Quick answer: GPA (4.0 scale) = CGPA × 0.4. So 8.5 CGPA ≈ 3.40 GPA, 8 CGPA ≈ 3.20 GPA and 7.5 CGPA ≈ 3.00 GPA.
To go back, CGPA = GPA × 2.5. These are planning estimates; for official applications use a credential evaluation such as WES.
CGPA to GPA conversion table
Every CGPA from 6.0 to 10.0. GPA = CGPA × 0.4; percentage uses the common CGPA × 10 approximation. Your converted value is highlighted after you use the tool.
| CGPA (10-pt) | GPA (4.0) | Percentage (approx.) | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 4.00 | 100% | Excellent |
| 9.9 | 3.96 | 99% | Excellent |
| 9.8 | 3.92 | 98% | Excellent |
| 9.7 | 3.88 | 97% | Excellent |
| 9.6 | 3.84 | 96% | Excellent |
| 9.5 | 3.80 | 95% | Excellent |
| 9.4 | 3.76 | 94% | Excellent |
| 9.3 | 3.72 | 93% | Excellent |
| 9.2 | 3.68 | 92% | Excellent |
| 9.1 | 3.64 | 91% | Excellent |
| 9.0 | 3.60 | 90% | Excellent |
| 8.9 | 3.56 | 89% | Very good |
| 8.8 | 3.52 | 88% | Very good |
| 8.7 | 3.48 | 87% | Very good |
| 8.6 | 3.44 | 86% | Very good |
| 8.5 | 3.40 | 85% | Very good |
| 8.4 | 3.36 | 84% | Very good |
| 8.3 | 3.32 | 83% | Very good |
| 8.2 | 3.28 | 82% | Very good |
| 8.1 | 3.24 | 81% | Very good |
| 8.0 | 3.20 | 80% | Very good |
| 7.9 | 3.16 | 79% | Good |
| 7.8 | 3.12 | 78% | Good |
| 7.7 | 3.08 | 77% | Good |
| 7.6 | 3.04 | 76% | Good |
| 7.5 | 3.00 | 75% | Good |
| 7.4 | 2.96 | 74% | Good |
| 7.3 | 2.92 | 73% | Good |
| 7.2 | 2.88 | 72% | Good |
| 7.1 | 2.84 | 71% | Good |
| 7.0 | 2.80 | 70% | Good |
| 6.9 | 2.76 | 69% | Fair |
| 6.8 | 2.72 | 68% | Fair |
| 6.7 | 2.68 | 67% | Fair |
| 6.6 | 2.64 | 66% | Fair |
| 6.5 | 2.60 | 65% | Fair |
| 6.4 | 2.56 | 64% | Fair |
| 6.3 | 2.52 | 63% | Fair |
| 6.2 | 2.48 | 62% | Fair |
| 6.1 | 2.44 | 61% | Fair |
| 6.0 | 2.40 | 60% | Fair |
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Divide your CGPA by 10 and multiply by 4, which is the same as multiplying by 0.4. For example, 8.5 CGPA × 0.4 = 3.40 GPA. This is an estimate for planning; an official evaluation such as WES converts each course grade separately.
8 CGPA is about 3.20 GPA on the 4.0 scale (8 × 0.4). On the common ×10 approximation it is about 80%.
7.5 CGPA is about 3.00 GPA on the 4.0 scale (7.5 × 0.4). Whether it meets a requirement depends on the university and programme, so check each course page.
Multiply your 4.0-scale GPA by 2.5. For example, 3.4 GPA × 2.5 = 8.5 CGPA. Switch the converter above to GPA to CGPA to do this instantly.
It is a straight-line estimate. Official evaluators such as WES look at the grade in each course, so your evaluated GPA can be higher or lower than this figure. Use the estimate for shortlisting and the official evaluation where a university asks for one.
Yes. Applications usually ask for your CGPA on its original scale with your transcripts. Some universities convert it themselves and some ask for a credential evaluation such as WES.
A common approximation is CGPA × 10, so 8.5 CGPA is about 85%. Many universities set their own formula, often printed on the transcript, so use your university's formula where one is given.
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