How Brazilian grades (0–10) convert to a US GPA

Brazilian universities grade on a 0 to 10 scale (the nota), with the pass mark usually 6.0 or 7.0 depending on the institution. A 10 is uncommon, so a 9 is an excellent result.

How the scale is used

Grades of 9–10 are considered excellent, 7–8 good, and 6 a bare pass at many universities (some set the pass at 7). Because full marks are rarely awarded, the working range for strong students is roughly 7–9.

Mapping to a US 4.0 GPA

Evaluators commonly read 9–10 as a US A, 8 as around a B (3.0), 7 as around a C (2.0), and 6 as around a D (1.0). A straight “multiply by 0.4” overstates weak passes, so band conversion is used instead.

Confirm your university's pass mark

Since the pass threshold varies (6 vs 7), state it when you present your transcript so an evaluator reads a 7 correctly. Preview the estimate on our Brazil grading scale page.

Key takeaways

• Brazil grades 0–10; the pass is usually 6 or 7 and 10 is rare.
• 9–10→A, 8→~B, 7→~C, 6→~D on a US scale (estimates).
• State your university's pass mark when presenting grades.
• Let an evaluator set the official US GPA for admissions.