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CGPA to Percentage Calculator
Convert your CGPA or SGPA to a percentage instantly — using the exact formula your university applies. Free, no signup.
⚡ Quick answer: There is no single national formula. On a 10-point scale the common conventions are Percentage = CGPA × 9.5 (CBSE style), CGPA × 10 − 7.5 (many universities such as VTU), or CGPA × 10. Use the one your university officially specifies — check your marksheet.
🎓 Convert CGPA to percentage
Pick the formula your university uses (check your marksheet). No single formula is official for all universities.
Common CGPA → percentage formulas (10-point scale)
| Convention | Formula | Example (CGPA 8.0) |
|---|---|---|
| CBSE style | CGPA × 9.5 | 76.0% |
| Many universities (e.g. VTU) | CGPA × 10 − 7.5 | 72.5% |
| Simple | CGPA × 10 | 80.0% |
These are the most-used conventions, not a universal rule. Autonomous colleges and many universities publish their own conversion — always use the official one for applications.
How to find your university's official formula
- Check your marksheet / grade card — many print the conversion formula or a percentage directly.
- Search your university's website for "CGPA to percentage" or the examination/results rules.
- Ask your examination cell / registrar if it isn't published.
- For foreign applications, submit your real CGPA and transcript — the university (or WES) will convert it themselves.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert CGPA to percentage?
- There is no single national formula — each university sets its own. The most common conventions on a 10-point scale are: CBSE style, Percentage = CGPA × 9.5; many universities (e.g. VTU) use Percentage = CGPA × 10 − 7.5; and some simply use Percentage = CGPA × 10. Always confirm the exact rule printed on your marksheet or your university's website.
- Which CGPA to percentage formula should I use?
- Use the one your own university officially specifies — it is usually on the marksheet, grade card or the university website. If you don't know it, the CBSE ×9.5 rule is the most widely quoted for 10-point CGPA, but it is only an approximation for other universities.
- Is CGPA × 9.5 an official formula?
- It is the official conversion CBSE published for its 10-point grading, and it is widely reused as an approximation. It is NOT automatically valid for every university — many use ×10 − 7.5 or their own table. Treat any generic formula as an estimate until you confirm your university's official rule.
- Do foreign universities accept a converted percentage?
- Most prefer your original CGPA and official transcript, and may run their own conversion (or use a service like WES). Provide your real CGPA and let them convert; use this tool only for a quick personal estimate.