CGPA to Percentage Calculator
Convert your cumulative GPA to percentage instantly. The number that goes on your resume, your job form, and your degree — decoded in seconds.
Convert Your CGPA
This is your overall CGPA across all semesters — check your latest transcript or degree certificate.
What goes into CGPA?
Your CGPA is the average of every semester's SGPA across your degree. It is the single number that represents your full academic record — and the one that appears on job forms, loan applications, and graduate school submissions.
How to Use This Calculator
Pick Your Scale
Enter CGPA
Click Convert
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Conversion Formulas
% = CGPA × 9.5
e.g. 8.5 × 9.5 = 80.75%
% = (CGPA ÷ 4) × 100
e.g. (3.5 ÷ 4) × 100 = 87.5%
Quick Reference (10-pt)
Where You'll Need This
- Job application forms asking for percentage
- Government competitive exam registrations
- Educational loan eligibility checks
- Postgraduate admission forms
- Scholarship cut-off verification
What Is CGPA — and Why Does the Percentage Matter?
Out of every number your university hands you over four years, your CGPA is the one that follows you longest. It is the single figure that summarises your entire academic journey — every exam, every assignment, every semester — rolled into one cumulative score. It lives on your degree certificate, and it is the first thing recruiters glance at when they scan your resume.
The catch is that CGPA lives on a scale — usually 0 to 10 or 0 to 4 — and the world outside your campus does not always speak that language. Job application forms, government exam registrations, educational loan portals, and scholarship committees frequently ask for percentage. Converting your CGPA to percentage is therefore not an academic exercise; it is a practical necessity that most graduates face within weeks of finishing their degree.
The good news: the math is a single step. This calculator handles it instantly. But understanding why the formula works the way it does — and where it comes from — makes you more confident when you write that number on a form.
How Four Semesters Become One CGPA
Each semester's SGPA feeds into the cumulative average. That average, multiplied by 9.5, gives you the percentage that goes on every form.
Why 9.5? The Story Behind the Multiplier
If you have ever wondered why the formula uses 9.5 and not 10, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions students ask — and the answer reveals something important about how Indian universities think about grading.
The Logic
A perfect 10.0 CGPA is extraordinarily rare. In practice, even the most brilliant students across an entire university rarely sustain a 10.0 across every semester. The University Grants Commission recognised this and set 9.5 as the multiplierso that a 10.0 CGPA maps to 95% — a high, but achievable, benchmark — rather than 100%.
This also means that the percentage scale stays grounded in reality. A student with a 8.0 CGPA genuinely scored around 76% on average, which matches what their actual marks looked like before the university converted them to grade points.
The Two Formulas — Side by Side
10-Point (India)
% = CGPA × 9.5
CGPA 8.0 → 76%
CGPA 8.5 → 80.75%
CGPA 9.0 → 85.5%
4-Point (USA/Canada)
% = (CGPA ÷ 4) × 100
GPA 3.0 → 75%
GPA 3.5 → 87.5%
GPA 3.8 → 95%
CGPA and Job Eligibility: What Recruiters Actually Look At
When you open a job application form — whether it is on a company website, a government portal, or a campus recruitment system — one of the first fields you encounter is "Minimum percentage required." That single field is where CGPA conversion becomes urgent. Here is how the thresholds actually break down in the real world.
Common Recruitment Thresholds
The Basic Screening Line
This is where most companies set their floor. If your CGPA falls below 6.32 on the 10-point scale, a significant number of application forms will reject you at the very first step — before anyone reads your resume or sees your projects. It is the single most important threshold to clear.
Government and PSU Jobs
Public sector undertakings and many government recruitment portals set their cut-off here. UPSC, SSC, and banking exams frequently require 65% as a minimum eligibility criterion. For students targeting stable government careers, this is the number to aim for during your degree.
Top Recruiters and Scholarships
Elite companies and competitive scholarship programs often set their bar at 75%. This is also where many postgraduate admissions become more competitive. A CGPA above 7.89 does not guarantee you anything on its own, but it removes you from the first round of rejections at the companies that matter most.
Self-Conversion vs Official Documents — When Does It Matter?
Typing your CGPA into a calculator and writing the percentage on a form is standard practice. Millions of graduates do it every year without issue. But there are specific situations where self-conversion is not enough — and knowing the difference saves you from embarrassment or, worse, a rejected application.
Self-Conversion Is Fine For…
- Online job application forms during initial screening
- Campus placement registration portals
- Scholarship eligibility checks before you apply
- Personal planning and comparing your score against cut-offs
- Filling out forms where the field says "approximate percentage"
You Need an Official Document For…
- Government job verification after selection
- Educational loan applications at banks
- International university admissions (credential evaluation)
- Any form that says "attach proof of percentage"
- Legal or contractual documents requiring verified academic records
How to get an official document: Visit your university's examination office or registrar and ask for a "percentage conversion letter" or "equivalent percentage certificate." Most universities issue this within a few days, and it carries the institutional stamp that recruiters and loan officers need.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert CGPA to percentage on a 10-point scale?
Multiply your CGPA by 9.5. A CGPA of 8.0 becomes 8.0 × 9.5 = 76%. This is the standard UGC-recommended formula and the one accepted by the vast majority of Indian universities, employers, and government bodies.
Why does the formula use 9.5 and not 10?
A perfect 10.0 CGPA is rare in practice. Using 9.5 as the multiplier means a 10.0 maps to 95% — a high but realistic ceiling. If the multiplier were 10, a 10.0 CGPA would equal 100%, which does not reflect how marks are actually distributed in most university examinations.
What CGPA do I need to meet the 60% cut-off?
On the 10-point scale, 60% requires a CGPA of 60 ÷ 9.5 = 6.32. For 65%, you need 6.84. For 75%, you need 7.89. These are the three thresholds that appear most frequently on job application forms across India.
Does every university use 9.5 as the multiplier?
Most do, because UGC recommends it. A few private institutions use 10 instead, and some have published their own conversion tables. If your university has an official conversion chart on its website, use that number. Otherwise, 9.5 is the safest and most widely recognized standard.
How is CGPA different from SGPA?
SGPA is the grade point average for a single semester. CGPA is the cumulative average across all semesters of your degree. If your four semester SGPAs are 7.8, 8.2, 8.5, and 8.1, your CGPA is (7.8 + 8.2 + 8.5 + 8.1) ÷ 4 = 8.15. The conversion formula to percentage works the same way for both — you just use the cumulative number.
Can I use this calculator for a 4-point GPA?
Yes. Select the 4-point scale and enter your GPA. The calculator uses the formula: Percentage = (GPA ÷ 4) × 100. So a 3.5 GPA becomes 87.5%. This linear method is the standard approach used for international transcript conversions.
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Dr. Jennifer Williams
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Ph.D. in Mathematics Education | Former MIT Professor
15+ years in academic assessment and grading systems
Expert Verification: CGPA to Percentage Calculator has been developed and verified by Dr. Jennifer Williams with expertise in CGPA calculations, university grading systems, academic assessments. All formulas and calculations are based on official guidelines and industry standards, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
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