GPA converter
Convert France grades to a US GPA
Most schools in France grade on the 0–20 scale. Enter your average below to see the approximate US 4.0 equivalent, then see your real chances at US colleges.
Used in: France, Portugal, Peru, Venezuela, Morocco
Approximate US unweighted GPA. Colleges recalculate GPAs their own way, and readers judge grades in the context of your school and country.
France to US GPA conversion table
| France grade (0–20) | US GPA (4.0, unweighted) |
|---|---|
| 20 /20 | 4.00 |
| 18.8 /20 | 4.00 |
| 17.5 /20 | 4.00 |
| 16.3 /20 | 4.00 |
| 15 /20 | 3.58 |
| 13.8 /20 | 3.08 |
| 12.5 /20 | 2.54 |
| 11.3 /20 | 2.04 |
| 10 /20 | 1.50 |
How the conversion works
On the 0–20 scale, 10/20 is a pass and 16/20 or higher is treated as straight-A work. Grades between those points map evenly onto 1.5 to 4.0 on the US scale; grades below passing map onto 0 to 1.5. It's deliberately simple and transparent. Colleges recalculate GPAs in their own way.
Questions
Do US colleges convert France grades themselves?
Yes. Admissions offices read your transcript in the context of France's grading system and your school. A converted GPA is a helpful estimate for comparing yourself with published admissions data, not an official number. Report grades exactly as your school issues them.
Is this conversion official?
No. There is no single official conversion. ChanceMap maps the passing grade and the grade treated as straight-A work in each system onto the US 4.0 scale. Some colleges and credential services (like WES) use their own methods.
What's a good grade in France for top US colleges?
Highly selective US colleges typically admit students near the top of their class. On the 0–20 scale, that usually means grades at or above 16/20.