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Indian CGPA to US GPA
Translate your Indian transcripts to the standard North American 4.0 grading system.
Understanding CGPA to US GPA Conversion
If you're an Indian student applying to a US university for undergraduate or graduate study, one of the more confusing parts of the application process is figuring out how your CGPA or percentage translates into the American 4.0 GPA scale. US admissions committees are used to evaluating GPA, not CGPA, so having an accurate conversion matters for how your application is assessed — even if the university also asks for your original transcript.
There's no single universally agreed-upon formula for this conversion, since Indian universities and US institutions don't grade on directly comparable scales. That said, most conversions rely on your percentage as the base figure and map it proportionally onto the 4.0 scale, often using a table like this:
| Indian Percentage | US GPA Equivalent (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | 4.0 |
| 80–89% | 3.7–3.9 |
| 70–79% | 3.3–3.6 |
| 60–69% | 2.7–3.2 |
| 50–59% | 2.0–2.6 |
| Below 50% | Below 2.0 |
This calculator applies a similar mapping, taking your CGPA (converting it to percentage first, if needed, using the standard 9.5 multiplier) and then converting that percentage to its equivalent GPA band.
A Worked Example
Suppose your CGPA is 8.5 on a 10-point scale:
Step 1: Convert to percentage8.5 × 9.5 = 80.75%
Step 2: Map to US GPA scale80.75% falls into 3.7–3.9 range (~3.8 GPA)
Why Universities Sometimes Ask for a Credential Evaluation
While this calculator gives you a solid working estimate, many US universities — particularly for graduate admissions — require a formal credential evaluation from a service like WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators). These services provide an official, standardized GPA conversion that the university can rely on for admissions decisions, and they often carry more procedural weight than a self-calculated estimate. Use this calculator to get a quick sense of where you stand before applying, but check your target university's specific requirements for whether an official evaluation is mandatory.