CGPA Calculator

Calculate your Cumulative Grade Point Average and convert between CGPA and percentage

Understanding CGPA

Learn about Cumulative Grade Point Average and how to calculate it for your academic records

What is CGPA?

CGPA stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average. It represents a student's overall academic performance over a period of time, typically on a scale of 10. While GPA refers to grade point average for a single semester, CGPA is cumulative and covers the entire academic journey.

CGPA Formula

Unweighted: CGPA = (Sum of all SGPAs) ÷ (Number of semesters)

Weighted: CGPA = (Sum of (SGPA × Credits)) ÷ (Total Credits)

Example: If your SGPAs are 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0, your CGPA would be (8.0 + 8.5 + 9.0) ÷ 3 = 8.5

CGPA to Percentage

The standard conversion formula is:
Percentage = CGPA × 9.5

Example: 8.5 CGPA = 8.5 × 9.5 = 80.75%

Some institutions may use different conversion factors, so always check with your university.

How CGPA Calculator Works

CGPA Calculation

The CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) Calculator helps students compute their overall academic performance based on the grades or GPAs of each semester. It simplifies the process by averaging out the semester GPAs according to their respective credit weights.

  • Step 1: You enter the GPA or grade points earned in each semester.
  • Step 2: You input the corresponding credits for each semester.
  • Step 3: The calculator multiplies each GPA by its credit to get the weighted score.
  • Step 4: It adds up all the weighted scores and total credits.
  • Step 5: The final CGPA is calculated using the formula: CGPA = Total Weighted GPA / Total Credits

CGPA to Percentage Conversion

The CGPA to Percentage Calculator converts your cumulative grade point average into an equivalent percentage using a standard conversion formula accepted by many universities and institutions.

  • Step 1: You enter your final CGPA (e.g., 8.2).
  • Step 2: The calculator applies a predefined formula (e.g., Percentage = CGPA × 9.5).
  • Step 3: The output displays the equivalent percentage (e.g., 8.2 × 9.5 = 77.9%).
  • Step 4: The result is shown instantly and can be used for academic or job-related purposes.

Percentage to CGPA Conversion

This calculator helps convert a given percentage score into CGPA format by using the reverse logic of the standard conversion formula, often used in academic grading systems.

  • Step 1: You enter your obtained percentage (e.g., 85%).
  • Step 2: The calculator uses the reverse formula: CGPA = Percentage ÷ 9.5.
  • Step 3: The result is the equivalent CGPA (e.g., 85 ÷ 9.5 = 8.95).
  • Step 4: This result gives you a rough academic performance in CGPA format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about CGPA calculation and conversion

CGPA stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average. It represents a student's overall academic performance over a period of time, typically on a scale of 10.

This calculator provides accurate results based on standard formulas, but it's always best to verify with your institution's specific grading policy.

Yes, you can use it for most universities that follow a 10-point grading system, but some institutions may use a different scale or conversion method.

The commonly used formula is: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5. Some institutions may use different multipliers based on their guidelines.

Yes, CGPA can be calculated by taking the average of all semester SGPA values. CGPA = (Sum of SGPAs) ÷ (Number of Semesters).

Absolutely! This tool is fully responsive and works smoothly on smartphones, tablets, and desktop devices.

Yes, after converting CGPA to percentage, you can use the percentage to estimate total marks based on your course's full mark structure.

While both measure academic performance, GPA usually refers to the grade point average for a single semester or year, whereas CGPA is cumulative and covers the overall academic journey.

Many universities, job applications, or competitive exams require percentages rather than CGPA. This makes conversion necessary for eligibility or documentation.

Most commonly, the formula used is: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5. However, this may vary depending on the board or university guidelines.

Yes, simply reverse the formula: CGPA = Percentage ÷ 9.5. This gives you an estimated CGPA equivalent to your percentage score.

Grading systems vary globally. CGPA (on a 10-point scale) is common in countries like India, while GPA (on a 4-point scale) is standard in the USA and some other countries.

To calculate CGPA, you add all the grade points earned in each subject and divide by the total number of subjects. For example, if your total grade points are 80 across 10 subjects, CGPA = 80 ÷ 10 = 8.0.

To convert CGPA into percentage, multiply your CGPA by 9.5. For example, if your CGPA is 8.2, then percentage = 8.2 × 9.5 = 77.9%.

Calculating CGPA to percentage is simple: use the formula Percentage = CGPA × 9.5. This gives you an equivalent percentage based on your CGPA.

You can calculate percentage from CGPA by multiplying your CGPA with 9.5. This conversion is widely accepted across most Indian educational boards.

To calculate CGPA from SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average), sum up your SGPAs for all semesters and divide by the total number of semesters. For example, if your SGPAs are 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5, then CGPA = (7.5 + 8.0 + 8.5) ÷ 3 = 8.0.

To convert CGPA into total marks, you must first convert CGPA into percentage using the formula Percentage = CGPA × 9.5, and then apply the percentage to the total marks possible. For example, if your CGPA is 8 and the total marks are 500, then percentage = 76%, marks = 500 × 0.76 = 380.