GPA to Percentage Converter
Convert between 4.0-scale GPA and percentage, both ways.
Convert a 4.0-scale GPA to an approximate percentage, or a percentage to an approximate GPA, using a commonly published conversion scale.
Conversion table
This converter uses the following commonly published scale, and interpolates between the points:
| GPA (4.0 scale) | Approximate percentage | Letter grade |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 98.5% | A+ / A |
| 3.7 | 94.5% | A− |
| 3.3 | 91% | B+ |
| 3.0 | 88% | B |
| 2.7 | 84.5% | B− |
| 2.3 | 81% | C+ |
| 2.0 | 78% | C |
| 1.7 | 74.5% | C− |
| 1.0 | 68% | D |
| 0.0 | 60% or below | F |
Important: schools use different scales
- US schools often set their own cutoffs — at one school 90% is an A−, at another it's an A.
- Weighted GPAs (where honors or AP classes count up to 5.0) can't be converted on a 4.0 scale.
- India, Nepal and other countries use 10-point CGPA scales or percentage grades with their own official conversions, often set by the university or exam board.
When an application asks for a percentage, check whether your school or the receiving institution publishes an official formula. If it does, use that; if not, this approximate scale is a reasonable estimate. Many universities and credential evaluation services also convert transcripts themselves.
To work out your GPA from course grades first, use the GPA calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official GPA-to-percentage conversion?
No — there's no single universal standard. Different schools and countries map GPA to percentage differently. This uses a commonly published approximate scale as a general reference, not an official conversion.
Why would I need to convert GPA to percentage?
Common when applying to schools or programs in a country that uses a different grading system than where you studied.
What percentage is a 3.5 GPA?
On this scale, a 3.5 GPA is about 92.8%, between a B+ (3.3, 91%) and an A− (3.7, 94.5%). Your school's own scale may differ slightly.