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ECTS to GPA
Add your courses with ECTS credits and grades to calculate a credit-weighted, estimated GPA. ECTS credits measure workload, not grade, so both are needed.
| Course | ECTS credits | ECTS grade |
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Estimated GPA
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Total ECTS credits
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Method: linear grade-point mapping (estimated)
What common ECTS credit totals represent
How this ECTS to GPA conversion works
Each ECTS letter grade is mapped to a point value on your chosen scale (A ≈ top of the scale, F ≈ 0), then weighted by that course's credits, then averaged. This mirrors how a credit-weighted GPA is normally calculated, just starting from ECTS grades instead of percentage or letter grades.
ECTS credits vs. ECTS grades
ECTS credits describe how much work a course represents, not how well you performed in it. A 30-credit course and a 5-credit course both use the same A-through-F grading scale, but the 30-credit course counts for six times as much in a credit-weighted GPA. Keeping this distinction clear matters: a high grade in a low-credit course moves your GPA far less than the same grade in a high-credit course.
Using this for a US application
If you're applying to a US institution with European ECTS grades, this tool gives you a working estimate of your GPA before you apply. Most US institutions with international admissions will still run their own official conversion, often through a credential evaluation service, so treat this as preparation rather than a final number to submit.
Are ECTS credits the same as an ECTS grade?
No, and this is the most common point of confusion. ECTS credits measure workload: a full academic year is typically 60 ECTS credits, regardless of how well you did. An ECTS grade (A through F) measures performance. This tool converts grades, weighted by credits, not the credit numbers themselves.
What does 180 ECTS mean?
180 ECTS credits is a common total for a three-year bachelor's degree in the Bologna system (60 credits per year). It describes the total workload of the degree, not a grade. You'd still need each course's ECTS grade to calculate a GPA.
Is this an official conversion?
No. It's a transparent linear estimate. Universities that receive ECTS transcripts often apply their own conversion policy, which may not match a simple linear scale.
What if I only have one course to convert?
Enter one row with your credits and grade. The credit-weighting has no effect with a single course, so the result is just that course's grade converted directly.
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