International GPA Calculator
Convert international grades to the US 4.0 GPA scale. Enter your CGPA on the right to get an instant US equivalent, or use the country-by-country conversion tables below.
UK Grading System and US GPA Conversion
UK undergraduate degrees use a classification system based on percentage marks. First Class Honours (70%+) is the highest classification and converts to approximately 3.7-4.0 on the US 4.0 scale. US graduate schools use these ranges as informal guidelines.
| UK Classification | Percentage | US GPA (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| First Class Honours | 70%+ | 3.7 – 4.0 |
| Upper Second (2:1) | 60–69% | 3.0 – 3.7 |
| Lower Second (2:2) | 50–59% | 2.3 – 3.0 |
| Third Class Honours | 40–49% | 1.0 – 2.3 |
| Pass / Ordinary | 35–39% | 0.7 – 1.0 |
UK postgraduate degrees (MSc, MA) often use merit and distinction classifications rather than the undergraduate honours system. Distinction typically corresponds to 70%+ and maps to approximately 3.7+ US GPA. Merit (60-69%) maps to approximately 3.0-3.7 US GPA.
India, Australia, Canada, and Germany: GPA Conversion by Country
Each country uses a different grading framework. The conversions below are directional estimates using proportional mapping not official evaluations.
India (10-Point CGPA and Percentage)
Indian universities use a 10-point CGPA scale under UGC guidelines or report percentage marks. The proportional conversion is: US GPA = (CGPA ÷ 10) × 4.0. An 8.0 CGPA converts to 3.2 US GPA. For percentage-based systems, use the Percentage to GPA Calculator to convert first, then map to the 4.0 scale. WES evaluations for Indian degrees consider university-specific grade distributions and may differ from direct proportional conversion.
Australia (HD, D, C, P System)
Australian universities use descriptive grade bands: High Distinction (HD, 85%+), Distinction (D, 75-84%), Credit (C, 65-74%), and Pass (P, 50-64%). These map to US GPA approximately as follows: HD = 4.0, Distinction = 3.5, Credit = 3.0, Pass = 2.0. Some Australian universities report a GPA on a 4-point or 7-point scale in addition to letter grades use the numeric GPA if available for more direct conversion.
Canada (Similar to US but with Variations)
Canadian universities use letter grades similar to the US system, but some provinces and universities use percentage-based grading with different letter grade cutoffs. In Quebec, the cote de rendement (cote R or cote Z) is a percentile-based measure unique to CEGEP and university applications. For most English-speaking Canadian provinces, letter grades (A, B, C, D, F) convert directly to US GPA using the standard 4.0 scale with slight differences in percentage cutoffs.
Germany (Inverted 1.0-5.0 Scale)
Germany uses a 1.0-5.0 scale where 1.0 is the best possible grade (Sehr Gut, Very Good) and 4.0 is the minimum pass (Ausreichend, Sufficient). A German grade of 5.0 means failure. The conversion to US GPA is inverted: German 1.0 = US 4.0, German 2.0 = US 3.0, German 3.0 = US 2.0, German 4.0 = US 1.0. A German 1.5 is approximately US 3.3-3.5, and a German 2.5 is approximately US 2.5.
WES and Credential Evaluation Services: Why Direct Conversion Differs
Direct proportional formulas give an estimate, but credential evaluation services like WES (World Education Services) use a more nuanced process that accounts for institutional context and national standards.
WES evaluates the grading scale used, whether grades follow a bell-curve or absolute distribution, the institution's national standing, and the specific course content. A student from an institution known for rigorous grading standards may receive a higher evaluated GPA than the proportional formula suggests. Conversely, a student from an institution with grade inflation may receive a lower evaluation.
For graduate school applications at US universities that require official evaluation, use WES or a NACES-approved agency for the official result. Use this calculator for quick estimation and application planning, not as a substitute for formal evaluation.