Quick answer
How do you convert CGPA to percentage?
Multiply your CGPA by your board’s or university’s conversion factor. For CBSE, percentage = CGPA × 9.5, so 8.6 CGPA is 81.7%. Anna University and KTU (2019 scheme) use CGPA × 10, while the older VTU and AKTU formula is (CGPA − 0.75) × 10.
- CBSE: CGPA × 9.5 (official)
- Anna University, KTU 2019: CGPA × 10 (official)
- VTU 2015–18, AKTU: (CGPA − 0.75) × 10 (commonly used)
What is the CGPA to percentage formula for each university?
| Board / university | Formula | 8.0 CGPA = | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBSE (Class 10 / 12) | CGPA × 9.5 | 76.0% | Official |
| Anna University (R-2015 onwards) | CGPA × 10 | 80.0% | Official |
| KTU, Kerala (2019 scheme) | CGPA × 10 | 80.0% | Official |
| VTU (2021 scheme onwards) | CGPA × 10 | 80.0% | Commonly used |
| VTU (2015–2018 schemes) | (CGPA − 0.75) × 10 | 72.5% | Commonly used |
| AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University) | (CGPA − 0.75) × 10 | 72.5% | Commonly used |
| Mumbai University (Engineering) | 7.1 × CGPI + 11 | 67.8% | Commonly used |
| JNTU Hyderabad | (CGPA − 0.5) × 10 | 75.0% | Commonly used |
| Delhi University (UGCF) | CGPA × 9.5 | 76.0% | Commonly used |
| Other (10-point scale) | CGPA × 10 | 80.0% | Commonly used |
Not listed? Check your marksheet or university website for the official conversion, and use “Other (10-point scale)” for a simple × 10 estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert CGPA to percentage?
Use the formula of your board or university. CBSE uses CGPA × 9.5, so a CGPA of 8.6 is 81.7%. Many universities, such as Anna University and KTU, use CGPA × 10.
Why does CBSE multiply CGPA by 9.5?
CBSE found that the average percentage of students in the 91–100 band was about 95, so 9.5 is the factor that maps a CGPA back to an approximate percentage.
What is 7.5 CGPA in percentage?
Under CBSE it is 71.25%. Under a CGPA × 10 rule (Anna University, KTU 2019, VTU 2021) it is 75%. Under the older VTU and AKTU formula, (CGPA − 0.75) × 10, it is 67.5%.
What is the VTU CGPA to percentage formula?
For the 2021 scheme onwards, VTU percentage is commonly taken as CGPA × 10. For the 2015, 2017 and 2018 schemes, the commonly used formula is (CGPA − 0.75) × 10.
How do I calculate CGPA from SGPA?
CGPA is the credit-weighted average of your semester SGPAs. If all semesters carry similar credits, a simple average of the SGPAs gives a close estimate.
What is 9 CGPA in percentage?
Under CBSE’s rule (CGPA × 9.5), 9 CGPA is 85.5%. Under a CGPA × 10 rule, used by Anna University and KTU, it is 90%, and under the older VTU and AKTU formula, (CGPA − 0.75) × 10, it is 82.5%.
Can I use the CBSE 9.5 formula for my college CGPA?
Only if your university uses it. The × 9.5 factor is CBSE’s rule for its own Class 10 and 12 grades, though Delhi University’s UGCF scheme is commonly converted the same way. The formula your university publishes always takes precedence.