Convert your GPA to percentage for US, UK, Canadian, and Australian university applications. Supports weighted, unweighted, and cumulative GPA.
| GPA (4.0) | Percentage | Letter Grade | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 100% | A+ | Summa Cum Laude |
| 3.9 | 97.5% | A | Summa Cum Laude |
| 3.7–3.8 | 92.5–95% | A- | Magna Cum Laude |
| 3.5–3.6 | 87.5–90% | B+ | Magna Cum Laude |
| 3.3–3.4 | 82.5–85% | B | Cum Laude |
| 3.0–3.2 | 75–80% | B- | Above Average |
| 2.7–2.9 | 67.5–72.5% | C+ | Average |
| 2.3–2.6 | 57.5–65% | C | Average |
| 2.0–2.2 | 50–55% | C- / D+ | Below Average |
| < 2.0 | < 50% | F | Failing |
| Country | Common Scale | Top Universities |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 4.0 (unweighted) / 5.0 (weighted) | Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, Princeton |
| Canada | 4.0 or 4.3 | UToronto, UBC, McGill, Waterloo |
| UK | First / 2:1 / 2:2 (percentage-based) | Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE |
| Australia | 7.0 (HD to F) | Melbourne, ANU, Sydney, UNSW |
| Germany | 1.0–5.0 (reverse scale) | TU Munich, Heidelberg, TUM |
Example: You took 3 courses: Biology (A = 4.0, 3 credits), Math (B+ = 3.3, 4 credits), English (A- = 3.7, 3 credits).
Quality points = (4.0×3) + (3.3×4) + (3.7×3) = 12 + 13.2 + 11.1 = 36.3
Total credits = 3 + 4 + 3 = 10
GPA = 36.3 ÷ 10 = 3.63
Q: What is a 3.5 GPA in percentage?
A: On the standard 4.0 scale, a 3.5 GPA equals 87.5%. This is typically a B+ letter grade and qualifies for Magna Cum Laude honors at many universities.
Q: Is a 3.0 GPA good for college applications?
A: A 3.0 GPA (75%) is considered average in the US. It's the minimum for many graduate programs. For top-tier schools like Harvard or MIT, you'll typically need 3.7+.
Q: What's the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
A: Unweighted GPA uses a standard 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. Weighted GPA gives extra points for honors/AP/IB classes, often on a 5.0 scale. A "B" in AP might equal 4.0 instead of 3.0.
Q: How do I convert my Indian CGPA to US GPA?
A: Use our CGPA to Percentage converter first, then divide by 25 to get approximate US GPA. For example, 80% ÷ 25 = 3.2 GPA. For official applications, use WES evaluation.
Q: What GPA do I need for a full scholarship in the USA?
A: Most merit-based scholarships require 3.5+ GPA (87.5%+). Full-ride scholarships at top universities typically require 3.8+ with strong extracurriculars and SAT/ACT scores.