SGPA to CGPA Calculator and Converter
Combine your semester SGPAs into one CGPA. Use equal weights or each semester’s actual credits.
SGPA to CGPA Calculator
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Enter an SGPA to see your CGPA.
Students in India and Pakistan can use this page after results arrive, before a placement or scholarship form, or while planning the final years of a degree.
How to use the SGPA to CGPA calculator
Enter your semester results and read the overall CGPA. The running total after each semester helps you see how each term moved your record.
- Pick your scale. Choose 10-point or 4-point to match your result card. Changing the scale does not convert the grades you typed in.
- Add each semester. Enter the SGPA for every completed semester, in order. The semester name is optional.
- Choose the credit method. Enter credits for every semester if the loads are different. Leave credits blank for every semester only if all semesters carry equal weight.
- Read your CGPA. The result updates as you type.
Use the credits behind the SGPA. Copy each semester’s credits from your result card or university regulations. Use the same set of courses that was used to calculate that semester’s SGPA.
SGPA vs. CGPA: what changes?
SGPA covers one semester. CGPA covers all the semesters counted in your record.
| Question | SGPA | CGPA |
|---|---|---|
| Full form | Semester Grade Point Average | Cumulative Grade Point Average |
| Period covered | One semester | All completed semesters in your record |
| How it is calculated | Course credits × grade points, divided by that semester’s credits | Semester credits × SGPA, divided by the total credits |
| What carries more weight | Courses with more credits | Semesters with more credits |
| Shown on your result card | Yes, for that semester | Yes, as the running figure up to that semester |
| Decimal places | Two | Two |
| How fast it changes | Can swing a lot from one term to the next | Moves slowly as credits add up |
| After the first semester | Equals the first SGPA | Equals the first SGPA |
| Common label in Pakistan | Often written as GPA or semester GPA | CGPA |
The labels describe the time period. They do not describe the scale. Check whether your university uses a 10-point scale, a 4-point scale or something else.
In Pakistan, you may see the semester figure called GPA instead of SGPA. Use whichever label your result card uses. The method below works the same way.
SGPA to CGPA formula
The standard method is credit-weighted. The UGC guidelines in India define CGPA as total credit points across all semesters divided by total credits.
CGPA = Σ(semester SGPA × semester credits) ÷ Σ semester credits
Multiply each semester’s SGPA by its credits. Add the products. Divide by the total credits.
If every semester has the same credits, the credits cancel out. Then:
CGPA = sum of all SGPAs ÷ number of semesters
That simple average is correct only when the credit loads are equal. It is not accurate when they differ.
Simple average vs. credit-weighted average
| Scenario | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Simple average | Credit-weighted CGPA | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equal credits | SGPA 9.0, 20 credits | SGPA 7.0, 20 credits | 8.00 | 8.00 | 0.00 |
| Heavier second semester | SGPA 9.0, 10 credits | SGPA 7.0, 30 credits | 8.00 | 7.50 | 0.50 |
| Heavier first semester | SGPA 9.0, 30 credits | SGPA 7.0, 10 credits | 8.00 | 8.50 | 0.50 |
The simple average gives 8.00 in all three rows. The weighted answer changes because the heavier semester counts for more.
When semester averages are not enough. Combining SGPAs works when SGPA and CGPA follow the same course-inclusion rules. Retakes, replaced grades and excluded courses can break that link. In those cases, use the official course-level points and credits from your university.
How to calculate SGPA first
Your SGPA comes from the courses in one semester. Multiply each course’s credits by its grade point. Add those products. Divide by the total credits.
Take four courses in one semester:
| Course | Credits | Grade point | Credits × grade point |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Literature | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| History | 4 | 7 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| Science | 4 | 7 | 28 |
| Total | 16 | n/a | 120 |
SGPA = 120 ÷ 16 = 7.50.
Repeat this for each semester. Then combine the SGPAs with the formula above.
Grade points on the UGC 10-point scale
The UGC recommends a 10-point grading system for credit-based programs in India. Your university’s regulations decide how marks convert to letter grades.
| Letter grade | Meaning | Grade point | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| O | Outstanding | 10 | Highest grade |
| A+ | Excellent | 9 | |
| A | Very Good | 8 | |
| B+ | Good | 7 | |
| B | Above Average | 6 | |
| C | Average | 5 | |
| P | Pass | 4 | Lowest passing grade in the UGC table |
| F | Fail | 0 | Failed. The student must reappear in the examination |
| Ab | Absent | 0 | Listed with 0 grade points in the UGC table |
Mark ranges differ by university. The UGC table lists letter grades and grade points. Each university sets its own mark bands for those grades. Use the bands in your own regulations, not a table copied from another college.
