The world of Academics uses various grading systems to evaluate student performance. The most commonly used grading systems are CGPA and percentage systems. CGPA stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average. The process of converting grades between these systems is crucial for learners who are applying to various schools or are seeking employment opportunities. This guide aims to take you through the process of converting CGPA to percentage that can accurately represent your academic achievements.
The most widely used formula to convert percentage into CGPA is to multiply the CGPA by 9.5. While this applies to most institutions and boards, it is always wise to check with your institution or board as they might follow a different method of calculation for converting CGPA into a percentage.
So if your CGPA on a scale of 10 according to the example given above is 8.83, then your percentage can be calculated by simply multiplying 8.83 by 9.5 which results in 83.885%. The decimal is then rounded off to a whole figure which is 84%.
Suppose your CGPA is on a 4-point scale, the most widely accepted conversion to percentage is to multiply the CGPA on a 4-point scale by 25. It cannot be stressed enough that contacting your institution might be the best way to ensure the accuracy of your percentage or marks.
CGPA full form is Cumulative Grade Point Average. Depending on your educational board, it is usually calculated on a scale of 10 or 4. CGPA considers all grade points earned across all subjects in the number of years of study. It can also be explained as the average of grade points obtained in all subjects over a specific period of study.
To understand the conversion of CGPA into a percentage, it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of how CGPA is calculated. For example, let us assume that we are looking to calculate the CGPA of a learner through the marks he obtained.
Calculating CGPA is done by dividing total grade points by total credit hours.
CGPA = Total Grade Points
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Total Credit Hours
If your institution does not follow the grading point system and uses marks, then the marks can be calculated into grade points depending on the range that they fall in. For example, If you have scored 87/100 in a particular subject, on a grade point scale out of 10, you would have scored 9 grade points.
Range:
90 -100 marks = 10 grade points
80 - 89 marks = 9 grade points
70 - 79 marks = 8 grade points and so on.
Most Universities and Global Institutions allot credit hours to subjects based on their priority within a course of study, for example. If you are a psychology major and upon completion of the course, you are awarded 14 credit hours, those 14 credit hours would now be multiplied by your grade point to calculate the sum of grade points.
Let us assume that below are your subjects for which the respective marks have been obtained:
| +Subject | Marks | Grade Points | Credit Hours | Grade Points x Credit Hours |
| Psychology | 85 | 9 | 14 | 126 |
| History | 76 | 8 | 4 | 32 |
| Economics | 82 | 9 | 6 | 54 |
Total Grade Points = 126 + 32 + 54 = 212 Grade Points
Total Credit Hours = 14 + 4 + 6 = 24 Credit Hours
CGPA = Total Grade Points
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Total Credit Hours
CGPA = 212
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24
CGPA = 8.83
On a 10-point scale, the highest CGPA that can be obtained is 10.
| CGPA | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 10 | 95% |
| 9.9 | 94.05% |
| 9.8 | 93.10% |
| 9.7 | 92.15% |
| 9.6 | 91.20% |
| 9.5 | 90.25% |
| 9.4 | 89.30% |
| 9.3 | 88.35% |
| 9.2 | 87.40% |
| 9.1 | 86.45% |
| 9 | 85.50% |
| 8.9 | 84.55% |
| 8.8 | 83.60% |
| 8.7 | 82.65% |
| 8.6 | 81.70% |
| 8.5 | 80.75% |
| 8.4 | 79.80% |
| 8.3 | 78.85% |
| 8.2 | 77.90% |
| 8.1 | 76.95% |
| 8 | 76% |
| 7.9 | 75.05% |
| 7.8 | 74.10% |
| 7.7 | 73.15% |
| 7.6 | 72.20% |
| 7.5 | 71.25% |
| 7.4 | 70.30% |
| 7.3 | 69.35% |
| 7.2 | 68.40% |
| 7.1 | 67.45% |
| 7 | 66.50% |
| 6.9 | 65.55% |
| 6.8 | 64.60% |
| 6.7 | 63.65% |
| 6.6 | 62.70% |
| 6.5 | 61.75% |
| 6.4 | 60.80% |
| 6.3 | 59.85% |
| 6.2 | 58.90% |
| 6.1 | 57.95% |
| 6 | 57% |
| 5.9 | 56.05% |
| 5.8 | 55.10% |
| 5.7 | 54.15% |
| 5.6 | 53.20% |
| 5.5 | 52.25% |
| 5.4 | 51.30% |
| 5.3 | 50.35% |
| 5.2 | 49.40% |
| 5.1 | 48.45% |
| 5 | 47.50% |
| 4.9 | 46.55% |
| 4.8 | 45.60% |
| 4.7 | 44.65% |
| 4.6 | 43.70% |
| 4.5 | 42.75% |
| 4.4 | 41.80% |
| 4.3 | 40.85% |
| 4.2 | 39.90% |
| 4.1 | 38.95% |
| 4 | 38% |
| 3.9 | 37.05% |
| 3.8 | 36.10% |
| 3.7 | 35.15% |
| 3.6 | 34.20% |
| 3.5 | 33.25% |
| 3.4 | 32.30% |
| 3.3 | 31.35% |
| 3.2 | 30.40% |
| 3.1 | 29.45% |
| 3 | 28.50% |
While most parts of the world calculate CGPA on a scale of 10, CGPA is also calculated on a scale of 4. If you need to calculate your CGPA on a scale of 4, the formula explained above remains the same but here, your marks should be graded in the institution’s grading system on a scale of 1 to 4. The remaining process holds regardless of the grading system.
