Vol. I · International Tools · Free · No Signup · Issue 01 · 2026
The percentage system to the 4.0 scale

Convert Chinese grades to US GPA.

China uses a percentage grading system (0-100) where 60 is passing. Many Chinese universities now also use their own 4.0 or 5.0 internal scales. This converter maps the standard Chinese percentage system to US GPA equivalents using common credential evaluation tables.

China to US GPA Converter
US GPA Equivalent
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China %US GPA
90-1004.0
85-893.7
82-843.3
78-813.0
75-772.7
72-742.3
68-712.0
64-671.7
60-631.0
Below 600.0

About this grading system

The Chinese higher education system primarily uses a 100-point percentage scale. A score of 90 or above is considered excellent (You Xiu), 80-89 is good (Liang Hao), 70-79 is medium (Zhong Deng), 60-69 is passing (Ji Ge), and below 60 is failing. Some Chinese universities have adopted their own 4.0 or 5.0 GPA systems, but the percentage scale remains the standard for official transcripts. The Gaokao (college entrance exam) is separate from university grades and is not converted to GPA.

How to use this calculator.

Step by step
I.

Enter your grade.

Use the format from your country.

II.

See the US equivalent.

Instantly converted to the 4.0 scale.

Why the easy version.

Four reasons
I.

Accurate conversion

Based on standard credential evaluation mappings.

II.

Reference table

Full conversion table included.

III.

Context provided

Explains how the grading system works.

IV.

Free, no signup

Immediate access.

Frequently asked questions.

Yes. An 85% in the Chinese system maps to roughly a US 3.7 GPA and is considered a strong academic performance.
Some have adopted internal 4.0 or 5.0 scales, but the official transcript usually shows percentage grades. Use the scale on your actual transcript for conversion.
The Gaokao is a university entrance exam, not a university grade. It is not converted to GPA. This tool is for university course grades only.
Many top programs do. WES provides a standardized evaluation that US admissions offices trust for Chinese credentials.
Moderately. Chinese universities tend to cluster grades between 70-90%, with very few scores above 95%. Grading norms vary by institution and department.

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