Nepal GPA
& grading scale
Quick answer: Nepali universities (Tribhuvan and others) use a 4.0 letter-grade semester system; the legacy annual system reports percentage/divisions. Distinction is 80%+ and the pass mark is ~40%. Enter a course percentage to estimate the US GPA.
Nepal → US GPA
How the Nepal grading scale works
Nepali universities (Tribhuvan and others) use a 4.0 letter-grade semester system; the legacy annual system reports percentage/divisions. Distinction is 80%+ and the pass mark is ~40%. Enter a course percentage to estimate the US GPA.
Grade scale
| Grade / range | Meaning (≈ US) |
|---|---|
| ≥90% | A+ Outstanding (A+) |
| 80–89% | A Excellent (A) |
| 70–79% | B+ Very Good (B+) |
| 60–69% | B Good (B) |
| 50–59% | C+ Satisfactory (C+) |
| 40–49% | C Pass (C) |
| Below 40% | Fail (F) |
Formula
CGPA = sum(credit x grade point) / sum(credits) on a 4.0 scale (Tribhuvan University). Percentage maps by band: 90–100 -> 4.0, 80–89 -> 3.7, 70–79 -> 3.3, 60–69 -> 3.0, 50–59 -> 2.7, 40–49 -> 2.3.
Worked example
A First Division average of 75% -> 3.3 on the US 4.0 scale; an 85% -> 3.7; a 92% -> 4.0.
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 Nepal grade → US GPA converter for credit-weighted results. For a full multi-country matrix use the grade conversion tool.