Percentage to CGPA Calculator: Turn Your Percentage into a CGPA
Enter your percentage and pick the rule your board or university uses. You get the CGPA, the formula applied and a quick view of where it sits on the 10-point scale.
Estimates only. Check important results before you rely on them.
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- Enter your percentage.
- Choose the formula that your board or university uses.
- For a custom rule, enter the divisor.
- Read the CGPA on the 10-point scale.
The formula
Worked example
77.9% ÷ 9.5 = 8.2 CGPA under the CBSE rule. The same percentage is 7.79 with ÷10 and 8.54 with the VTU formula.
Understanding your result
The result is the reverse of the CGPA to Percentage tool. Converting back and forth with the same formula gives the same numbers. The bar shows where your CGPA sits between low and excellent.
When to use it
- Complete forms that ask for a CGPA.
- See what a percentage target means in CGPA terms.
- Compare boards that report marks differently.
Assumptions and limits
For general use only. Your institution's own rule decides official records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert percentage to CGPA?
Divide the percentage by the factor your board uses. For CBSE it is 9.5, so 77.9% is 8.2.
Is it the reverse of CGPA × 9.5?
Yes. CGPA × 9.5 gives percentage, and percentage ÷ 9.5 gives CGPA.
Can CGPA be above 10?
No. The result is capped at 10.
Which formula should I choose?
The one used by your board or university. If a form does not say, ÷9.5 is widely accepted for CBSE.
Does this work for a 4.0 scale?
No. Use the GPA Calculator for the 4.0 scale.