Short answer: for HEC CGPA to percentage, HEC's table gives a CGPA the lowest percentage of the row it falls in. A 3.00 is 71% and a 3.47 is 80%. It is not CGPA × 25, and HEC itself no longer converts CGPA for you.
The HEC CGPA to percentage table
This is the table in section 13.1 of HEC's semester guidelines. Find the row that holds your CGPA, then read the percentage beside it.
| CGPA | Grade | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 3.67 to 4.00 | A | 85% |
| 3.34 to 3.66 | A- | 80% |
| 3.01 to 3.33 | B+ | 75% |
| 2.67 to 3.00 | B | 71% |
| 2.34 to 2.66 | B- | 68% |
| 2.01 to 2.33 | C+ | 64% |
| 1.67 to 2.00 | C | 61% |
| 1.31 to 1.66 | C- | 58% |
| 1.01 to 1.30 | D+ | 54% |
| 0.10 to 1.00 | D | 50% |
| 0.00 | F | Below 50 |
Each row prints a range of percentages, such as 71 to 74 for B. The note under the table gives a CGPA the lowest percentage of its row, and HEC's own example is a CGPA of 3.00, which gets 71%. The F row prints only below 50, so it gives no figure.
How to convert your CGPA, step by step
- Round your CGPA to 2 decimals, as the table prints it. HEC sets no rounding rule, so check how your university rounds.
- Find the row it falls in. A 3.47 is in the 3.34 to 3.66 row.
- Take that row's lowest percentage: 80%.
Or type your CGPA into the lookup on the HEC Grading Scale, or work it out from your courses with the HEC GPA and CGPA Calculator.
Why the rounding step matters
The rows leave gaps. The A- row ends at 3.66 and the A row starts at 3.67, so a CGPA of 3.665 is in neither row until it is rounded. Rounded half up it is 3.67, which gives 85%. A university that cuts off after 2 decimals shows 3.66, which gives 80%.
HEC's table is not CGPA × 25
A common shortcut multiplies the CGPA by 25, which is the same as CGPA × 100 ÷ 4. It is in no HEC document GradeCat opened, and it gives different answers:
| CGPA | HEC table | CGPA × 25 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 85% | 100% |
| 3.50 | 80% | 87.5% |
| 3.47 | 80% | 86.75% |
| 3.00 | 71% | 75% |
| 2.50 | 68% | 62.5% |
| 2.00 | 61% | 50% |
Near the top, the HEC table gives less than the shortcut. Near the bottom it gives more: a 2.00 is 61% on the table but 50% with × 25.
What HEC's 2008 notification says
HEC's notification No. 8-65/HEC/A&A/2007 of 14 January 2008, from its Director General (Accreditation & Attestation), says three things:
- HEC used to convert CGPA on 4.00, 5.00 and 6.00 scales into percentage of marks, grades or divisions, with a formula its Equivalence & Accreditation Committee approved in April 2003.
- Because universities use different formulas, CGPA is used for graduates of the semester system and Division for graduates of the annual system, for faculty posts, MPhil/PhD admission and similar requirements.
- From then on HEC itself does not convert CGPA into percentage of marks, grades or divisions.
So the section 13.1 table is HEC's guidance for universities, not a conversion HEC does for you. Some universities and HEC may not accept a converted percentage.
What to write on a form
Use the percentage on your transcript if it shows one. HEC's guidelines ask universities to show an overall percentage against the CGPA on the transcript (section 18). If a form asks for a percentage and your transcript has none, ask your university which figure to give.
Annual-system degrees go the other way
A degree from the annual system gives you marks, not a CGPA. HEC's section 13.2 table turns marks into a grade and a range of points: 62% is a B, worth 2.66 to 3.65. The 2008 notification says Division is used for these graduates. The HEC Grading Scale has the whole table.
HEC CGPA to percentage FAQ
What is 3.5 CGPA in percentage?
80% on HEC's table. A 3.50 is in the 3.34 to 3.66 row, and that row gives 80%.
What is 4.0 CGPA in percentage?
85% on HEC's table, the lowest percentage of the 3.67 to 4.00 row. It is not 100%.
What is 2.5 CGPA in percentage?
68% on HEC's table, from the 2.34 to 2.66 row.
Can I get a CGPA to percentage certificate from HEC?
HEC's 2008 notification says HEC itself no longer converts CGPA into percentage. Start with your transcript, which HEC's guidelines ask to show an overall percentage, and ask your university.
Does every university use the same formula?
No. The 2008 notification says universities use different formulas, which is why HEC stopped converting. The section 13.1 table is HEC's guidance, and GradeCat has not checked any university's own rule.
Tools for this guide
- HEC GPA and CGPA Calculator: your GPA and CGPA from your courses, with this table built in.
- HEC Grading Scale: every grade with its points and percentage, and a CGPA lookup.
- All tools for Pakistan
Sources
- HEC: Policy Guidelines for Implementation of Uniform Semester System in HEI's of Pakistan, sections 8.4, 8.5, 9.1, 9.2, 13.1, 13.2, 14, 18 and 20 (opened 4 November 2026)
- HEC (copy hosted by Beaconhouse National University): Policy Guidelines for Implementation of Uniform Semester System in HEI's of Pakistan (copy filed as Final Policy Guidelines 2019), sections 8.4, 9, 13.1, 13.2, 14 and 20 (opened 4 November 2026)
- HEC (copy hosted by Beaconhouse National University): Draft Policy Guidelines for Uniform Semester Examination System (2014 draft), section 13.1 (opened 4 November 2026)
- HEC: Notification No. 8-65/HEC/A&A/2007 of 14 January 2008 on conversion of CGPA into percentage (opened 4 November 2026)
A converted percentage is an estimate, not an official result. Your university's rules come first. Found a mistake? Tell us.