GMAT to GRE Score Conversion: What You Need to Know

May 16, 2025

Do you wonder what your GMAT score would equate to as a GRE score? It's a common question, particularly for students who already went to business school and are going back for a PhD. When returning to school—even after attaining your b-school degree—you aren't entirely in the clear with standardized tests. More than likely, a GRE score will be needed if you're going back to school for an advanced degree in science, psychology, or another field—so you'd want to know how your GMAT score lines up with the GRE. 

While it's true that most MBA programs now accept GRE scores in lieu of the GMAT, many students still opt to take the GMAT since it's the traditional business school admittance exam. This means going back to the drawing board, so to speak, when studying for the GRE. Rest assured this happens to countless students. Anyone would want to know where they stand with the other exam since they already have a GMAT score. 

Thankfully, there are conversion tables discussed in this article that you can use to find out the GRE score that matches your GMAT results. None of these are 100% accurate and have a little margin of error, but you can at least see about how well you'd fare. If you haven't taken a practice GMAT exam yet to find out your score, please do so. Ultimately, knowing a projected GRE score helps you determine your course of study—as in how many hours you plan to put into GRE prep, the number of practice exams you take, and the date you plan to sit for the exam. Long story short—converting your GMAT score to a GRE score is an important first step in your advanced academic path.

GRE to GMAT Conversion Chart

At one time, GRE maker ETS had a conversion table on its website. That tool is no longer available, and it also only had score conversions for the GMAT's previous 10^th edition. We worked to create a conversion chart that's pegged to the current GMAT Focus edition to help you convert your scores. We used ETS' original conversion table and the concordance chart posted by GMAT creators GMAC for converting 10^th edition scores to the Focus edition to provide this information.

Converting your score can be very useful, especially when finding out where your score lands in comparison with a school or program's median score. Conversely, if you've been studying for the GMAT for some time and also wish to apply to graduate schools that only accept the GRE, switching gears with this conversion chart handy will help guide your way.

Verbal & Quant Conversion

Of course, it may be easier to do your GRE to GMAT conversion section-by-section. This not only simplifies the process, but it also allows you to focus on which question types from which section to incorporate into your practice. Below is a table showing conversion process from GRE Verbal to GMAT Verbal, again based on ETS' previously-posted charts and GMAC's 10^th edition to Focus edition table. Note: A GMAT Verbal Range is provided and not a precise score so as not to mislead in the conversion process. At this time, a range is the best one can do when determining their conversion score on these sections.

Similarly, below is a chart chronicling the Quant conversion. You will see similar ranges in the projected GMAT score, which hopefully shed some light on your studying and preparation process. 

Percentile Conversions

Similarly to determining your projected score, it's important to also know your projected percentile post-conversion. Why are percentiles important? These help you factor in your competition when looking at percentile scores from other schools in terms of their student body. Keep in mind these are general conversions, as there may be one or two points margin of error, but these aim to give you a perspective on where you stand against your competition for admission. The information from the tables below come from MBA.com and ETS.org.

Verbal Reasoning Percentile Comparison

Quantitative Reasoning Percentile Comparison

When it comes to percentile conversions, it's important to note that the GMAT is apt to pick up variations of test-taking ability at the higher and lower ends of its scale; the GRE, on the other hand, facilitates more discrimination between mid-level test takers. Students are known to reach perfect scores in greater numbers on the GRE than the GMAT. (But that isn't an excuse not to study!)

GMAT Conversion to GRE: The Takeaway

Sometimes with advanced academic courses of study, you can't always control which tests you must take and when. While sitting for the GMAT probably made sense when you applied to business school, the GRE is a stalwart of most graduate and PhD programs. Look on the bright side—you've already conquered one exam, and now that you're a little older and wiser, perhaps the GRE will come easier to you. Thankfully, conversion charts like these are available for when you have your GMAT score handy and need a quick estimated GRE score!

A test like the GRE for doctoral programs is a means to an end, but it's a necessity that can't be overlooked. Set high standards for your score, even if you blew the GMAT out of the water. Nothing beats a rigorous course of study, and while the two tests are alike, they do have many differences, making studying for them separate and different processes. Think of it this way—the GRE for your doctoral program may very well be your last major standardized test. So go out with a bang!