US GPA to France conversion
Last updated: August 4, 2026
Enter a US 4.0-scale GPA to see the approximate France equivalent. Handy for applications, transfers and credential evaluation.
France conversion reference table
France uses a 0–20 scale. These mappings follow common credential-evaluation practice, but every institution sets its own policy — always confirm with the receiving school.
| US GPA | French Note (out of 20) |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 16–20 (Très bien) |
| 3.7 | 15–16 |
| 3.3 | 14–15 (Bien) |
| 3.0 | 13–14 |
| 2.7 | 12–13 (Assez bien) |
| 2.3 | 11–12 |
| 2.0 | 10–11 (Passable) |
| 1.0 | 8–9 |
| 0.0 | 0–7 (Échec) |
How to read it
Find your US GPA in the left column; the right column gives the closest France equivalent (0–20 scale). Conversions are approximate.
France grading culture
The French note runs 0–20, but the top of the scale is treated as almost unreachable: a 16/20 ("très bien") is an outstanding, uncommon result, and marks above 18 are usually kept for competition-level or thesis work rather than routine coursework.
Common conversion pitfall
The pitfall is reading a French note as a percentage out of 20: a 12/20 (60% on paper) sounds like a weak C to a US reader but is actually a solid, respectable pass ("assez bien") in French terms — dividing by 20 and treating the result as a percentage will consistently understate a French transcript.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official France conversion?
No. Universities and evaluators (e.g. WES, ECE) apply their own formulas — treat this as a guide.
How do I get my US GPA first?
Use the GPA calculator for one term or the cumulative GPA calculator across your degree.
Why are conversions only approximate?
Grading scales differ in shape and meaning between countries, so any mapping is an estimate.
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