Use this GPA converter to compare numbers on different scales, calculate an average from course credits, or estimate a German grade. Choose the method that answers your question: rescaling an overall GPA and calculating a GPA from a transcript are different tasks.
A proportional estimate is not an official international GPA equivalent. Follow the conversion instructions supplied by the university or scholarship provider before using any result in an application.
Which GPA calculation do you need?
- You have one overall grade: the tool above gives a proportional scale estimate.
- You have course grades and credits: use the weighted calculator below with your institution’s grade points.
- You need a 10-point comparison: use the CGPA to GPA calculator, which also combines semester GPAs.
- You have a Nigerian 5-point CGPA: read the 5.0 to 4.0 GPA guide.
- Your application specifies MEXT’s grading table: use the MEXT GPA calculator.
How the scale estimate works
Estimated value = original grade ÷ original maximum × target maximum. For example, 8.2 out of 10 gives 8.2 ÷ 10 × 4 = 3.28 out of 4. This preserves the fraction of the maximum; it does not account for pass marks, grade distributions, or assessment standards.
| Original value | Proportional value out of 4 |
|---|---|
| 8.2 / 10 | 3.28 |
| 4.0 / 5 | 3.20 |
| 5.5 / 7 | 3.14 |
| 15 / 20 | 3.00 |
| 75 / 100 | 3.00 |
The last row does not mean that 75% is officially a US 3.0 GPA. A percentage is a mark, and its academic meaning depends on the system in which it was awarded. Do not use this formula for a scale where a lower number is better.
Calculate GPA from course credits.
GPA = total of (grade points × credits) ÷ total counted credits. Suppose your institution awards 4 points for one 3-credit course and 3 points for another 2-credit course. The GPA is (4 × 3 + 3 × 2) ÷ 5 = 3.60. Averaging 4 and 3 directly would give 3.50 because it ignores the different credit weights.
Use the grade points printed in your university’s grading rules. Include failures, repeats, transfers, and pass/fail subjects according to those rules. A zero-point failure can still carry credits in the GPA denominator; do not remove it simply because no credits were earned toward graduation.
Estimate a German grade.
The modified Bavarian formula uses three inputs: the best possible grade, the minimum passing grade, and your achieved grade. It calculates 1 + 3 × (best − achieved) ÷ (best − minimum pass). With a best grade of 10, a pass grade of 4, and an achieved grade of 8.5, the result is 1.75.
A different pass grade changes the answer. Enter the qualification-level threshold required by the receiving institution, rather than assuming the pass mark for one subject is appropriate. TUM’s grade-conversion guidance describes its results as non-binding; the applicable program regulations determine official conversion.
Using your result in a scholarship application
Keep your original grade and its scale together, such as “8.2/10.” If an application asks for conversion, use its stated method. If it asks for a credential evaluation, this calculator cannot replace one. A form that accepts only a 4-point value but gives no instructions is a reason to ask the admissions office, not to guess.
WES’s iGPA guidance uses country and grading-system selections with course grades and credits. This tool does not reproduce that service. Start your scholarship search with the fully funded scholarships guide and check each provider’s academic requirements directly.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one correct GPA conversion for every country?
No. This page offers transparent arithmetic methods. An official comparison needs the grading rules and the receiving institution’s requirements.
Can I convert a percentage by dividing by 25?
That produces the proportional result on a 4-point scale. It does not establish the equivalent grade in another education system.
Why is my result different from another calculator?
Compare the method first. A linear rescaling, a course-based mapping, and a formula that includes a passing grade can produce different results from the same record.
Examples are illustrative. This calculator is independent of WES, MEXT, and TUM.
Muhammad Faizan
PhD Researcher in Mechanical Engineering & Scholarship Advisor
Muhammad Faizan is the founder of Scholarship Roar and a PhD researcher in mechanical engineering at Adelaide University. He writes scholarship guides and reviews all articles for eligibility, deadlines and application details.
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