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ECTS to GPA Converter

Translate European percentage grades and credits into an approximate U.S. 4.0 GPA for applications — a quick self-estimate, with the limits explained.

Applying to a U.S. program from abroad? This converter gives an approximate U.S. 4.0 GPA from your percentage grades, weighted by credits. It uses a common percentage-to-4.0 mapping — useful for a rough self-estimate, though each university and credential-evaluation service applies its own conversion.

Enter each course's percentage grade (0–100) and its ECTS or local credits.

How the conversion works

The converter maps each percentage grade to U.S. grade points on the 4.0 scale, multiplies by the course's credits, sums the result, and divides by total credits — exactly how an American GPA is computed.

GPA = Σ(grade points × credits) ÷ Σ(credits)

Percentage-to-4.0 mapping used here

PercentageGrade pointsPercentageGrade points
93–100%4.073–76%2.0
90–92%3.770–72%1.7
87–89%3.367–69%1.3
83–86%3.063–66%1.0
80–82%2.760–62%0.7
77–79%2.3Below 60%0.0
Important: grading scales differ sharply across countries — a 70% can be excellent in one system and average in another, and ECTS letter grades (A–F) are distribution-based rather than fixed percentages. For official applications, use a recognised credential evaluator such as WES or the policy stated by your target university; this tool is only a rough self-estimate.

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Last updated 20 June 2026 · By Mustafa Bilgic, editor of Arsenal.College.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an official GPA conversion?
No. It is an approximate self-estimate using a common percentage-to-4.0 mapping. Universities and evaluation services such as WES or ECE use their own country-specific scales, so always rely on an official evaluation for applications.
Why is converting international grades to a GPA tricky?
Grading cultures differ. In some countries a 70% is near the top of the scale; in others it is mid-range. A direct percentage match can over- or under-state your performance, which is why credential evaluators use country-specific tables.
What is ECTS?
ECTS, the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, standardises study workload across European institutions, where 60 credits typically equals a full academic year. ECTS grades are based on the distribution of marks in a cohort rather than fixed percentage cut-offs.