Study Abroad GPA Converter
Enter your score once and see it translated into five destination systems side by side, with the usual master's admission minimum for each, so you know where you stand before you apply.
Quick answer: Convert your CGPA to a percentage using your university's rule (CGPA × 9.5 for most Indian universities), then map that percentage to each country's banding. An 8.0 CGPA is about 76%, which this tool maps to roughly 3.3 US GPA, 3.0 Canadian GPA, 6/7 in Australia and 4.0 CAP in Singapore. It is a planning estimate, not an official evaluation.
Your home grading system
the system your current score is onYour score, translated
shown against typical master's admission cut-offsThere is no single "world GPA"
An 8.2 CGPA means little to a UK admissions officer, and a UK 68% means little to a US graduate school until someone translates it. Every country draws its grade boundaries differently, so "what is my GPA abroad" never has one answer. What you can do is estimate where you are likely to land, which is exactly what this tool does.
How it works. Your home score becomes a percentage using your scale's own formula. That percentage is then expressed in each destination's usual banding. Credential evaluators such as WES, ECE and IQAS use their own tables, so the number on your real application can differ.
Example: one CGPA, five destinations
An Indian 8.0 CGPA on the CBSE-style rule is 8.0 × 9.5 = 76%. Here is where the tool places it.
| Destination | Equivalent | Typical master's minimum |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3.3 / 4.0 | 3.0 / 4.0 |
| Canada | 3.0 / 4.0 | About 73%, roughly 3.0 |
| Australia | 6 / 7 (Distinction) | About 65% (Credit average) |
| Singapore | 4.0 CAP | About 65%, roughly 3.0 CAP |
| United Kingdom | 76% | Varies by university (see below) |
What each destination usually asks for
| Destination | Common minimum | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 3.0 / 4.0 GPA | Roughly a B average. Competitive programmes often look for 3.3 to 3.5 or more |
| United Kingdom | Around a 2:1 equivalent | Universities publish their own table for Indian degrees, and the percentage they treat as a 2:1 is often higher than the raw 60% |
| Canada | About 73% (B average) | Varies a lot by university and faculty |
| Australia | About 65% (Credit) | Top universities often expect Distinction (75%+) |
| Singapore | About 65%, roughly 3.0 CAP | NUS and NTU programmes are very competitive above this floor |
These are common floors, not guarantees. Clearing one makes you eligible to apply. It does not mean you will be admitted. Test scores, references, your statement and work experience all count, and every programme sets its own number, so read the requirements page of the course you want.
Who actually does the evaluation
It depends on where you are applying. Many US and Canadian programmes accept your transcript as it is and run their own review, and some ask for an evaluation from a service such as WES or ECE. UK and Australian universities usually apply their own country-specific tables for Indian degrees. If a programme names a specific evaluator, request that evaluation directly instead of leaning on any calculator, this one included.
How to present your score on an application or CV
Report your CGPA or percentage exactly as your transcript shows it, and always include the scale, for example "CGPA 8.2/10". On a resume or LinkedIn profile you can add an approximate equivalent in brackets, such as "(about 3.4/4.0)", so international readers can place you quickly. Never replace the real figure with a self-converted one, because mismatches show up during verification.
If your score is just under the bar
A borderline score is not a closed door. Strong GRE, GMAT or IELTS results, relevant work experience, research, publications and a focused statement of purpose often offset a GPA that sits slightly below a stated minimum. Use the cut-offs as a planning signal, then look at how a programme has treated applicants like you.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same conversion WES or ECE will give me?
Not necessarily. Credential evaluators use their own research-based tables, which can differ from a straight formula by a meaningful margin. Use this tool for early planning and request an official evaluation from the service your programme requires.
My CGPA meets the minimum. Am I guaranteed admission?
No. Meeting the stated minimum makes you eligible to apply. Admission also depends on test scores, references, your statement, work experience and how competitive the intake is.
Which countries does this cover?
The USA, UK, Canada, Australia and Singapore, which are the most common destinations for students converting from Indian, Pakistani and other international grading systems.
Should I report my converted GPA to universities?
No. Report your CGPA or percentage exactly as your transcript shows it. Universities and evaluators convert it themselves from official documents.
Why is my Canada equivalent often lower than my US one?
Canadian universities tend to use stricter percentage bands for their 4.0 scale than many US institutions, so the same percentage can convert to an equal or slightly lower Canadian GPA.
Can I convert a Pakistani or other non-Indian score?
Yes. Pick your university or scale in the first box and the tool uses that scale's own percentage rule.