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How to use the GPA Converter
- 1Enter your grade, the best possible grade and the minimum passing grade of your system.
- 2See your US GPA estimate and German grade.
- 3Use the result as a guide; universities may recalculate.
German grade: the modified Bavarian formula
German universities convert foreign grades with the modified Bavarian formula: German grade = 1 + 3 × (best grade − your grade) ÷ (best grade − minimum passing grade). 1.0 is the best German grade and 4.0 the minimum pass. This is the official method used by most German universities and uni-assist.
US GPA estimates
There is no single official formula for converting to a US GPA. Credential evaluators such as WES use country-specific tables. We show a proportional conversion and a common grade-band estimate; your target university's evaluation is what counts.
Common grading systems
| Country | Scale | Top grade | Lowest pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0–4.0 GPA | 4.0 (A) | 1.0 (D) |
| United Kingdom | Degree classes | First (70%+) | Third (40%+) |
| Germany | 1.0–5.0 | 1.0 (sehr gut) | 4.0 (ausreichend) |
| India | Percentage or 10-point CGPA | First Division with Distinction (75%+) | Pass (about 33–40%) |
| Pakistan | Percentage or 4.0 CGPA | 4.0 / A+ | Varies by university |
| France | 0–20 | 16+ (très bien) | 10 |
Use official evaluations for applications
Our converter gives a good estimate, but universities and employers may use their own formulas or ask for a credential evaluation, such as WES or ECE in the US and Canada, uni-assist in Germany or UK ENIC in the UK. Use the estimate to shortlist programs, then follow each university's instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is 75% a good GPA?
On many conversion tables 75% is roughly a 3.3–3.7 GPA, but it depends on your country's grading culture. In countries where top marks are rare, evaluators convert more generously.
What is a good German grade?
1.0–1.5 is very good (sehr gut), 1.6–2.5 good (gut), 2.6–3.5 satisfactory, and 3.6–4.0 sufficient. Competitive master's programs often expect 2.5 or better.