1.0 GPA
Is a 1.0 GPA good, and what does it equal in percent and letter grades? The short answer, then the detail.
1.0 GPA at a glance
| Percentage | ≈ 63% |
|---|---|
| Letter range | exactly D (1.0) |
| Standing | At risk |
| Is it good? | Not yet |
What grades make a 1.0 GPA?
With four classes of equal credit, any of these report cards averages to a 1.0:
- A, F, F, F
- B+, D-, F, F
- B, D, F, F
Credits change the picture: a strong grade in a 4-credit class counts more than the same grade in a 1-credit class. Enter your real classes in the GPA calculator to see your exact number.
Is a 1.0 GPA good?
Not yet. Below 2.0 often means academic probation at US colleges. Talk to an advisor and look at grade-replacement options. In high school, many students report weighted GPAs, so compare a 1.0 against unweighted numbers when you can (see weighted vs unweighted GPA). For the full set of benchmarks, see what is a good GPA.
How hard is it to raise a 1.0?
Assuming 60 credits completed (about two years of college), straight A's would take you:
- to a 1.2: about 5 credits of A's
- to a 1.5: about 12 credits of A's
Run your own numbers in the raise-your-GPA planner in the college GPA calculator.
1.0 GPA to percentage
GradeWise places each GPA between the percentage floors of the letter grades on either side (A 93%, A- 90%, B+ 87%, B 83% and so on). That gives about 63% for a 1.0. Convert any value with GPA to percentage.
1.0 GPA questions
Is a 1.0 GPA good?
Not yet. On the unweighted 4.0 scale a 1.0 is rated "At risk": Below 2.0 often means academic probation at US colleges. Talk to an advisor and look at grade-replacement options.
What is a 1.0 GPA as a percentage?
About 63% on the standard US scale, which places it in the D range. Schools convert differently, so check yours if the exact percent matters.
What letter grade is a 1.0 GPA?
On the 4.0 scale a 1.0 is exactly D (1.0). As an average, a 1.0 usually means a mix of grades, for example A, F, F, F across four equal-credit classes.
Is a 1.0 weighted GPA the same as a 1.0 unweighted?
No. A weighted GPA includes bonus points for Honors (+0.5) and AP/IB (+1.0) classes, so a 1.0 weighted can correspond to a noticeably lower unweighted GPA. Colleges often recalculate on an unweighted basis.