US GPA to Germany conversion
Enter a US 4.0-scale GPA to see the approximate Germany equivalent. Handy for applications, transfers and credential evaluation.
Germany conversion reference table
Germany uses a 1.0–5.0 (1 is best).. These mappings follow common credential-evaluation practice, but every institution sets its own policy — always confirm with the receiving school.
| US GPA | German Note (1–5, lower is better) |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 1.0–1.3 (sehr gut) |
| 3.7 | 1.7 (gut) |
| 3.3 | 2.0 (gut) |
| 3.0 | 2.3 (gut) |
| 2.7 | 2.7 (befriedigend) |
| 2.3 | 3.0 (befriedigend) |
| 2.0 | 3.3 (befriedigend) |
| 1.0 | 3.7–4.0 (ausreichend) |
| 0.0 | 5.0 (nicht bestanden) |
How to read it
Find your US GPA in the left column; the right column gives the closest Germany equivalent (1.0–5.0 (1 is best)). Conversions are approximate.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Germany 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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