, Microsoft, etc.) in North America ask for GPA
CGPA to GPA Conversion Table (Indian 10.0 → US 4.0)
Full reference table for self-assessment. Official WES evaluation may vary.
| Indian CGPA (10.0) | US GPA (4.0) | Percentage | US Grade | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | 4.00 | 95.0% | A+ | Outstanding |
| 9.50 | 3.80 | 90.3% | A+ | Outstanding |
| 9.00 | 3.60 | 85.5% | A | Excellent |
| 8.75 | 3.50 | 83.1% | A | Excellent |
| 8.50 | 3.40 | 80.8% | A | Very Good |
| 8.25 | 3.30 | 78.4% | A- | Very Good |
| 8.00 | 3.20 | 76.0% | A- | Good |
| 7.75 | 3.10 | 73.6% | B+ | Good |
| 7.50 | 3.00 | 71.3% | B+ | Above Average |
| 7.25 | 2.90 | 68.9% | B+ | Above Average |
| 7.00 | 2.80 | 66.5% | B | Average |
| 6.75 | 2.70 | 64.1% | B | Average |
| 6.50 | 2.60 | 61.8% | B- | Satisfactory |
| 6.25 | 2.50 | 59.4% | B- | Satisfactory |
| 6.00 | 2.40 | 57.0% | C+ | Acceptable |
| 5.75 | 2.30 | 54.6% | C+ | Acceptable |
| 5.50 | 2.20 | 52.3% | C | Pass |
| 5.00 | 2.00 | 47.5% | C | Pass |
| 4.50 | 1.80 | 42.8% | C- | Marginal |
| 4.00 | 1.60 | 38.0% | D | Poor |
WES Evaluation for Canada & US Applications
What Indian students applying abroad actually need to know
World Education Services (WES) is the gold-standard credential evaluation agency accepted by universities, employers, and immigration authorities in the US and Canada. A WES evaluation translates your Indian degree and transcript into a North American equivalent.
Canada (Express Entry / PR)
- • WES ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) required for Express Entry CRS points
- • Adds up to 120–140 CRS points for a foreign degree
- • Processing time: 7–11 weeks (standard)
- • Cost: CAD $241 for basic ECA
- • GPA does not affect CRS points — degree level does
USA (Graduate Admissions / H-1B)
- • WES or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators) most commonly accepted
- • Required by most state licensure boards (engineering, nursing, teaching)
- • Many universities accept self-calculated GPA for preliminary review
- • Top programs (MIT, Stanford) prefer course-by-course WES evaluation
- • Cost: $100–$160 USD depending on report type
GPA benchmarks for competitive US MS programs
| Indian CGPA | US GPA (4.0) | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 – 10.0 | 3.60 – 4.00 | Top-tier (MIT, Stanford, CMU) |
| 8.5 – 8.99 | 3.40 – 3.59 | Strong (Tier-1 / Tier-2 programs) |
| 8.0 – 8.49 | 3.20 – 3.39 | Competitive (many Tier-2 programs) |
| 7.5 – 7.99 | 3.00 – 3.19 | Minimum threshold (most programs) |
| Below 7.5 | < 3.00 | Below average — GRE/research helps |
Note: This calculator uses the simple linear formula for self-assessment purposes. For official WES or ECE evaluation, apply directly through their respective portals — wes.org or ece.org.