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Scale: CAP 5.0Method: CAP × 0.8Status: estimateUpdated: 2026-06-23
Unofficial estimate for planning only. Official applications require a WES/ECE credential evaluation; actual results vary by institution tier and course rigor.
How Singapore grades convert to US GPA
CAP (Cumulative Average Point) on the 5.0 scale × 0.8.
Singapore universities use a Cumulative Average Point (CAP) on a 5.0 scale; polytechnics use a 4.0 GPA. The 5.0 CAP maps to US 4.0 roughly by × 0.8.
Grade equivalents at a glance
| Singapore grade | US GPA (est.) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5–5.0 CAP | ~3.6–4.0 | First Class Honours |
| 4.0–4.49 CAP | ~3.2–3.6 | Second Upper |
| 3.5–3.99 CAP | ~2.8–3.2 | Second Lower |
| 3.0–3.49 CAP | ~2.4–2.8 | Third / Pass with merit |
| < 3.0 CAP | < 2.4 | Pass |
Is this competitive for US admission?
A CAP of 4.0+ is competitive for most US programmes. Singapore institutions are well known to US admissions, so grades are read in context. Check each programme's floor.
Credential evaluation (WES / ECE)
WES converts CAP directly; polytechnic GPAs (already 4.0-scale) usually transfer with little adjustment.
For the credit-weighted multi-course version, see the WES iGPA calculator. Indian students wanting a percentage instead can use the CGPA to percentage tool.