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CGPA to Percentage Calculator

Many Indian colleges and universities grade students with a CGPA on a 10-point scale, while jobs, exams and admissions often ask for a percentage. This calculator converts both ways. The widely used rule, followed by CBSE, is percentage = CGPA × 9.5.

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9.5 is the CBSE and common university factor. Use your university's own factor if it differs.

Equivalent percentage
79.8%
Formula used
8.4 × 9.5
  • Your university or the employer may use a different conversion. Use their official rule where it matters.

You can also enter your semester SGPAs to find a CGPA. Some universities use a different factor or a formula of their own, so check your university's official rule for forms that need an exact figure.

How to use this calculator

  1. Choose whether you want the percentage, the CGPA, or a CGPA from SGPAs.
  2. Enter your CGPA, percentage or SGPAs.
  3. Change the factor if your university uses a different one.
  4. Read the result.

Formula and variables

Percentage = CGPA × 9.5 CGPA = Percentage ÷ 9.5 CGPA from SGPAs = Sum of SGPAs ÷ Number of semesters

  • 9.5 - the conversion factor commonly used. Some universities use another factor or a formula.
  • SGPA - the grade point average for a single semester.

The average of SGPAs assumes every semester has the same credits.

Worked example

A student has a CGPA of 8.4 and needs the percentage.

Inputs and results for the worked example
CGPA and factor8.4 with 9.5
Percentage79.8%
  1. Percentage = CGPA × 9.5.
  2. 8.4 × 9.5 = 79.8%.

What changes the result

  • University rules. Universities may use their own conversion formula.
  • Credits. A credit-weighted CGPA can differ from a simple average of SGPAs.
  • Scale. This tool assumes a 10-point scale.

Benefits and practical uses

  • Get the percentage for job and exam forms.
  • Convert both ways.
  • Work out your CGPA from semester results.

Assumptions and limitations

  • A 10-point CGPA scale.
  • The factor is the one you enter, 9.5 by default.
  • SGPAs carry equal credits.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert CGPA to percentage?

Multiply your CGPA by 9.5, which is the common conversion factor.

Does every university use 9.5?

No. Many do, but some use another factor or a formula. Use your own university's official rule when you can.

How do I convert percentage to CGPA?

Divide the percentage by 9.5, or by your university's factor.

How is CGPA calculated from SGPA?

By a credit-weighted average of semester results. If every semester has equal credits it is a simple average.

Is CGPA the same as GPA?

They are very similar. CGPA is cumulative over all semesters, and GPA is often for a term or year.

References

Page last reviewed on . This calculator gives estimates for planning only; it is not financial advice and not an offer from any lender.