Short answer (cheat sheet)
- CBSE (common Indian rule for Class X CGPA): Percentage = CGPA × 9.5.
- General formula (works for any scale): Percentage = (CGPA / Max_CGPA) × 100.
- If CGPA is a credit-weighted average: first compute CGPA = Σ(credit × grade_point) / Σ(credits), then convert using the general formula or the board’s official multiplier.
- Important: many boards/universities publish their own conversion method — always follow the official method when available.
1) Definitions (quick)
- CGPA / GPA / SGPA / Grade Point — the average grade-point value assigned by your board/university.
- Max_CGPA — the maximum possible CGPA (commonly 10 or 4).
- Credits — weight of a course (used when CGPA is credit-weighted).
- Multiplier — some boards give a fixed multiplier (e.g., CBSE’s 9.5) — use it if specified.
2) Step-by-step methods
Method A — If your board gives a multiplier (e.g., CBSE)
- Use the official multiplier
m. - Compute: Percentage = CGPA × m.
- Round as required.
Example (CBSE style): CGPA = 8.4, multiplier = 9.5
- 8.4 × 9.5 = 8.4 × (19/2) = (8.4 × 19) ÷ 2.
- 8.4 × 19 = 8.4 × (20 − 1) = 168.0 − 8.4 = 159.6.
- 159.6 ÷ 2 = 79.8 → 79.80% (or 79.8%).
Method B — Simple proportional conversion (if no official multiplier)
- Find
Max_CGPA(e.g., 10). - Compute: Percentage = (CGPA / Max_CGPA) × 100.
Example: CGPA = 7.6 on a 10-point scale
- 7.6 ÷ 10 = 0.76.
- 0.76 × 100 = 76.0%.
Method C — When CGPA is credit-weighted (typical in colleges)
- For each subject/course compute
credit × grade_point. - Sum those products:
S = Σ(credit × grade_point). - Sum credits:
C = Σ(credits). - CGPA =
S ÷ C. - Convert CGPA to percentage using Method A or B (use board/university rule or the general formula).
Worked example (detailed):
Courses:
- A: credit 4, grade point 8.5 → product = 4 × 8.5 = 34.0
- B: credit 3, grade point 7.0 → product = 3 × 7.0 = 21.0
- C: credit 3, grade point 9.0 → product = 3 × 9.0 = 27.0
- D: credit 2, grade point 8.0 → product = 2 × 8.0 = 16.0
- E: credit 3, grade point 7.5 → product = 3 × 7.5 = 22.5
Now:
- Sum of products
S = 34.0 + 21.0 + 27.0 + 16.0 + 22.5 = 120.5
(34 + 21 = 55; 55 + 27 = 82; 82 + 16 = 98; 98 + 22.5 = 120.5) - Sum of credits
C = 4 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 15. - CGPA = 120.5 ÷ 15 = 8.033333…
(15 × 8 = 120, remainder 0.5 → 0.5 ÷ 15 = 0.033333…) - Percentage (assuming max = 10): (8.033333… ÷ 10) × 100 = 80.3333… → 80.33% (rounded to 2 decimals).
Method D — If GPAs are on a 4.0 (US) or other non-Indian scale
- No single universal conversion — many institutions use their own table. A simple approximation:
Percentage ≈ (GPA / Max_GPA) × 100.
Example: GPA 3.7 on 4.0 → (3.7 ÷ 4.0) × 100 = 0.925 × 100 = 92.5% (approx.). - Warning: foreign conversions are often done with service-specific formulas (WES, university admissions) — check those sources.

3) Rounding & presentation rules (recommended)
- Keep two decimal places for precision (e.g., 80.33%). Some forms request one or zero decimals — follow their format.
- On CVs/applications: show both CGPA (scale) and converted % and state the conversion method, e.g.:
CGPA: 8.03/10 (≈ 80.33% by (CGPA/10)×100)orCGPA: 8.4/10 (79.8% by CBSE method: ×9.5).
4) Common pitfalls & tips
- Don’t assume a universal multiplier — only CBSE has the widely-used ×9.5 rule for Class X CGPA. Many colleges or universities use
(CGPA/Max)*100or their own system. - If your board/university publishes a conversion — use that (it overrides general rules).
- Transcript vs conversion: if applying abroad, many institutions prefer official transcripts rather than your converted percent; they may convert themselves.
- If in doubt, ask the admissions office or check the official board/university website (they often publish conversion rules).
5) Quick reference table (use only if no official rule)
| Situation | Formula |
|---|---|
| CBSE Class X (common) | Percentage = CGPA × 9.5 |
| Any scale (safe default) | Percentage = (CGPA ÷ Max_CGPA) × 100 |
| Credit-weighted CGPA | Compute CGPA = Σ(credit×gp)/Σ(credits), then convert with above |
| US 4.0 (approx.) | Percentage ≈ (GPA ÷ 4.0) × 100 — but check official conversion tables |
6) Final checklist (what you should do)
- Find which scale your CGPA is out of (10, 4, 7, etc.).
- Check official documents for a conversion formula/multiplier.
- If no official formula, use (CGPA / Max) × 100.
- Show both CGPA (with scale) and percentage on forms; state the method used.
- Round as requested by the receiving institution.
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