How grade conversion works
Different countries — and different universities — report results on different scales, so conversion formulas translate between them. The most widely used CGPA-to-percentage formula multiplies by 9.5: a 3.6 CGPA becomes 34.2%. Going the other way, divide the percentage by 9.5.
Percentage = CGPA × 9.5 · CGPA = Percentage ÷ 9.5
These are linear approximations, not official transcripts. Universities and employers sometimes use their own formulas (×10 is common too), so always check which conversion your institution expects before submitting an application.
Worked example
A student with a 3.6 CGPA applying for an internship that asks for a percentage: 3.6 × 9.5 = 34.2%. Conversely, an 85% score converts to 85 ÷ 9.5 = 8.95 on a 10-point CGPA scale — handy when a form only accepts one format.
When conversion gets tricky
Conversions are estimates because grading scales aren't perfectly linear — the difference between an A and a B isn't the same "distance" everywhere. For official purposes (transcripts, credential evaluation), use your university's stated formula or a credential service, not a quick online conversion.