D- GPA: what is an D- worth?
On the standard US 4.0 scale, an D- is worth 0.7 grade points (roughly 60–62%). Enter a percentage below to see its letter and GPA.
D- on the 4.0 scale
An D- maps to 0.7 grade points and a percentage of about 60–62%. Your GPA is the credit-weighted average of these points across all your courses.
Full letter-to-GPA table
| Letter | GPA points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 |
| D | 1.0 |
| D- | 0.7 |
| F | 0.0 |
How an D- affects your GPA
One D- in a 3-credit course contributes 0.7 × 3 = 2.1 grade points. Combine all courses with the GPA calculator to see your overall GPA.
D- at 0.7: the lowest passing grade (where it exists at all)
The D- is the rarest citizen of the grade scale — a substantial number of schools do not award it, jumping straight from D to F, so first check whether your institution's scale even includes it. Where it exists, 0.7 grade points is barely distinguishable from failing in GPA terms: across 30 credits, a 3-credit D- versus a 3-credit B costs almost a quarter of a grade point on the average.
Functionally, treat a D- like an F with a consolation prize: you keep the credit hours and avoid re-paying for them, but the grade satisfies no prerequisite, no major requirement and no transfer rule. The economics usually favour a retake wherever grade replacement exists — moving 0.7 to 3.0 in one course beats almost any other use of a term slot. One exception: if the course is outside your programme and the credits still count toward graduation, banking the pass and spending your energy on courses that matter can be the rational, if unglamorous, choice.
Frequently asked questions
How many GPA points is an D-?
An D- is worth 0.7 grade points on the 4.0 scale.
What percentage is an D-?
Typically about 60–62%, though exact cut-offs vary by school.
How do I turn letter grades into a GPA?
Multiply each course’s points by its credits, sum, and divide by total credits — or use the GPA calculator.
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