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GPA Converter

Convert your grade across six international scales in real time. See how your score translates to US, UK, German, ECTS, and Indian systems.

Enter a value in the valid range.

Select a scale and enter a grade to begin.
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How this works

Each grading system uses a different range and meaning. This converter maps your input to an underlying band table, then reads off the equivalent in every other scale.

Two approaches to percentage conversion

Percentage-to-GPA conversions vary widely. When you enter a percentage, you'll see two common methods:

Method A: Step Table
Method B: Linear Range
Used by many US registrars. A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, etc. Rounds your percentage to the nearest letter grade.
Used by credential evaluators (WES, etc.). Maps ranges smoothly: 90–100% → 3.5–4.0, 80–89% → 2.5–3.5, etc.

German scale warning

The German 1.0–5.0 scale is inverted: 1.0 is the best grade, 5.0 is failing. It cannot be linearly interpolated from US GPA without knowing the underlying percentage. This converter maps via the percentage band.

UK classification is a band

Converting from a UK degree class always returns a range (e.g., "≈3.3–3.7") because "Upper Second (2:1)" spans 80–89% and maps to different GPAs depending on the method chosen.

Which conversion does a university actually use?

Universities and credential evaluators have conflicting tables. A score of 87% might be a 3.6 to one evaluator and a 3.8 to another. Before applying, check:

  • The graduate programme's own website for their stated equivalency table.
  • Your country's official education authority (e.g., DAAD for Germany, the Fulbright Commission for UK–US comparison).
  • The credential evaluator named in the application (e.g., WES, Scholaro, NACES).

Full conversion table

All conversions use this band table. Boundary values (e.g., exactly 90%) resolve to the lower bound, inclusive. Percentages below 50% are considered failing across all systems.

Percentage US 4.0 (Method A) US 4.0 (Method B) UK Class German ECTS India CGPA Source
90–100% 4.0 3.5–4.0 First (1st) 1.0–1.5 A 9–10 All systems
80–89% 3.0–3.7 2.5–3.5 Upper Second (2:1) 1.5–2.5 B 8–9 ECTS, Fulbright, DAAD
70–79% 2.0–2.9 1.5–2.5 Lower Second (2:2) 2.5–3.5 C 7–8 ECTS, Fulbright, DAAD
60–69% 1.0–1.9 0.5–1.5 Third 3.5–4.0 D 6–7 ECTS, Fulbright, DAAD
50–59% 0.0–0.9 0.0–0.5 Pass (borderline) 4.0–5.0 E 5–6 ECTS minimum pass
<50% 0.0 0.0 Fail 5.0 F <5 Failing across all systems

Why your converted GPA may differ from your evaluator's

  • Registrar vs. evaluator: Your institution's registrar and a third-party evaluator (WES, Scholaro) may use different tables.
  • Percentage vs. GPA input: If the evaluator sees your transcript in percentage form and you convert it first, rounding errors compound.
  • Weighted averages: Some systems weight later courses higher; others don't. This converter assumes unweighted.
  • Pass/fail courses: Many systems treat pass/fail differently. Check if yours are included in your reported GPA.
  • Major vs. overall: Some programmes ask for your major GPA only, not your overall. Recalculate if needed.
  • German Ausgleich formula: Germany sometimes uses a modified formula when grades are close to a boundary. This tool uses the standard 1.0–5.0 scale.
Can I use this result to apply to a university?

No. Only the receiving institution or its named credential evaluator decides equivalence. Use this tool to understand the ballpark, then confirm the official conversion in the programme's application materials.

What about my major GPA or cumulative GPA?

This converter works on any single grade or GPA you input. If a programme asks for your major GPA, calculate that first (ask your registrar), then enter it here. If they ask for cumulative GPA, use that. Always clarify which one is required before applying.

Does this handle plus/minus grades (A−, B+)?

Plus/minus grades aren't separate inputs; they're built into the percentage ranges. If your transcript shows A− (3.7), enter either 87% (Method A) or use the range estimate from the full table above.

What if my country has a different scale?

This tool covers the six most common scales for international applications. If your country uses a different system, ask your registrar for an official conversion to one of these scales, or contact the university's admissions office for their equivalency table.

Is the Indian 10-point CGPA always × 9.5?

No. The × 9.5 rule is CBSE-specific and applies only to students from Central Board of Secondary Education (India). Other Indian universities use different mappings. Check your institution's official conversion table and the receiving university's guidance.

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