Indian CGPA to GPA Converter — US 4.0, UK Class, ECTS, Canada (WES-Aligned)
Convert your Indian CGPA to US 4.0 GPA, UK classification, ECTS grade, Canadian GPA, or Australian GPA. Uses your university's exact formula, not a generic approximation.
How This Conversion Works
There's no single formula that converts Indian CGPA to a US or UK grade. It's actually a two-step process:
Why two steps? Because a 7.5 CGPA at AKTU and a 7.5 at Anna University don't mean the same thing. AKTU's formula gives you 67.5%, Anna's gives you 75%. Same CGPA, different percentages, different US GPA. This tool handles that for you.
Indian Percentage to US 4.0 GPA — Equivalency Table
| Indian Percentage | US GPA | US Letter Grade | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 – 100% | 4.0 | A | Outstanding |
| 80 – 89% | 3.7 – 3.9 | A− | Excellent |
| 70 – 79% | 3.3 – 3.6 | B+ | Very Good |
| 60 – 69% | 3.0 – 3.2 | B | Good |
| 55 – 59% | 2.7 – 2.9 | B− | Above Average |
| 50 – 54% | 2.3 – 2.6 | C+ | Average |
| 40 – 49% | 2.0 – 2.2 | C | Below Average |
| Below 40% | Below 2.0 | D / F | Failing |
Based on WES-style equivalency that most consultants and forums use. Your actual WES evaluation will be course-by-course and could differ slightly.
Indian Percentage to UK Classification
| Indian Percentage | UK Classification | Typical Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 70%+ | First Class Honours | Top UK universities (Oxbridge, Russell Group) |
| 60 – 69% | Upper Second (2:1) | Most UK master's programmes |
| 50 – 59% | Lower Second (2:2) | Some UK master's, most PGDip |
| 40 – 49% | Third Class | Rarely accepted for postgraduate |
| Below 40% | Fail | — |
Heads up: many UK universities treat IIT/NIT percentages differently from state university percentages. A 60% from IIT Delhi might count as a 2:1, while 60% from a lesser-known state university might not. Check the specific programme's country-specific entry requirements.
Other Scales: ECTS, Canada, Australia
| Indian % | ECTS (Europe) | Canada (4.0) | Australia (7-pt) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 – 100% | A (Excellent) | 4.0 (A+) | 7 — High Distinction |
| 80 – 89% | B (Very Good) | 3.7 – 3.9 (A) | 6 — Distinction |
| 70 – 79% | C (Good) | 3.3 – 3.6 (B+) | 5 — Credit |
| 60 – 69% | D (Satisfactory) | 3.0 – 3.2 (B) | 5 — Credit |
| 50 – 59% | E (Sufficient) | 2.3 – 2.9 (C+) | 4 — Pass |
| 40 – 49% | E (Sufficient) | 2.0 – 2.2 (C) | 4 — Pass |
| Below 40% | F (Fail) | Below 2.0 | Below 4 — Fail |
GPA Conversion — Frequently Asked Questions
How does WES convert Indian CGPA to US GPA?
Not with a formula. WES looks at your transcript course by course, maps each Indian grade to a US letter grade, and then calculates the GPA from those. So two students with the same CGPA can get different WES-evaluated GPAs if their individual subject grades are distributed differently. This calculator gives you the ballpark based on your overall percentage. Close enough for shortlisting yourself, but don't put it on your application.
Is Indian 7.0 CGPA equivalent to 3.0 GPA in the US?
Depends on your university. A 7.0 at CBSE gives you 66.5%, which maps to roughly 3.0–3.2. A 7.0 at AKTU gives you 62.5%, which is closer to 3.0. Same number, different meaning. That's why this tool converts through percentage first rather than doing a direct CGPA-to-GPA shortcut.
What GPA do I need for US universities?
Depends on where you're applying. MIT and Stanford? 3.7+ and a strong profile. A good state university MS programme? 3.0–3.5 is usually fine. Most US master's programmes have a hard floor around 3.0, which is roughly 60% in the Indian system. But GRE scores, research, and LORs matter too. A 3.2 GPA with great research can beat a 3.8 with nothing else.
What is the UK equivalent of 65% in India?
That's a 2:1 (Upper Second). Good news: a 2:1 is what most UK master's programmes ask for. Bad news: some competitive programmes at Russell Group universities want 70%+. And some UK universities have separate percentage bands for IIT/NIT students vs state university students, so check the specific programme page.
Does this conversion work for all Indian universities?
We cover 15+ Indian universities with their exact CGPA-to-percentage formulas. If yours isn't listed, it falls back to CGPA × 9.5 (the generic formula). The percentage-to-international-scale mapping is the same for everyone. One caveat: some foreign universities have their own internal conversion tables for Indian grades. Always check the programme's admissions page.
Should I use WES or IQAS for Canada?
Both work for IRCC immigration (Express Entry, PR). WES is faster and more universities recognize it. IQAS is cheaper and run by the Alberta government. For study permits, check what your specific university accepts. Most students just go with WES because it's the default everyone talks about on forums and immigration consultants recommend it.