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GPA by Country: Grading Systems Around the World

GPA scales differ from one country to the next. This directory links a GPA calculator for 50+ countries, from the US 4.0 scale and India's 10-point CGPA to UK honours and the European ECTS grade.

How GPA Differs Across Countries

The grade point average is a United States convention, so the same transcript can produce very different numbers depending on the country. US schools use a 4.0 scale where an A is worth 4.0 grade points and a B is 3.0. India reports a 10-point CGPA, where a 9.0 is outstanding and a 6.0 is a clear pass. The United Kingdom skips the GPA entirely and awards degree classifications: First-Class Honours, Upper Second (2:1), Lower Second (2:2), and Third. Australia runs a 7-point GPA alongside a Weighted Average Mark out of 100.

Continental Europe adds another layer. The ECTS grade ranks students A through F by cohort percentile rather than by fixed cutoffs, and individual countries keep their own scales on top of it: Germany runs 1.0 (best) to 5.0 (fail) on the Modified Bavarian Formula, France marks out of 20, and the Netherlands out of 10. Because the scales rarely line up cleanly, a single percentage can map to a top grade in one country and a middling one in another. The GPA scale reference shows how the US 4.0 values translate to percentages and letter grades, which is the common bridge between systems.

GPA Calculators by Region

Select your country for its exact grading scale, classification bands, and a calculator that applies the right formula. Each page documents the official scale and cites the national education authority or a recognized credential-evaluation source.

North America 2

Latin America & Caribbean 4

Europe 21

Asia 14

Middle East 8

Africa 6

Oceania 2

Converting Your GPA Between Country Scales

When you apply to a university abroad, the admissions office usually recomputes your GPA on its own scale, but a quick estimate helps you gauge where you stand. The linear method divides your grade by the maximum on your scale and multiplies by the target maximum: a 7.5 on India's 10-point CGPA is roughly 3.0 on the US 4.0 scale. For an official figure, US programs typically accept a course-by-course evaluation from WES or a comparable agency. The GPA converter runs the common scale-to-scale conversions, and the GPA calculator computes a fresh GPA from your course grades and credit hours on the standard 4.0 scale.

Frequently asked questions

Is GPA the same in every country?
No. The grade point average is a US convention, and most countries use a different scale. The United States uses a 4.0 scale (A = 4.0, B = 3.0). India reports a 10-point CGPA. The United Kingdom uses degree classifications (First, 2:1, 2:2, Third) rather than a GPA. Australia uses a 7-point GPA alongside a Weighted Average Mark out of 100. Much of continental Europe uses the ECTS grade (A to F) or a local points scale, such as Germany 1.0 to 5.0 or France out of 20. Pick your country below for its exact scale.
How do I convert my GPA to the US 4.0 scale?
The fastest approximation is to divide your grade by the maximum on your scale and multiply by 4. On a 10-point CGPA, a 7.5 is roughly (7.5 / 10) x 4 = 3.0 on the 4.0 scale. This linear method is only an estimate; official conversions weight individual courses and apply country-specific bands. For admissions, most US universities accept a credential evaluation from WES or a similar agency. The dedicated GPA converter handles the common scales, and the GPA scale reference shows how each value maps to a percentage and letter grade.
Which countries use a 4.0 GPA scale?
The United States is the primary user of the unweighted 4.0 scale. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and several Gulf universities report on a 4.0 or 5.0 scale modeled on the US system. Many Canadian universities use a 4.0 or 4.33 scale, though some provinces use percentage or 9-point systems instead. Japan, South Korea, and a number of international and private universities worldwide adopt a 4.0 GPA for compatibility with US graduate admissions. Always confirm the exact scale with the specific institution, since national systems and individual universities often differ.
Do the UK and Australia use a GPA?
The United Kingdom does not traditionally use a GPA. Undergraduate results are reported as degree classifications: First-Class Honours (typically 70 percent and above), Upper Second 2:1 (60 to 69), Lower Second 2:2 (50 to 59), and Third (40 to 49). Australia does use a GPA on a 7-point scale (High Distinction = 7, Distinction = 6) and also reports a Weighted Average Mark out of 100. Use the UK and Australia calculators for the exact bands each system applies.