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10-point scale to the 4.0 system

Convert an Indian CGPA to US GPA.

India uses both CGPA (cumulative grade point average on a 10-point scale) and percentage systems. Different universities and boards use different conversion formulas. This tool uses the WES-standard mapping as the default. For official applications to US universities, a WES evaluation is typically required.

India CGPA to US GPA Converter
US GPA Equivalent
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India CGPAApprox. %US GPA
9.0 - 10.085-100%4.0
8.0 - 8.975-84%3.7
7.0 - 7.965-74%3.3
6.0 - 6.955-64%3.0
5.0 - 5.950-54%2.7

About this grading system

The Indian education system uses multiple grading frameworks. CBSE uses a 10-point CGPA scale (common conversion: CGPA × 9.5 = approximate percentage). ICSE and state boards often use direct percentage marking. University systems vary widely — some use the 10-point system, others use a 4-point scale, and many still rely on raw percentages. US universities typically require a credential evaluation from services like WES to standardize these diverse systems.

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.

The common CBSE formula is CGPA × 9.5. So an 8.5 CGPA equals approximately 80.75%. However, this formula is specific to CBSE and may not apply to other boards.
Most require a WES or ECE evaluation for official applications. Self-reported conversions are useful for planning and preliminary applications.
In the Indian system, 7.0 is above average and maps to roughly a US 3.3 GPA. For competitive US grad programs, 8.0+ (US 3.7+) is typically expected.
CBSE uses a 10-point CGPA system. ICSE uses percentage-based grading. Both are accepted by US universities but require different conversion approaches.
WES uses course-by-course evaluation and may give slightly different results. This tool provides a quick reference; WES provides official documentation.

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