Percentage to CGPA Calculator

Some forms ask for CGPA when your marksheet shows a percentage. This reverses the usual CGPA-to-percentage rules.

Results update as you type.

CGPA

8.6

out of 10

By ÷ 9.5
8.6
By ÷ 10
8.17

Use the rule your board or university states. This reverses the CGPA to percentage calculator.

About this calculator

Choose the rule that matches your board or university.

How to use it

  1. Enter your percentage.
  2. Choose the conversion rule.
  3. Read the CGPA.

The formula

CBSE: CGPA = percentage ÷ 9.5; university: CGPA = (percentage − b) ÷ a
a, b
from your university’s formula % = a × CGPA + b

Worked example

81.7%

  1. CBSE rule: 81.7 ÷ 9.5 = 8.6.
  2. Simple rule: 81.7 ÷ 10 = 8.17.

What the result means

Always state which rule you used when you report a converted CGPA.

Assumptions

  • 10-point CGPA.

Limitations

  • Conversions are approximate; the original marksheet is the official record.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert 75% to CGPA?

By the CBSE rule, 75 ÷ 9.5 = 7.89.

Is the 9.5 rule official for universities?

No, it is CBSE’s indicative rule; universities set their own.

Can CGPA be more than 10?

No; results are capped at 10.

Last reviewed on 3 October 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us.