On a 4-point scale, the highest CGPA that can be obtained is 4.
While the above method holds true for most institutions, it may not be completely accurate as the grading system in institutions may vary. If you have used a particular conversion method, you must use the same system throughout your applications. If you are trying to reverse calculate your CGPA through your percentage obtained, then that is not as straightforward a process as it may seem to be.
While most places use the value 9.5 to multiply CGPA to obtain percentages, some institutions may use the value 10 in which case, the percentage slightly differs. In the event of institution-specific formulas, it is wise to calculate your percentage for what the institution follows for accuracy and transparency.
Also, keep in mind that academic comparisons may vary from country to country. So it is important to present your CGPA on a scale of 10 or 4, whichever applies. It is best practice to provide both CGPA and Percentage wherever possible to minimise confusion. Academic records often tend to go through strict verification, hence refrain from engaging in inflating your scores.
| Percentage Score | CGPA |
|---|---|
| 90 – 100 | 9.5 |
| 80 – 89 | 8.5 |
| 70 – 79 | 7.5 |
| 60 – 69 | 6.5 |
| 50 – 59 | 5.5 |
| Grade Point | Grade | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | A+ | 94 – 100 |
| 4.0 | A | 85 – 93 |
| 3.7 | A- | 80 – 84 |
| 3.4 | B+ | 75 – 79 |
| 3.0 | B | 70 – 74 |
| 2.7 | B- | 67 – 69 |
| 2.4 | C+ | 64 – 66 |
| 2.0 | C | 60 – 63 |
| 1.7 | C- | 57 – 59 |
| 1.4 | D+ | 54 – 56 |
| 1.0 | D | 50 – 53 |
| 0.0 | F | Below 50 |
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) uses a 10-point CGPA scale for Class 10 and 12 examinations. To convert CBSE CGPA to percentage, use the following formula:
Percentage = CGPA × 9.5
This conversion will help students understand their academic performance in percentage terms based on their CGPA.
Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has a specific formula to convert CGPA/SPI/CPI to percentage:
Percentage = (CGPA/SPI/CPI - 0.5) × 10
This formula helps GTU students determine their percentage based on their CGPA or similar grading systems.
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) uses the following formula to convert CGPA to percentage:
Percentage = (CGPA - 0.75) × 10
This method is specifically for VTU students to calculate their percentage from their CGPA.
Delhi University (DU) calculates the percentage from CGPA using the formula:
Final Percentage = 9.5 × Semester CGPA
This formula was officially announced on January 11, 2018, and is used to determine the percentage based on the semester CGPA.
Mumbai University (MU) has different conversion formulas based on the program:
Kerala Technological University (KTU) converts CGPA to percentage with the following formula:
Percentage = CGPA × 9.5
KTU students first calculate their CGPA and then convert it to a percentage using this factor.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) uses a 7-point grading system. To convert CGPA to percentage, use the formula:
Percentage = (CGPA - 0.75) × 10
This conversion helps MAKAUT students understand their percentage based on their CGPA.
These conversion methods are tailored to the grading systems of various universities and help students translate their CGPA into percentage terms for better clarity and comparison.
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is a metric used by educational institutions to assess a student’s overall academic performance. Here are some key benefits of using CGPA:
Overall, CGPA serves as a valuable tool for both students and educational institutions by providing a clear, objective, and standardized measure of academic achievement.
While CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) provides a concise summary of a student’s overall academic performance, there are several drawbacks to relying solely on this metric:
Overall, while CGPA is a useful tool for assessing academic performance, it should be complemented with other indicators to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of a student’s abilities and potential.
It is a straightforward process to convert CGPA to percentage. The formula widely accepted is CGPA x 9.5, it is however best to confirm with your institution once as best practice. Academic scores are a reflection of hard work, resilience, and perseverance, hence represent them with honesty and integrity.
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