Multi-Scale GPA Calculator

Enter your courses once — see your GPA on 6 scales simultaneously: US 4.0, US 4.33, Weighted 5.0, Australian 7.0, Indian CGPA 10.0, and percentage equivalent.

CourseGradeCredits
Your GPA on 6 Scales
US 4.0
3.42
out of 4
86%
US 4.33
3.43
out of 4.33
79%
Weighted 5.0
4.42
out of 5
88%
Australian 7.0
6.15
out of 7
88%
Indian 10.0
8.65
out of 10
86%
Percentage
89%
out of 100
89%
Based on 17 credits across 5 courses

Why You Need Your GPA on Multiple Scales

Your GPA looks different depending on which system you're reporting it in. A 3.5 US GPA, a 6.0 Australian GPA, and an 8.5 Indian CGPA can all represent essentially the same academic performance — but someone unfamiliar with a given system won't know that.

GPA (any scale) = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) ÷ Total Credits
Conversion: each letter grade maps to a point value per scale
Advanced Scale Insights & Context Standing per system, best scale for your profile, scenarios
Quick scenarios:
CourseGradeCredits
US 4.0 — Standard US university system
Your GPA:3.42
Standing: Good Standing
Summa Cum Laude: 3.9+Magna Cum Laude: 3.7+Cum Laude: 3.5+Good Standing: 3+Passing: 2+

Understanding Each Scale

US 4.0 Standard

The AACRAO standard used by most US universities. A+ = A = 4.0. Used for undergraduate and graduate admissions throughout North America.

Australian 7.0

High Distinction (7.0), Distinction (6.0), Credit (5.0), Pass (4.0). Strong performance starts at 5.5+. Australian universities often require GPA 5.0+ for competitive graduate programs.

Indian CGPA 10.0

Standardized by UGC. Outstanding (O) = 10, A+ = 9, A = 8, B+ = 7, B = 6, C = 5. A CGPA of 8.0+ is generally considered strong for competitive opportunities.

WES Conversion

World Education Services (WES) is the standard credential evaluator for US/Canada grad admissions. Their conversion tables are accepted by most programs. Always verify with WES for official documentation.

Professional Full Multi-Scale Transcript Semester-by-semester breakdown, all 6 scales, conversion notes
CourseGradeCredits
US 4.0
3.01
US 4.33
3.02
W 5.0
4.01
AU 7.0
5.54
IN 10.0
8.04
%
85%
CourseGradeCredits
US 4.0
3.36
US 4.33
3.36
W 5.0
4.36
AU 7.0
6.04
IN 10.0
8.54
%
89%
CourseGradeCredits
US 4.0
3.50
US 4.33
3.50
W 5.0
4.50
AU 7.0
6.25
IN 10.0
8.75
%
90%
Cumulative GPA — All Scales
US 4.0
3.28
US 4.33
3.28
W 5.0
4.28
AU 7.0
5.92
IN 10.0
8.43
%
88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a 4.0 and 4.33 GPA scale?▼
On the standard US 4.0 scale, A+ and A both equal 4.0 grade points. On the 4.33 scale, A+ = 4.33 while A = 4.0. About 20% of US universities use the 4.33 scale, which allows A+ grades to stand out and produces slightly higher GPAs for students who earn top marks.
How does the Australian 7.0 GPA scale work?▼
Australian universities use a 7-point scale: High Distinction (7), Distinction (6), Credit (5), Pass (4), and Fail (0-3). An Australian GPA of 6.5 roughly corresponds to a US 3.7 GPA. The conversion is not precise because grading standards differ between institutions.
What is Indian CGPA and how does it convert to US GPA?▼
Indian Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) uses a 10-point scale, standardized by UGC and AICTE. A CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale roughly converts to a US 4.0 GPA of around 3.3-3.5. The WES formula is: US GPA = (CGPA − 0.5) / 9.5 × 4. Individual institution policies vary.
Why do different countries use different GPA scales?▼
GPA scales reflect different educational philosophies. The US 4.0 scale was designed for relative grading. Australia's 7-point scale provides more differentiation at the top. India's 10-point CGPA allows finer distinctions across the full range of performance. There is no international standard — conversions are always approximations.
Which GPA scale should I use for graduate school applications?▼
Use the 4.0 scale for US graduate schools — it's universally understood. If applying internationally, show your GPA in the target country's scale plus provide your official transcript. Services like WES (World Education Services) provide certified conversions that are accepted by most graduate programs.

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