D+ GPA: what is an D+ worth?
On the standard US 4.0 scale, an D+ is worth 1.3 grade points (roughly 67–69%). Enter a percentage below to see its letter and GPA.
D+ on the 4.0 scale
An D+ maps to 1.3 grade points and a percentage of about 67–69%. 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 1.3 × 3 = 3.9 grade points. Combine all courses with the GPA calculator to see your overall GPA.
D+ at 1.3: credit earned, doors closed
A D+ occupies an awkward shelf: the credit hours count toward graduation at many schools, but the grade satisfies almost nothing — not major requirements, not prerequisites, not transfer minimums. It also does real GPA damage: a 1.3 sits a full 1.7 points under a B, so every 3-credit D+ needs roughly an A and a B+ elsewhere to pull the average back to 3.0 territory.
The retake decision is mostly arithmetic plus geography. If your school replaces grades on repeat, retaking a D+ course is one of the highest-yield GPA moves available. If it only averages the attempts, the gain halves — run the numbers first. And place the course in your map: a D+ in a terminal elective can be left behind; a D+ in the first course of your major's spine cannot, because the sequel course will quietly assume everything you did not learn. Fix the foundation or expect the pattern to repeat.
Frequently asked questions
How many GPA points is an D+?
An D+ is worth 1.3 grade points on the 4.0 scale.
What percentage is an D+?
Typically about 67–69%, 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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