On the US 4.0 scale, convert percentage to GPA by dividing by 100 and multiplying by 4, so 75 percent equals 3.0
For the Indian 10-point scale, CBSE's official formula divides percentage by 9.5 to give the CGPA
For study abroad applications, the free WES iGPA Calculator converts Indian grades to the US 4.0 scale using a recognised band-by-band method rather than a single formula.
⚡ Quick Answer
GPA, or Grade Point Average, expresses academic performance on a fixed scale, usually 4.0 or 10 points, rather than as a raw percentage out of 100. Universities abroad rely on GPA, so Indian students converting their percentage marks must apply a recognised formula to present grades in the expected format.
A percentage tells you how many marks you scored out of a hundred, while a GPA compresses that same performance onto a smaller, standardised scale that admissions teams can compare across countries. Because most universities in the United States and Canada report results as a GPA, Indian applicants are routinely asked to convert their percentage or CGPA before they apply.
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On the US 4.0 scale, convert percentage to GPA by dividing by 100 and multiplying by 4, so 75 percent equals 3.0
For the Indian 10-point scale, CBSE's official formula divides percentage by 9.5 to give the CGPA
For study abroad applications, the free WES iGPA Calculator converts Indian grades to the US 4.0 scale using a recognised band-by-band method rather than a single formula.
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