Brazil GPA
& grading scale
Quick answer: Brazilian universities grade on a 0–10 scale (notas). The overall average (média) is a credit/hour-weighted mean; 9–10 is excellent. The pass minimum varies by institution (commonly 5.0, 6.0 or 7.0).
Brazil → US GPA
How the Brazil grading scale works
Brazilian universities grade on a 0–10 scale (notas). The overall average (média) is a credit/hour-weighted mean; 9–10 is excellent. The pass minimum varies by institution (commonly 5.0, 6.0 or 7.0).
Grade scale
| Grade / range | Meaning (≈ US) |
|---|---|
| 9.0–10.0 | Excelente — A (4.0) |
| 8.0–8.9 | Bom — B (3.0) |
| 7.0–7.9 | Bom — C (2.0) |
| 6.0–6.9 | Regular — D (1.0) |
| Below 6.0 | Insuficiente — fail (0.0) |
Formula
Média = sum(grade x hours) / sum(hours) on 0–10. US band rule: 9–10 -> 4.0 (A), 8–8.9 -> 3.0 (B), 7–7.9 -> 2.0 (C), 6–6.9 -> 1.0 (D), below pass -> 0.0.
Worked example
9.5 (A)x4cr + 8.2 (B)x4cr + 6.5 (D)x2cr = (16 + 12 + 2) / 10 = 3.00 on the US 4.0 scale.
Converting to a US GPA
Enter your grade in the calculator above to estimate the US 4.0 equivalent, and download a PDF that cites the source. You can also use the dedicated Brazil grade → US GPA converter for credit-weighted results. For a full multi-country matrix use the grade conversion tool.