What is the minimum passing GPA at Caltech?

A grade point of 1.0 (D grade) is the minimal passing threshold at Caltech.

Is there an official Caltech GPA-to-percentage formula?

No — Caltech does not publish an official percentage equivalent. This calculator provides a linear estimate using Caltech's 4.3 maximum scale for reference only.

California Institute of Technology (Caltech): Grade to German Scale Converter

Convert your California Institute of Technology (Caltech) grade into the German 1.0–5.0 scale, using the standard Bavarian formula.

CGPA ↔ %CGPA ↔ Grade SPI → CGPA → German Scale → US GPA → ECTS Target Marks Attendance

Maximum grade at your university

Minimum passing grade at your university

Your current overall grade

Calculated using the modified Bavarian formula, the standard method used by German universities (uni-assist) to convert foreign grades. This is a general estimate — always confirm with your target university's admissions office.

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About California Institute of Technology (Caltech) german grade conversion

Planning to apply for an MS or higher education in Germany? This calculator converts your internal California Institute of Technology (Caltech) scores directly into the Modified Bavarian Formula scale (where 1.0 is perfect and 4.0 is passing). Essential for uni-assist and European university applications.

How the formula works

This tool implements the standardized Modified Bavarian Formula: 1 + 3 × [(Max Possible Grade − Your Grade) ÷ (Max Possible Grade − Minimum Passing Grade)]. It scales your California Institute of Technology (Caltech) grading data directly against the German parameters required for international evaluations.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Caltech awards 4.3 grade points for an A+ grade.