From a GPA back to a percentage
Many forms, scholarships and job portals ask for a percentage even when your university reports a GPA. This page opens the converter on the US 4.0 scale. Type your GPA to see the letter grade and the range of marks it stands for, for example 3.7 means an A− and roughly 90–92%. You can switch to Canada's OMSAS 4.0 scale, Australia's 7-point, New Zealand's 9-point or Bangladesh's UGC 4.0 scale, use Indian CGPA formulas, or pick “any scale” to see a GPA as a share of its maximum. Below the result, a table shows the same grade in other countries' systems.
Updated September 2026
How to convert a GPA to a percentage
- 1Check the grading system: the US 4.0 scale is already chosen.
- 2Type your GPA, for example 3.6.
- 3Read the percentage range and the letter grade it belongs to.
- 4Switch the system if your GPA comes from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh or India.
Reading a US GPA
- 4.0: straight A's (93%+ on most scales).
- 3.7–3.9: mostly A's with some A−.
- 3.3–3.6: a mix of A's and B's, a strong record.
- 3.0: a B average, often the minimum for graduate programs.
- Below 2.0: a C average or lower, which may not meet graduation requirements.
- Many scholarships and graduate schools list a minimum GPA, so check the exact number they ask for.
Weighted, unweighted and 4.3 scales
High schools sometimes report a weighted GPA above 4.0 for honours and AP classes; use the unweighted GPA for conversions. Some colleges give an A+ 4.3 points. On those scales, pick “Any scale: share of the maximum” with 4.3 as the maximum, or ask the school for its own table.
Have a percentage instead?
Switch to “A percentage” in the tool to see what a mark means in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Bangladesh and Germany at once. For a simple percentage from marks, such as 412 out of 500, use the Percentage Calculator.
Features
- US 4.0 GPA to percentage range
- Letter grade for each GPA
- Canada, Australia, NZ and Bangladesh scales
- Indian CGPA formulas (CBSE, Anna, VTU, Mumbai)
- Any scale as a share of the maximum
- Equivalents in other countries
Frequently asked questions
What is a 3.5 GPA in percentage?
On the common US 4.0 scale, 3.5 sits between a B+ (3.3, 87–89%) and an A− (3.7, 90–92%), so it roughly corresponds to the high 80s. Because GPAs are averages of bands, an exact percentage doesn't exist; the tool shows the band at or below your GPA.
What is a 3.0 GPA in percentage?
3.0 is a B on the usual US scale, which covers about 83–86%. On Canada's OMSAS scale, 3.0 is also a B, at 73–76%.
Can I just divide my GPA by 4 and multiply by 100?
That gives a share of the maximum (3.2 ÷ 4 × 100 = 80%), which some forms accept, but it is not how US grades work: a 3.2 GPA is a B average, typically about 83–86%. If a form doesn't say which method to use, give your GPA with its scale instead of converting.
What about a 7-point GPA in Australia?
Choose “Australia: 7-point GPA”. A 7 is a High Distinction (usually 85%+), 6 a Distinction (75–84%), 5 a Credit (65–74%) and 4 a Pass (50–64%). Some universities start High Distinction at 80%.
My CGPA is out of 10. Which option do I pick?
Pick your board or university from the India group, for example CBSE (CGPA × 9.5), or use “My university's multiplier” with the number printed on your transcript.
Is this an official conversion?
No. It uses the most widely published scales. Universities and credential services such as WES make their own official evaluations, so use this to understand your grades and follow the instructions on your application.