Non-credit courses. Courses graded only as satisfactory or unsatisfactory are not counted in SGPA or CGPA.
SGPA to CGPA calculation examples
Example 1: six semesters with different credits
This example follows the sample in the UGC guidelines.
| Semester | Credits | SGPA | SGPA × credits | Total points so far | Total credits so far | CGPA so far |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 6.9 | 138.0 | 138.0 | 20 | 6.90 |
| 2 | 22 | 7.8 | 171.6 | 309.6 | 42 | 7.37 |
| 3 | 25 | 5.6 | 140.0 | 449.6 | 67 | 6.71 |
| 4 | 26 | 6.0 | 156.0 | 605.6 | 93 | 6.51 |
| 5 | 26 | 6.3 | 163.8 | 769.4 | 119 | 6.47 |
| 6 | 25 | 8.0 | 200.0 | 969.4 | 144 | 6.73 |
CGPA = 969.4 ÷ 144 = 6.7319, shown as 6.73.
A simple average of the six SGPAs is 6.77. That is 0.04 higher than the correct credit-weighted figure.
The “CGPA so far” column depends on semester order. The final credit-weighted CGPA does not.
Example 2: equal-credit semesters
Three semesters have the same credits. The SGPAs are 8.5, 9.0 and 8.8.
CGPA = (8.5 + 9.0 + 8.8) ÷ 3 = 26.3 ÷ 3 = 8.7667, shown as 8.77.
You can leave the credits blank for this case.
Example 3: two semesters built from course grades
Semester 1 has three courses.
| Course | Credits | Grade point | Credits × grade point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | 8.5 | 34.0 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 9.0 | 36.0 |
| Physics | 3 | 7.8 | 23.4 |
| Total | 11 | n/a | 93.4 |
SGPA 1 = 93.4 ÷ 11 = 8.49.
Semester 2 has three courses.
| Course | Credits | Grade point | Credits × grade point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genetics | 4 | 8.0 | 32.0 |
| Organic Chemistry | 4 | 8.8 | 35.2 |
| Mathematics | 3 | 7.5 | 22.5 |
| Total | 11 | n/a | 89.7 |
SGPA 2 = 89.7 ÷ 11 = 8.15.
Both semesters have 11 credits, so CGPA = (93.4 + 89.7) ÷ 22 = 183.1 ÷ 22 = 8.3227, shown as 8.32.
Check your own working at each step. Rounding an SGPA too early can shift the final CGPA.
Example 4: a 4-point scale
Pakistani universities commonly report results on a 4-point scale. The formula is the same.
| Semester | Credits | GPA | GPA × credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 3.00 | 51.0 |
| 2 | 16 | 3.40 | 54.4 |
| 3 | 18 | 3.60 | 64.8 |
| Total | 51 | n/a | 170.2 |
CGPA = 170.2 ÷ 51 = 3.3373, shown as 3.34 out of 4.
This combines 4-point results. It does not convert a 10-point CGPA into a 4.0 GPA.
Can you reach your target CGPA?
A target planner shows the average SGPA you need in the remaining semesters.
Required SGPA = (Target CGPA × total credits at graduation − points earned so far) ÷ remaining credits
Sample record: four completed semesters, 80 credits, CGPA 8.00 (640 points). Four semesters remain at 20 credits each, so 80 credits are left.
| Target CGPA | Points needed in total | Points still needed | Required average SGPA | Reachable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.25 | 1,320 | 680 | 8.50 | Yes |
| 8.50 | 1,360 | 720 | 9.00 | Yes |
| 8.75 | 1,400 | 760 | 9.50 | Yes, but very demanding |
| 9.00 | 1,440 | 800 | 10.00 | Only with a perfect 10 every semester |
| 9.25 | 1,480 | 840 | 10.50 | No, above the scale maximum |
The highest CGPA this record can reach is 9.00, if every remaining semester scores 10.
Future credits are an estimate. A count of semesters is not an exact credit total. A lighter final term or a heavy project semester changes the required average. Use your actual remaining credits before making a firm plan.
Why might the result differ from your result card?
Your university result card is the official record. A calculator checks the arithmetic.
| Possible cause | Why it matters | What to use |
|---|---|---|
| Simple average used for unequal credits | A heavier semester should carry more weight | Each semester’s actual credits |
| Rounded SGPA values | An SGPA shown to two decimals loses precision | Course-level totals when you need an exact match |
| Backlogs or retakes | Cumulative rules may replace or exclude grades differently from the old SGPA | Your current university regulations |
| Non-credit or satisfactory-only courses | They are not counted in SGPA or CGPA | Only the courses included in the official calculation |
| Failed courses | A grade of F means the student must reappear | The credit and grade rules in your regulations |
| Mixed scales | An 8.2 out of 10 cannot be combined with a 3.2 out of 4 | One consistent scale |
| Different mark bands | Universities set their own mark ranges for letter grades | Your own university’s grade table |
What to check in India and Pakistan
Rules differ by country, regulator and university. Start with the official source for your own program.
