Pakistan CGPA to US GPA Calculator
Enter your Pakistani CGPA or percentage and get an instant US 4.0 GPA reference, using the most common HEC-scale conversion convention.
How we calculate this
Percentage = CGPA × 25
No single HEC-published document mandates this as official policy — it's the direct linear read-out of Pakistan's 4.0-scale CGPA, and the convention most Pakistani universities and students use in practice. Confirm the exact figure with your own registrar for anything official.
The Formula Behind This
HEC-recognized Pakistani universities use a standard 4.0 CGPA scale. No single HEC-published document mandates one official conversion formula, but the convention nearly everyone uses is the direct linear read-out of that scale:
Percentage = CGPA × 25
For example, a 3.5 CGPA gives 3.5 × 25 = 87.5%. The reverse works the same way: divide your percentage by 25 to get your CGPA. For the full breakdown of how Pakistani board marks and university CGPA map onto the US 4.0 scale, see our Pakistani board vs US GPA conversion guide.
Important: this is a reference, not an official conversion
Because Pakistani CGPA is already reported on the same 4.0 scale that US universities use, many institutions accept it directly without any conversion. For formal applications, scholarships, or visa purposes, use an official evaluation from a recognized credential agency such as WES rather than this calculator's number.
Want the Full Context?
Read our complete guide on how Pakistani grading compares to the US system, including division-by-division breakdowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to convert my Pakistani CGPA before applying to a US university?
Usually no, not yourself. Pakistani CGPA is already reported on a 4.0 scale under HEC's standard, so many US universities accept it directly. For formal admissions or visa purposes, schools typically require an official evaluation from a credential agency like WES rather than a self-calculated conversion.
Is CGPA × 25 the official HEC formula for converting CGPA to percentage?
No single HEC-published document mandating this as official policy could be verified. CGPA × 25 is simply the direct linear read-out of Pakistan's 4.0-scale CGPA (CGPA ÷ 4.0 × 100), and it's the convention most Pakistani universities and students use in practice. Confirm the exact figure with your own registrar for anything official.
Is a 3.5 CGPA in Pakistan considered good for study abroad?
Yes. A 3.5 CGPA converts to about 87.5% under this convention, which is a strong result at most Pakistani universities and generally competitive for graduate program applications abroad, though specific program requirements vary.
Why does this calculator give an approximate US letter grade too?
Because some universities and scholarship forms ask for an equivalent letter grade or want to see how your percentage compares to a standard grading band, not just a raw GPA number. This is shown as a reference approximation, not an official conversion.
What does a 2.44 CGPA out of 4.00 convert to on the US scale?
Using the ×25 convention, 2.44 × 25 = 61% — enter 2.44 into the calculator above to see the exact percentage and approximate US letter grade for any CGPA, not just this one example.