How to convert CGPA to GPA? (Answered 2024)

It is very common to get confused between GPA and CGPA. If you are a student in India and follow the 10-point CGPA system, then you must know that you must know that you will need to convert CGPA into GPA. But how to do it is a big problem. This is because there is no standardized system for converting the CGPA into GPA. Therefore here we will help you to understand how to convert CGPA to GPA and what is the main difference between both of them.

Quick Takeaways

• GPA is the average of the grades that you receive and different subjects in the classroom.
• CGPA is the average grade that you have received in all the semesters of your course. Usually, it is calculated on the basis of 10 10-point scale. 
• The conversion of CGPA into GPA will vary with the institution you are applying to.
• Usually, CGPA is converted into GPA by multiplying it by 4.0 GPA. 

However, you must read till the end so that you get a better understanding of the difference between both of them and how to convert CGPA into GPA.

What is a GPA?

GPA or grade point average is the average grade that you receive in different subjects in the classroom. Usually, there are 4 grades in GPA which are A, B, C, D, and F. Where A is for the highest grade and F stands for a failed grade. Depending upon these grades the GPA you receive will vary. Also, your final GPA depends upon a lot of other factors like assignments, class discussions, etc. Below we have mentioned the numeric GPA against the letter grades-

• A – 4.0
• B – 3.0
• C – 2.0
• D – 1.0
• F – 0.0

What is CGPA?

CGPA or the cumulative grade point average is the average grade that you have received in the course in all the academic sessions. To calculate the CGPA you will need to add the GPA of the student in all the semesters and divide by the sum of the total credit hours. To get a high CGPA you will need to get a good GPA in all the semesters or vice versa. CGPA is the grading system that is mostly accepted in India. It is commonly calculated on the basis of 10 points system.

What is the difference between the GPA and the CGPA?

The following table shows the difference between the GPA and the Cumulative GPA-

Grade Point Average (GPA)	Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
Your GPA is the factor that will help to calculate your final performance in the semester.	It is the grade that helps you to evaluate the performance of the student in all the semesters.
It is accepted in all the colleges and even in the abroad colleges.	It is not considered widely when you go for admission and good universities or colleges. It is most likely to be accepted in India only.
When you receive a score of 3.4 or above it is considered as a good GPA score.	When you receive a great point around 8 or above it is then considered a good CGPA score.
The scale to calculate GPA is 0.0 to 4.0 on the basis of unweighted GPA and 0.0 to 5.0 on the basis of the weighted GPA method.	When you calculate the cumulative grade point average the scale on which it is counted is 0.0 to 10.0.

The main difference between GPA and CGPA is just based on the way they are evaluated. Both of them have different computations and have their own ways of calculating it. Further, we will help you to understand the standardized system of converting CGPA into GPA.

CGPA into GPA conversion

Further table helps to show the standard system of converting the grades-

CGPA (10 POINTS)	GPA (4 POINTS)	LETTER GRADE ON 4 POINT
8.5 and More than 8.5	> 3.7	A
8.0 – 8.4	3.7	A
7.5 – 7.9	3.3	B+
7.0 – 7.4	3	B
6.5 – 6.9	2.7	C+
6.0 – 6.4	2.3	C
5.5 – 5.9	2	D+
5.0 – 5.4	1.7	D
<5.0	0 – 1.3	F

How to convert CGPA to GPA?

When you are going to an institution that is abroad, then you may think that you will need to convert it on the basis of the 4.0 scale. Although you don’t have to convert it as most of the institutions are aware of the Indian grading system, they will provide you with their own grading system for the CGPA. It means that you will not be required to convert it by yourself.

However, if you still want to know where you stand, you can always refer to the table as shown above. Further, if you are still interested in knowing how to convert the grades, all you need to do is multiply the final CGPA by 0.4. So suppose your CGPA is 8.5, then your GPA on the basis of a scale of 4.0, will be 8.5*4.0 which is equal to 3.4 GPA. 

How to convert CGPA to percentage?

There are many institutions that will ask you to submit your grades in the percentage. To do it you will need to multiply the final GPA by 9.5 which will help you to get the percentage. Suppose you get an 8.5 CGPA, then you will need to multiply it by 9.5 which will make it 80.75%. However, you must only do it if the institution requires your final percentage.

On the other hand, if they have specifically mentioned the requirement, then only mention it. When you are converting the final CGPA into a percentage, then you will need to be very careful about it. It is because a single mistake can create a big problem. Thus you must make sure that you are doing it properly.

Conclusion

GPA is the average grade that you will be getting for the grades received in different subjects of the classroom. Whereas, CGPA is the average grade that you received in all of the semesters. Also if you live in India there is a 10-point grading system which is known as CGPA. If you are applying outside India you will need to convert CGPA into GPA. When you are replying to an institution they will have their own way of converting CGPA into GPA. Into GPA is by multiplying the CGPA by 0.4 GPA.

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