Convert your 10-point CGPA to the 4.0 GPA scale.
GPA (out of 4.0)
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When applying to universities abroad — especially in the US — you are often asked for your GPA on the familiar 4.0 scale, even though your actual transcript uses a 10-point CGPA. This converter bridges the two using a commonly accepted linear formula.
This is especially useful for study-abroad applications, scholarship forms, and international credential evaluations that expect a 4.0-scale number.
Formula
GPA (4.0 scale) = CGPA ÷ 2.5
This is a widely used linear approximation. Many universities and credential evaluators (like WES) publish their own specific conversion table — check if your target university requires a particular method.
Worked Example
Worked example
Why divide by 2.5?
Dividing by 2.5 is mathematically the same as taking (CGPA ÷ 10) × 4 — it rescales the 10-point maximum down to the 4.0-point maximum in a straight, linear line. It is the most commonly cited approximation for this conversion.
Always check your target university's preferred method
Some universities and credential evaluation services (like WES for the US, or ECE) use their own specific, sometimes non-linear conversion tables rather than this simple formula — if your application is going through one of these services, use their official conversion tool as the authoritative number, and treat this calculator as a quick personal estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert CGPA to GPA for a US university application?
A commonly used approximation is to divide your CGPA by 2.5. Many applications also accept your CGPA directly with an explanation of the scale, so check the specific university's requirements.
Is this the official conversion formula?
There is no single universally official formula — this is the most widely used linear approximation. Services like WES use their own specific conversion tables for formal credential evaluation.
What GPA does a 10 CGPA convert to?
Using this formula, a perfect 10 CGPA converts to a 4.0 GPA — the maximum on the US scale.
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