India
The UGC issued guidelines for the Choice Based Credit System. They give a standard 10-point scale and a uniform method for SGPA and CGPA. They apply to undergraduate and postgraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs under the credit system.
The Government of India has told Parliament that the UGC circulated the guidelines to universities and asked them to adopt the system from 2015-16. It also said adoption details are not centrally maintained. So your university may follow the UGC model closely or with changes. Read your own regulations.
Pakistan
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Undergraduate Education Policy (V 1.1) applies from Fall 2023. All higher education institutions are required to adopt it.
| Item | What the HEC policy says |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree credit hours | 120 to 144 credit hours for a single major, with a 120 minimum |
| Normal semester load | 15 to 18 credit hours. Up to 21 where a program needs it |
| Single major with one minor | Minimum 132 credit hours |
| Single major with two minors | Minimum 144 credit hours |
| Associate degree | 60 to 72 credit hours over four to six semesters |
| Minimum CGPA for an associate degree | 2.00 out of 4.00 |
| Fifth-semester entry from an associate degree | Minimum 2.00 out of 4.00 CGPA |
| Fifth-semester entry from a two-year BA or BSc | Minimum 45% cumulative score |
| Higher standards | Universities may set higher standards than the policy minimums |
The policy states CGPA requirements on a 4.00 scale. It does not publish a letter-grade table or a percentage formula. Your university sets those, so use its grading policy.
CGPA to percentage and 4.0 GPA
Combining SGPAs gives you a CGPA. Converting that CGPA to a percentage or a foreign GPA is a separate step.
There is no single conversion that every institution accepts. Published formulas for turning a 10-point CGPA into a percentage differ from one source to another. Do not assume that CGPA × 10 or CGPA × 9.5 is accepted by your employer, university or scholarship body.
Follow these steps:
- Check the back of your result card or transcript for a printed conversion rule.
- Ask your university for its approved formula or an official conversion letter.
- Read the instructions of the receiving institution or employer.
For a placement or scholarship cutoff, compare the required CGPA on the same scale. Keep your original CGPA and grading scale on hand when a form asks for them.
Why use this SGPA to CGPA calculator
- Credit-weighted by default. It uses the same method the UGC describes.
- Equal-weight option. Leave credits blank when every semester counts the same.
- Running CGPA. See the total after each semester, not only the final number.
- Light page for slow connections. Many students check results on mobile data. A small page loads faster and uses less data.
- No sign-up. Enter your numbers and read the result.
- Works on a phone. Large inputs and a single column are easier to use on a small screen.
Frequently asked questions
Sources
These are the official or government sources used to check the facts on this page.
India
- University Grants Commission, Guidelines on Adoption of Choice Based Credit System: http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/9555132_Guidelines.pdf (link as listed by the Ministry of Education)
- Ministry of Education, Government of India, note on CBCS and the UGC guideline link: https://education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/ru1981.pdf
- Rajya Sabha reply on UGC CBCS guidelines and their circulation to universities: https://rsdebate.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/641248/2/PQ_233_15122014_U2398_p130_p131.pdf
- University of Delhi, reproduction of the UGC CBCS guidelines (grade and grade point table, non-credit courses, Grade F): https://dr.du.ac.in/files/Academics/psychology/B.A.%20programme.pdf
- Maulana Azad National Urdu University, CBCS examination regulations (UGC grade scale, credit points): https://manuu.edu.in/sites/default/files/2019-11/1CBCS%20Regulations_Final_3January17.pdf
- Mahatma Gandhi University, CBCS rules for UG programs (an example of university-specific mark bands): https://mguniversity.ac.in/uploads/syllabus/Rules_and_Regulations/CBCS%20Rules%20&%20Regulations%20of%20UG%20Programmes.pdf
- Vikaspedia, Government of India knowledge portal, UGC six-semester CGPA example: https://en.vikaspedia.in/education/policies-and-schemes/choice-based-credit-system-cbcs
Pakistan
- Higher Education Commission, Undergraduate Education Policy (V 1.1) page: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/policies/Pages/UGEP.aspx
- Higher Education Commission, Undergraduate Education Policy (V 1.1) PDF: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/UEP/Documents/UGE-Policy.pdf
The university grade card remains the official record. This page explains the arithmetic and does not issue an official conversion.