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CGC / CBCS / raw grade converter
Enter any grade in any system. Get the equivalent in CGC numeric, CBCS numeric, and raw letter grades. Useful for cross-referencing sales and listings.
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CGC and CBCS both use the same 0.5–10.0 numeric scale — CGC 9.8 = CBCS 9.8. Raw letter grades map approximately: Mint = 9.9–10, Near Mint = 9.4–9.8, Very Fine = 7.5–8.5, Fine = 6.0–7.0, Very Good = 4.0–5.0, Good = 2.0–3.0, Poor = 0.5–1.5.
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Full grade equivalence table
| Raw letter | CGC / CBCS numeric | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GEM MT | 10.0 | Perfect |
| MT | 9.9 | Near perfect |
| NM/MT | 9.8 | Nearly perfect |
| NM+ | 9.6 | Near mint plus |
| NM | 9.4 | Near mint |
| NM− | 9.2 | Near mint minus |
| VF/NM | 9.0 | Very fine / near mint |
| VF+ | 8.5 | Very fine plus |
| VF | 8.0 | Very fine |
| VF− | 7.5 | Very fine minus |
| FN/VF | 7.0 | Fine / very fine |
| FN | 6.0 | Fine |
| VG/FN | 5.0 | Very good / fine |
| VG | 4.0 | Very good |
| GD | 2.0 | Good |
| FR | 1.0 | Fair |
| PR | 0.5 | Poor |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, both use 0.5–10.0. A CGC 9.8 and a CBCS 9.8 represent the same physical condition. Market premium may differ slightly due to buyer preference.
Raw grading is subjective. Two experienced graders can disagree by 0.5 on the CGC scale for the same book. Letter grades are ranges by nature.
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