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NUS GPA / CAP to US GPA Conversion
NUS now uses the term GPA; CAP was renamed Grade Point Average from 1 August 2023 with no change to computation. The scale remains a 5-point grade-point system, so any US 4.0 conversion is only an estimate.
NUS grade points
| NUS grade | NUS grade point | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 5.0 | Exceptional / excellent |
| A- | 4.5 | Very good |
| B+ | 4.0 | Good |
| B | 3.5 | Satisfactory |
| B- | 3.0 | Fair |
Approximate US comparison
| NUS GPA / old CAP | Approx. US GPA range |
|---|---|
| 4.7-5.0 | 3.8-4.0 |
| 4.3-4.6 | 3.6-3.8 |
| 4.0-4.2 | 3.3-3.6 |
| 3.5-3.9 | 3.0-3.3 |
| 3.0-3.4 | 2.7-3.0 |
Application tip
Send the official NUS transcript and grading scale. US graduate schools normally evaluate the NUS 5.0 scale directly instead of relying only on a self-converted 4.0 GPA.
Singapore GPA Calculators
Use the calculator for your university after checking the conversion or grading guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NUS CAP the same as GPA?
For current NUS terminology, yes: CAP was renamed GPA from 1 August 2023 and the computation did not change.
What is a good NUS GPA?
A 4.0+ NUS GPA is strong because B+ is 4.0 and A-/A grades are 4.5 to 5.0 on the NUS scale.