India Grade Conversion
Convert India’s 10-point CGPA to a percentage or a US 4.0 GPA — with the right formula for your university.
CGPA to percentage
Percentage = CGPA × 9.5
Conversions are approximate. For official applications, use a NACES evaluator such as WES.
Percentage to CGPA
Percentage = CGPA × 9.5
Conversions are approximate. For official applications, use a NACES evaluator such as WES.
CGPA to US 4.0 GPA
Conversions are approximate. For official applications, use a NACES evaluator such as WES.
India 10-point scale
| Grade | Range | Approx. GPA |
|---|---|---|
| O (Outstanding) | 90–100 | 10 |
| A+ (Excellent) | 80–89 | 9 |
| A (Very Good) | 70–79 | 8 |
| B+ (Good) | 60–69 | 7 |
| B (Above Average) | 50–59 | 6 |
| C (Average) | 45–49 | 5 |
| P (Pass) | 40–44 | 4 |
| F (Fail) | Below 40 | 0 |
Conversion formulas
- CBSE / general: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5
- Anna University: Percentage = CGPA × 10
- VTU: Percentage = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10
- Mumbai University: Percentage = 7.1 × CGPA + 11
Which CGPA-to-percentage formula should I use?
Use the formula your university specifies on its transcript or website. The CBSE ×9.5 rule is the most widely used for schools and many universities. Anna University, VTU and Mumbai University publish their own formulas — switch the “University formula” dropdown above to match yours.
Converting Indian CGPA for study abroad
For US graduate applications, a 10-point CGPA is often mapped to the 4.0 scale, where roughly 9.0+ ≈ 4.0 and 8.0 ≈ 3.3. These are approximations — universities and evaluators such as WES may use their own course-by-course method, which is authoritative for admissions.
Conversions are approximate and provided for guidance only. For official admissions, use a NACES credential evaluator such as WES and confirm with your institution.
India conversion FAQ
How do I convert CGPA to percentage?
Multiply your CGPA by 9.5 (CBSE formula). For example, 8.2 CGPA × 9.5 = 77.9%. Some universities use a different multiplier — select yours above.
What is 8 CGPA in percentage?
Using the ×9.5 formula, 8.0 CGPA = 76%. With Anna University (×10) it is 80%.
What is 8 CGPA in GPA?
About 3.3 on the US 4.0 scale. A 9.0+ CGPA maps to roughly 4.0.
Is the ×9.5 formula official?
It is the CBSE standard and widely accepted, but your university may publish a different formula. Always check your institution and, for official applications, a NACES evaluator like WES.