CGPA to percentage converter

10-point CGPA to percentage. The most widely used rule in India, and the default here, is the CBSE multiplier:

A CGPA of 8.5 becomes 80.75%. Going the other way, divide instead of multiplying, so 76% becomes a CGPA of 8.0.

Some institutions use a straight multiplication by 10, and some subtract a fixed amount from the CGPA before multiplying, which is where rules like these come from:

On a CGPA of 8.5 those three rules give 85%, 80% and 77.5%. That is a 7.5 point spread on the same transcript, which is exactly why this page makes you choose and then tells you what it used.

4-point GPA to percentage. The usual linear mapping is:

A GPA of 3.5 becomes 87.5%. This treats the 4-point scale as evenly spaced, which most of them are not, so it is an approximation. For university applications, use whatever conversion the receiving institution asks for.

Round the way your institution rounds. Some certify to two decimal places, some to the nearest whole percent, and a form that asks for one will not accept the other.

How do I convert CGPA to percentage?

The most widely used rule in India is percentage equals CGPA multiplied by 9.5. This is the CBSE convention, and most universities and recruiters expect it. A CGPA of 8.5 becomes 80.75%.

Why 9.5 and not 10?

The CBSE multiplier came from averaging the mid points of the percentage bands behind each grade point. It is a convention, not a law of arithmetic, which is why some institutions use a straight multiplication by 10 and others subtract a fixed amount before multiplying. The converter lets you pick the rule and always names the one it applied.

How do I convert a 4-point GPA to a percentage?

Divide the GPA by 4 and multiply by 100, which is the same as multiplying by 25. A GPA of 3.5 becomes 87.5%. This is a linear mapping and it ignores the fact that many 4-point systems have uneven grade bands, so treat it as an approximation.

Which formula does my university use?

Check your academic regulations, transcript legend or the conversion certificate your examination office issues. Universities genuinely differ, and the number on an official conversion certificate is the one that counts for applications and job forms.

Can I convert a 10-point CGPA straight to a 4-point GPA?

Only approximately. This converter goes through percentage in both directions, which stacks two separate conventions. It is fine for a rough idea, but for university applications use the official conversion your institution or the receiving university specifies.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. The conversion is a few lines of arithmetic that run in your browser. Nothing is uploaded and no account is needed.