CGPA to GPA Converter

Convert your Indian CGPA (10-point scale) to US GPA (4.0 scale) using three methods: WES Standard, Linear Formula, and Grade Mapping. Essential for Indian students applying to US graduate programs.

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Grade mapping: 9.5–10 → 4.0, 9.0–9.4 → 3.9, 8.5–8.9 → 3.7...
US GPA (4.0 Scale)
3.30
Letter Grade: B+
Input CGPA
7.80 / 10
Method
WES Standard
US Letter
B+

All methods for CGPA 7.80

WES Standard3.30
Linear Formula2.92
Grade Mapping3.30

How to Convert Indian CGPA to US GPA

Indian students applying to US graduate programs need to present their CGPA in a format US admissions committees understand. This calculator provides three conversion methods: the WES Standard formula, the Linear Formula, and Grade Mapping — each with different assumptions about how the Indian 10-point scale maps to the US 4.0 scale.

The Advanced tier below adds a detailed GPA equivalence table and graduate program admissibility assessment. The Professional tier provides country-by-country equivalence tables and GRE score pairing analysis for US graduate applications.

Advanced Equivalence Table & Graduate Admissibility Full CGPA range table with US program minimum requirements
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Linear Formula
2.80
(CGPA − 0.5) × 10 ÷ 25
WES Standard
3.30
WES grade band mapping
Proportional (/10×4)
3.00
CGPA ÷ 10 × 4
ECE Method
3.30
Educational Credential Evaluators
MethodFormulaUS GPALetter GradeUsed By
Linear Formula(CGPA − 0.5) × 10 ÷ 252.80B-Common approximation
WES StandardWES grade band mapping3.30B+WES Canada
Proportional (/10×4)CGPA ÷ 10 × 43.00BSome institutions
ECE MethodEducational Credential Evaluators3.30B+ECE Wisconsin
Conversion varies by agency. WES and ECE are the most widely recognized credential evaluators for Indian transcripts.

CGPA to US GPA Conversion Methods

WES Standard: US GPA = (CGPA / 10) × 4
Linear Formula: US GPA = (CGPA − 0.5) × 10 ÷ 25 (capped at 4.0)
Grade Mapping: Based on letter grade bands (O→A+, A+→A, etc.)

Example (CGPA 8.5):
WES: 8.5 / 10 × 4 = 3.40
Linear: (8.5 − 0.5) × 10 ÷ 25 = 3.20

Most US universities accept the Indian 10-point scale directly or request a credential evaluation from WES or ECE. When self-reporting, use the linear formula and state your institution uses a 10-point scale.

Quick CGPA to US GPA Reference Table

10.0 CGPA ≈ 4.00 US GPA  |  9.5 ≈ 3.80  |  9.0 ≈ 3.60

8.5 ≈ 3.40  |  8.0 ≈ 3.20  |  7.5 ≈ 3.00

7.0 ≈ 2.80  |  6.5 ≈ 2.60  |  6.0 ≈ 2.40

Using WES Standard formula (CGPA/10 × 4). Actual evaluation may differ.

Professional Multi-Country Converter Country-by-country equivalence, WES/ECE methodology & GRE pairing
Conversion Method:
SemesterCGPACreditsUS GPA (WES)UK Class
3.701st
3.301st
3.701st
3.701st
3.701st
3.701st
Overall Weighted CGPA → US GPA
3.70
Based on CGPA 8.23 using WES method
Best Semester
3.70
Lowest Semester
3.30

Frequently Asked Questions

Most US universities accept the Indian 10-point scale directly or request a credential evaluation from WES or ECE. When self-reporting, use the linear formula and state your institution uses a 10-point scale.
A CGPA of 7.0 converts to approximately 2.7–3.0 US GPA. Most US master's programs require a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Strong GRE scores and research experience can compensate for borderline CGPA.
Many US programs require a WES or NACES credential evaluation for international transcripts. WES evaluations cost approximately $100–200 USD and provide an official US GPA equivalent recognized by virtually all US institutions. Check individual program requirements.

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