International Grade Converter

The German university grading system operates on a 1.0 to 5.0 scale, where lower numbers are better. 1.0 is the highest possible grade (Sehr gut / Very Good), while 4.0 is the minimum passing grade (Ausreichend / Sufficient). Any grade higher than 4.0 (e.g., 4.3, 5.0) is a failing grade (Nicht ausreichend). Most exams are graded in 0.3 or 0.4 increments (1.0, 1.3, 1.7, 2.0).

A 1.3 in the German system is considered an excellent grade ('Sehr gut') and generally translates to an A- or a 3.7 GPA on the standard US 4.0 scale. A 1.0 translates to a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Converting a German grade to an Indian 10-point CGPA involves a reverse linear interpolation. Since 1.0 is the highest (10.0 CGPA) and 4.0 is the lowest passing (roughly 4.0 or 5.0 passing CGPA in India depending on the university), a standard formula used is: Indian CGPA = 10 - ((German Grade - 1) * 2). For example, a German 2.0 translates to an 8.0 Indian CGPA.

A German 2.0 is considered a 'Good' (Gut) grade. In the UK system, this typically maps to an Upper Second Class Honours (2:1), which corresponds to a percentage score between 60% and 69%.

No universal standard exists for converting German grades to international scales, as grading difficulty varies heavily by university and study programme. The conversions provided by this tool are highly accurate estimates based on standard international credential evaluation practices (like those used by WES or university admissions offices), but official institutions may use slightly different internal matrices.