What is the difference between SGPA and CGPA?

SGPA (Semester GPA) is the grade for one semester. CGPA (Cumulative GPA) is the weighted average across all semesters so far. CGPA = Σ(SGPA × credits) ÷ Σ(credits).

What is 8.5 SGPA in percentage?

General formula: 8.5 × 9.5 = 80.75%. Anna University: (8.5 − 0.5) × 10 = 80%. VTU: (8.5 − 0.75) × 10 = 77.5%.

Which formula does Anna University use?

Anna University officially uses Percentage = (SGPA − 0.5) × 10 for both semester and cumulative grades.

SGPA to Percentage

SGPA is your grade point for a single semester. Enter it and pick your university — the percentage equivalent appears instantly.

By Numerly · Updated May 14, 2026

SGPA

/ 10

Percentage

80.75%

University / formula

Percentage = CGPA × 9.5

SGPA → percentage table

SGPA	Percentage
6.0	57.00%
7.0	66.50%
7.5	71.25%
8.0	76.00%
8.5	80.75%
9.0	85.50%
9.5	90.25%
10.0	95.00%

How it works

SGPA → percentage uses the same conversion formulas as CGPA. General: Percentage = SGPA × 9.5. Anna University: Percentage = (SGPA − 0.5) × 10. VTU: Percentage = (SGPA − 0.75) × 10.

Frequently asked

What is the difference between SGPA and CGPA?: SGPA (Semester GPA) is the grade for one semester. CGPA (Cumulative GPA) is the weighted average across all semesters so far. CGPA = Σ(SGPA × credits) ÷ Σ(credits).
What is 8.5 SGPA in percentage?: General formula: 8.5 × 9.5 = 80.75%. Anna University: (8.5 − 0.5) × 10 = 80%. VTU: (8.5 − 0.75) × 10 = 77.5%.
Which formula does Anna University use?: Anna University officially uses Percentage = (SGPA − 0.5) × 10 for both semester and cumulative grades.

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