US GPA to Netherlands conversion
Last updated: August 4, 2026
Enter a US 4.0-scale GPA to see the approximate Netherlands equivalent. Handy for applications, transfers and credential evaluation.
Netherlands conversion reference table
Netherlands uses a 1–10 scale. These mappings follow common credential-evaluation practice, but every institution sets its own policy — always confirm with the receiving school.
| US GPA | Dutch grade (1–10) |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 8.5–10 (Uitmuntend) |
| 3.7 | 8.0–8.4 |
| 3.3 | 7.5–7.9 |
| 3.0 | 7.0–7.4 (Goed) |
| 2.7 | 6.5–6.9 |
| 2.3 | 6.0–6.4 (Voldoende) |
| 2.0 | 5.5–5.9 |
| 1.0 | 5.0 (just pass) |
| 0.0 | <5.5 (Onvoldoende) |
How to read it
Find your US GPA in the left column; the right column gives the closest Netherlands equivalent (1–10 scale). Conversions are approximate.
Netherlands grading culture
Dutch universities grade on a 1–10 scale where 6 is the minimum pass and a 10 is awarded so rarely it is treated as almost theoretical — in practice a 7 or 8 already represents strong, sometimes distinction-level, work.
Common conversion pitfall
As with the French scale, treating the Dutch number as a percentage out of 10 undersells it: an 8/10 is not "merely" 80% in the US sense, it is closer to a US A, since 9s and 10s are deliberately kept out of reach for ordinary coursework.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Netherlands 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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