What letter grade is 68%?
Based on the standard US 10-point grading scale (A ≥ 90%, B ≥ 80%, C ≥ 70%, D ≥ 60%, F below 60%). Your school's scale may differ — check your syllabus or use the Percent to Letter Grade converter where you can configure a custom scale.
Why 68% is a D
On the standard 10-point US grading scale, 68% falls in the D range (60–69%). That maps to 1.0 on the 4.0 GPA scale.
The grade boundaries on this scale are fixed 10-point bands: A covers 90–100%, B covers 80–89%, C covers 70–79%, D covers 60–69%, and F covers anything below 60%. Within each band every score earns the same letter grade and the same standard GPA value.
Nearby Percentages — Letter Grade Reference
The table below shows percentages near 68% with their letter grades and GPA values. Your score is highlighted.
Full Letter Grade Scale
| Letter Grade | Percentage Range | GPA (4.0 scale) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 90–100% | 4.0 | Excellent |
| B | 80–89% | 3.0 | Above average |
| C | 70–79% | 2.0 | Average |
| D | 60–69% | 1.0 | Below average |
| F | Below 60% | 0.0 | Failing |
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- 69% = D (1.0 GPA)
Last updated June 2026