How to Convert 10 point CGPA to 4 point GPA

Yatin Kumar Study Abroad Content Specialist

Study Abroad Content Specialist | Updated On - May 14, 2025

Are you dreaming of studying abroad? The first and foremost thing you must know is how to convert 10 CGPA to 4 GPA. The 4-point GPA is accepted by Universities across the world as part of the admissions process while in India, the scores are calculated on a scale of 10. Before we dive into the conversion process, we must establish a solid understanding of the grading systems involved:

CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average): Commonly used in countries like India, the CGPA system assigns a grade on a 10.0 scale. The CGPA of a student is the average grade point for all semesters divided by the number of semesters.
GPA (Grade Point Average): Used for study in the United States and some other countries, the GPA system operates on a 4.0 scale, with an 'A' grade translating to 4.0, a 'B' to 3.0, and so on.

Now, you must be wondering what GPA is required and how to convert it? The CGPA converter from 10 to 4 will involve calculating the GPA from the overall CGPA. The formula on how to convert CGPA out of 10 to 4 is:

Divide the CGPA by 10 and then multiply the result by 4.
For example, if your CGPA is 4, you would divide 4 by 10 to get 0.4, and then multiply 0.4 by 4 to get a 4 point GPA of 1.6.

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The top academic schools may require a GPA of 3.5 or above for admission. However, if you have a lower GPA, there are institutions with less stringent admission standards. Their requirement for GPA is lower of 2.5 or sometimes even as low as 2.0.

Also Check: CGPA to Percentage Calculator

Table of Content

What is GPA?
1.1 Conversion of CGPA to GPA
1.2 GPA Conversion for European Countries
FAQs

What is GPA?

GPA stands for Grade Point Average. In India, it is calculated on a 10-point scale, but, in the United States, it is determined on a 4-point scale. The GPA is regarded as the international standard that US universities adhere to. It is important to know how to convert 10 CGPA to 4. This grade represents students' performance in a specific semester or term. Some commonly faced situations where a student might require a competitive GPA are:

Scholarship application
Joining an organization or a club
Doing any extracurricular activities.

Also Check: US Education System

Conversion of 10 point CGPA to 4 point GPA

In India, CGPA is calculated on a ten-point system, with 10 being the highest attainable CGPA. Some colleges also utilize a percentage system in which students are graded out of 100. Maintaining GPA and CGPA marks is critical for a student throughout any course because it determines or demonstrates the student's performance throughout the course.

How to convert 10 point CGPA to 4 point GPA (reference table):

10-point CGPA	4-point GPA	Letter Grade Equivalent	Percentage (%)
10.0	4.00	A+	100%
9.9 - 9.5	3.97 - 3.84	A+	99% - 95%
9.4 - 9.0	3.81 - 3.68	A	94% - 90%
8.9 - 8.5	3.65 - 3.52	B+	89% - 85%
8.4 - 8.0	3.49 - 3.36	B	84% - 80%
7.9 - 7.5	3.33 - 3.20	C+	79% - 75%
7.4 - 7.0	3.17 - 3.04	C	74% - 70%
6.9 - 6.5	3.00 - 2.80	D+	69% - 65%
6.4 - 6.0	2.75 - 2.55	D	64% - 60%
5.9 - 5.5	2.50 - 2.30	F	59% - 55%
Below 5.5	Below 2.30	F	Below 55%

Also Check: How to Convert Percentage to CGPA?

GPA Conversion for European Countries

The process of conversion of 10 point scale to a 4 point GPA for European country is the same, but their score range varies. We have taken the GPA of 1-4 and converted them to Indian and European scorecard for the corresponding GPA.

4.0 Scale	Grade	Percentage	Class	Percentage	Class	Germany	France	Italy	UK
USA		India		Europe
4.0	A	60-100	Distinction/ First Class	90-100	First Class	1-1.5	14-20	28-30	70-100
3.0- 3.9	B	50-59	Second Class	80-89	Second Class	1.6-2.5	12-13.9	25-27	53- 69
2.0-2.9	C	35-49	Third Class	70-79	Third Class	2.6-3.5	10-11.9	21-24	42-52
1.0-1.9	D	-	-	60-69	Pass	3.6-4.0	-	18-20	38-41
0.0- 0.9	F	0-34	Fail	Below 60	Fail	4.1-5.0	0-9.9	-	0-37

Prospective students should keep in mind that the above-mentioned formula is simply meant to help students estimate their prospects during the application process to study abroad. Students are not obliged to convert their CGPA to GPA by themselves. These conversions would be handled (if at all) by universities or university-affiliated organizations.

FAQs

Ques: How do I convert my GPA to a 4.0 scale?

Ans: To convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale, divide your GPA by the maximum GPA in your educational system, then multiply by 4. This yields your GPA on a 4.0 scale. For example, If you have CGPA of 7.0 an the highest GPA scored is 8.0 then you will calculate your score like (7.0/8.0) X 4 = 3.5.

Ques: What is CGPA 60% out of 4?

Ans: In the 4.0 scale, a percentage between 60 and 100 corresponds to a GPA of 4.0. However, if your percentage falls within the range of 55 to 59, both the Indian and US systems consider it equivalent to a GPA of 3.5.

Ques: Is CGPA and GPA same?

Ans: GPA represents the average grade point obtained by a student in a specific semester, while CGPA reflects the average of all GPA scores achieved throughout an academic year, including all semesters. Consistently high GPA scores in each semester contribute to a commendable overall CGPA.

Ques: Is 2.8 GPA good?

Ans: The average GPA for graduating high school students is 3.0, which is a GPA that many colleges look for when choosing students. A 2.8 GPA is good enough to apply to many institutions, but does not gurrantee admission.

Ques: What GPA is a 93%?

Ans: The GPA for 93% can be considered a 4. However, the scores will vary as per the school and the scores of the students taking admission.

Ques: Does 10 CGPA mean 100?

Ans: The CGPA to percentage conversion for CBSE 10th standard is done by multiplying the CGPA by 9.5. So, for a CGPA of 10, the percentage would be 10 * 9.5 = 95%.