China GPA
& grading scale
Quick answer: Most Chinese universities grade on a 0–100 percentage scale and report a credit-weighted average. 90+ is Excellent and 60 is the minimum pass; US evaluators convert band-by-band.
China → US GPA
How the China grading scale works
Most Chinese universities grade on a 0–100 percentage scale and report a credit-weighted average. 90+ is Excellent and 60 is the minimum pass; US evaluators convert band-by-band.
Grade scale
| Grade / range | Meaning (≈ US) |
|---|---|
| 90–100 | Excellent 优秀 (A) |
| 80–89 | Good 良好 (B) |
| 70–79 | Satisfactory 中等 (C) |
| 60–69 | Pass 及格 (D) |
| 0–59 | Fail 不及格 (F) |
Formula
Weighted average = sum(score x credits) / sum(credits). US 4.0 band rule: 90–100 -> 4.0, 80–89 -> 3.0, 70–79 -> 2.0, 60–69 -> 1.0, below 60 -> 0.0.
Worked example
An 85% weighted average falls in the 80–89 band -> Good (B) -> 3.0 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 China grade → US GPA converter for credit-weighted results. For a full multi-country matrix use the grade conversion tool.