One percentage, every grading system
A percentage means different things in different countries, which matters when you apply to study or work abroad. Type your percentage here and see its usual equivalent on the US 4.0 GPA scale with the letter grade, the UK degree classification, Irish honours, Canada's OMSAS 4.0 scale, Australia's 7-point GPA, New Zealand's 9-point GPA, Bangladesh's UGC scale, an Indian CGPA on the CBSE rule and a German grade from the modified Bavarian formula, all in one table. The scales used are the most widely published ones for each country. Individual schools can differ, so treat the results as a guide and follow any conversion your application asks for.
Updated September 2026
How to convert a percentage to GPA
- 1Type your overall percentage (for example your degree average).
- 2Change the pass mark if you need an accurate German grade (40% is common).
- 3Read your US GPA and UK degree class at the top.
- 4Scroll the table for Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Bangladesh and Germany.
Why the same mark looks so different
In the US, most teachers use the full range and an average student scores in the 80s, so 90%+ is needed for an A. In the UK, Ireland and much of South Asia, marking is stricter and very high percentages are rare, so 70% already counts as excellent. A straight conversion from one to the other can therefore mislead. The table puts your mark next to each country's bands so you can see where it really sits.
Using the results
- For US and Canadian applications, the 4.0 figures give admissions staff a familiar number.
- For UK and Irish courses, the degree class is what entry requirements are written in, such as “2:1 or equivalent”.
- For German universities, the Bavarian grade is what uni-assist and most universities calculate.
- For job applications, a percentage and a class or division are usually enough.
Have a GPA instead?
Switch to “A CGPA / GPA” at the top of the tool to go the other way, from a GPA on any scale to a percentage. To work out a GPA from individual course grades first, use the GPA Calculator.
Features
- US 4.0 GPA with letter grade
- UK degree class and Irish honours
- Canada, Australia and New Zealand grades
- Indian CGPA and Bangladeshi GPA
- German grade with your own pass mark
- All countries in one table
Frequently asked questions
What is 85% as a GPA on a 4.0 scale?
On the common US scale, 83–86% is a B, worth 3.0 points. Scales vary: on Canada's OMSAS scale 85% is an A (3.9), and in the UK it is a very strong First.
What is 70% as a GPA?
On the usual US scale, 70–72% is a C− (1.7). That can surprise students from the UK and Ireland, where 70% earns first-class honours. It shows why admissions teams read grades in the context of the country that gave them.
What is 60% as a GPA?
On the common US scale, anything below 65% is an F. In the UK, 60% is an upper second-class (2:1) mark, and in India it is first class. So converting 60% to a US GPA without context can badly understate your result; many universities evaluate foreign grades with their own tables instead.
Is there an official percentage to GPA formula?
No single official formula exists. US schools set their own cut-offs, and universities abroad often use credential services such as WES to evaluate transcripts. This page uses the most widely published US bands, and lists the scale for every other country it shows.
Should I put a converted GPA on my application?
Only if the form asks for one. Otherwise give your original grades with their scale (for example “78% average, UK 2:1”) and let the university evaluate them. If you do convert, say which scale you used.
How is the German grade worked out?
With the modified Bavarian formula: 1 + 3 × (100 − your percentage) ÷ (100 − the pass mark). A lower number is better, from 1.0 (excellent) to 4.0 (pass).