Indian CGPA to GPA Converter

Convert an Indian 10-point CGPA to a US GPA on the 4.0 scale with a free instant calculator, a full conversion table, worked examples, and what each grade means

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Applying with an Indian 10-point CGPA to a place that uses the US GPA means reading your grade on a scale it was not earned on. This free converter maps Indian CGPA (used in India) to GPA instantly, and the table, examples, and notes below explain how the two scales line up so you can put the right number on an application.

Indian CGPA to GPA conversion table

How the conversion works

The converter works by anchoring both scales on the US 4.0 GPA, which is the most widely recognised reference point for comparing grades internationally. Your Indian CGPA is placed on the 0 to 4.0 scale first, then expressed as GPA. Percentage ≈ CGPA × 9.5 under the common CBSE convention, though boards vary.

Percentage ≈ CGPA × 9.5 under the common CBSE convention, though boards vary.

Worked examples

• A Indian CGPA of 9.3 / 10 converts to roughly 3.7 / 4.0, an excellent result.
• A Indian CGPA of 7.5 / 10 converts to roughly 3.0 / 4.0, a solid, competitive result.
• A Indian CGPA of 5.8 / 10 converts to roughly 2.3 / 4.0, a clear pass.

About the Indian CGPA

The Indian CGPA is the cumulative grade point average used by CBSE and most Indian universities, reported on a 10-point scale. Under the common CBSE convention an approximate percentage is the CGPA multiplied by 9.5, though individual boards and universities publish their own tables. A 6.0 is usually the pass mark, 7.5 and above is a first class, and 8.5+ is an excellent record.

About the US GPA (4.0 scale)

The US GPA is the grade point average used across schools and universities in the United States, and it has become the default reference scale for international applications. It runs from 0.0 to 4.0, where 4.0 is a straight-A record and 2.0 is the usual floor for good standing. Most graduate programs look for 3.0 or higher, competitive ones expect 3.5 and up, and anything from 3.7 is treated as excellent.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Indian CGPA to GPA?

Enter your Indian CGPA in the calculator above and it maps to US GPA instantly through the US 4.0 GPA scale, which acts as the common reference between the two systems. The table below shows the full range. It is a close estimate, so for admissions or immigration use your institution's official scale or a credential evaluator such as WES.

Is this Indian CGPA-to-GPA conversion exact?

No conversion between grading systems is exact, because scales differ by country and institution. Percentage ≈ CGPA × 9.5 under the common CBSE convention, though boards vary. Treat the result as a reliable estimate rather than an official equivalence, and use a recognised credential evaluator when an application formally requires one.

What is a good Indian CGPA, and what does it convert to?

As a rough guide, the very top of the Indian CGPA scale corresponds to about a 4.0 GPA, and a strong upper result maps to around a 3.5 GPA. The full mapping across every band is in the conversion table above, and the examples show a few common grades in context.

Should I convert my Indian CGPA on my CV or leave it as it is?

On an international CV it helps to show both: your original Indian CGPA and the GPA equivalent in brackets, so a reader in the United States can understand it at a glance without doing the maths. Prezumi's free résumé builder lets you list your GPA, grade, and honours in a clean, ATS-friendly format.

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