US GPA to Australian GPA Converter

Convert US GPA (4.0 scale) to an Australian 7-point GPA with a free instant calculator, a full conversion table, worked examples, and what each grade means.

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Applying with US GPA (4.0 scale) to a place that uses an Australian 7-point GPA means reading your grade on a scale it was not earned on. This free converter maps US GPA (used in the United States) to Australian 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.

US GPA to Australian 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 US GPA is placed on the 0 to 4.0 scale first, then expressed as Australian GPA. Australian universities grade on a 7-point GPA where 7 is a High Distinction.

Australian universities grade on a 7-point GPA where 7 is a High Distinction.

Worked examples

• A US GPA of 3.7 / 4.0 converts to roughly 6.4 / 7, an excellent result.
• A US GPA of 3.0 / 4.0 converts to roughly 5 / 7, a solid, competitive result.
• A US GPA of 2.3 / 4.0 converts to roughly 4 / 7, a clear pass.

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.

About the Australian 7-point GPA

Australian universities grade on a 7-point scale where 7 is a High Distinction, 6 a Distinction, 5 a Credit, and 4 a Pass. Anything below 4 is a fail, and a GPA of 5.5 or higher is a strong, competitive result. A few institutions also use a 4-point GPA, so it is worth checking which scale a transcript is on.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert US GPA to Australian GPA?

Enter your US GPA in the calculator above and it maps to Australian 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 US GPA-to-Australian GPA conversion exact?

No conversion between grading systems is exact, because scales differ by country and institution. Australian universities grade on a 7-point GPA where 7 is a High Distinction. 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 US GPA, and what does it convert to?

As a rough guide, the very top of the US GPA scale corresponds to about 7 / 7, and a strong upper result maps to around 6 / 7. 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 US GPA on my CV or leave it as it is?

On an international CV it helps to show both: your original US GPA and the Australian GPA equivalent in brackets, so a reader in Australia 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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