Singapore GPA Calculator — Convert 5.0 CAP to US GPA

Convert your Singapore CAP/GPA on the 5.0 scale to a US GPA and percentage equivalent. Free Singapore GPA calculator for university students.

🇸🇬 Singapore Grading System

Singapore universities such as NUS use a 5.0 Cumulative Average Point (CAP) scale, while others use a 4.0/4.3 GPA. This calculator converts your 5.0 scale CAP into the US 4.0 GPA scale and a percentage equivalent.

Singapore CAP Scale

Grade

CAP Points

US GPA

A+ / A

5.0

4.0

A-

4.5

3.6

B+

4.0

3.2

B

3.5

2.8

B-

3.0

2.4

C+

2.5

2.0

C

2.0

1.6

D

1.0

0.8

F

0.0

0.0

Singapore GPA Calculator

Use our free Singapore GPA Calculator to convert your Singapore CAP (Cumulative Average Point) or GPA into a US GPA equivalent and percentage score. This tool is ideal for university students, scholarship applicants, graduate school candidates, and professionals seeking international academic recognition.

Singapore's higher education institutions use different grading systems. Universities such as the National University of Singapore (NUS) commonly use a 5.0 CAP scale, while some institutions may use a 4.0 or 4.3 GPA scale. This calculator helps students compare their academic performance with international grading standards.

How the Singapore Grading System Works

Many universities in Singapore assess student performance using a CAP system, where 5.0 represents the highest academic achievement. Each letter grade corresponds to a specific CAP point value, which is used to calculate a student's cumulative academic performance.

The grading system is widely recognized for its academic rigor and is frequently used in university admissions, scholarship evaluations, and postgraduate applications.

Singapore CAP to Percentage Conversion

Students often need to convert their CAP or GPA into a percentage for international university applications, employment opportunities, government programs, and scholarship requirements. This calculator provides an estimated percentage equivalent based on commonly accepted academic conversion standards.

Understanding percentage equivalents makes it easier to compare academic performance across different education systems.

Singapore CAP to US GPA Conversion

Students applying to universities in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and other countries may need to convert their Singapore CAP into a US GPA equivalent. Our calculator provides an estimated conversion to help simplify international admissions and transcript evaluations.

Why Use a Singapore GPA Calculator?

  • Convert Singapore CAP to percentage instantly

  • Estimate US GPA equivalents

  • Compare academic performance internationally

  • Support university and scholarship applications

  • Understand Singapore's grading system more clearly

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a good CAP in Singapore?
A CAP of 4.0 or above is generally considered very good, while a CAP of 4.5 to 5.0 is considered excellent at most Singapore universities.
2. Is a 5.0 CAP possible in Singapore?
Yes. A 5.0 CAP is typically the highest possible score in universities that use the CAP grading system and reflects outstanding academic performance.
3. What is the difference between CAP and GPA?
CAP (Cumulative Average Point) is a grading system commonly used by Singapore universities such as NUS, while GPA is a broader term used internationally. Both measure overall academic performance.
4. How do I convert Singapore CAP to US GPA?
Universities may use different evaluation methods, but this calculator provides an estimated US GPA equivalent based on commonly accepted conversion standards.
5. Why convert Singapore CAP to US GPA?
Students often need CAP conversions for international admissions, scholarship applications, postgraduate studies, transcript evaluations, immigration purposes, and global employment opportunities.
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Singapore GPA Calculator

5.0 Scale

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