A-Level UCAS Points Calculator
Convert predicted or achieved A-Level, AS and EPQ grades into UCAS Tariff points, then compare the total with a course offer.
Enter Your Grades
Add up to five qualifications. Use only grades that carry UCAS Tariff points and keep any course-specific subject requirements separate from the points total.
Your Tariff Total
AAB gives 136 points against a 120-point target.
What This Means
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What The Calculator Includes
This A-Level UCAS Points Calculator adds the current UCAS Tariff value for A-Level grades, AS Level grades and the Extended Project Qualification. It is built for the common university-search moment where a course page says something like “120 UCAS Tariff points”, “112 points including a B in Biology”, or “ABB or equivalent”. The calculator can show your total points, the gap against a target, how many points came from A-Levels compared with AS or EPQ entries, and whether you need to check a separate subject-grade condition.
The important thing to remember is that tariff points are not the whole admissions decision. Some courses accept a points total. Others use points but still require named subjects, minimum grades, a portfolio, an interview, GCSE English or Maths, an audition, work experience, a fitness-to-practise check or a professional-body requirement. Use the result as a clear arithmetic check, then read the full course entry requirements before assuming that a tariff total is enough.
A-Level UCAS Tariff Table
| Grade | A-Level Points | AS Level Points | EPQ Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | 56 | Not normally used for AS | 28 |
| A | 48 | 20 | 24 |
| B | 40 | 16 | 20 |
| C | 32 | 12 | 16 |
| D | 24 | 10 | 12 |
| E | 16 | 6 | 8 |
Formula Used
The calculator adds the tariff value of each qualification row, then adds any verified extra tariff points you enter.
Total UCAS points = A-Level points + AS points + EPQ points + verified extra tariff points
For a three A-Level example, ABB is 48 + 40 + 40 = 128 points. BBB is 40 + 40 + 40 = 120 points. AAB is 48 + 48 + 40 = 136 points. If you add an EPQ at grade A, the calculator adds 24 more points, but only use that extra value if the course page accepts EPQ tariff points for your offer.
Worked Examples
Three B grades at A-Level give 40 + 40 + 40 = 120 points. If the course simply asks for 120 points, the tariff target is met. If the course says “120 points including B in Chemistry”, the subject condition still needs checking.
An A and two Bs give 48 + 40 + 40 = 128 points. That meets a 128-point tariff offer. It may not meet an offer written as “AAB”, because specific grade offers are not always interchangeable with points offers.
BBB gives 120 points. An EPQ at grade A gives 24 points, producing 144 points in this calculator. However, some universities use EPQ points differently or make a reduced offer instead, so read the course wording carefully.
Reading Offer Wording
A course may say it requires a number of UCAS Tariff points, such as 112, 120 or 128 points. In that case, this calculator is the right first check. Still read the small print for accepted qualifications and any excluded subjects.
An offer such as ABB or BBC is not always the same as a points total. ABB equals 128 points, but a student with A*CC also has 120 points and may not satisfy a course that specifically asks for BBB. Use the “specific grade condition” selector as a reminder.
Many course pages combine points with conditions: for example, “120 points including a B in a science subject” or “112 points from at least two A-Levels”. The calculator can add the points, but you must check the subject and qualification wording yourself.
How To Use This Before Applying
Start with the course page, not with your grades. Find whether the entry requirement is written as tariff points, named grades, a mixture of points and subject conditions, or an alternative qualification route. Enter the target points only if the page gives a points number. Then enter your predicted or achieved grades. If your school or college has given predicted grades, use those for a planning check and return later when final results are confirmed.
If the total is below the target, the result does not automatically mean the course is impossible. Some applicants receive contextual offers, some courses accept equivalent qualifications, and some providers consider portfolios, interviews or experience. Equally, a total above the target is not a guarantee of an offer. Competitive courses can ask for specific grades, personal statements, admissions tests, auditions or subject combinations. The best use of this page is to make the arithmetic clear before you speak to a teacher, adviser or admissions team.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
Do not count the same qualification twice. Do not add EPQ or AS points unless the course accepts them. Do not treat a tariff-points total as proof that a specific-grade offer has been met. Do not assume that every qualification listed on UCAS is accepted by every university for every course. Finally, do not enter “extra points” unless you have checked the qualification and grade in an official tariff table or on the course provider’s entry-requirements page.
FAQ
How many UCAS points is an A-Level A?
An A grade at A-Level is worth 48 UCAS Tariff points. A* is 56, B is 40, C is 32, D is 24 and E is 16.
How many UCAS points is BBB?
BBB at A-Level is 120 UCAS Tariff points: 40 points for each B grade. That is why many students use 120 points as a quick comparison line.
Is ABB the same as 128 UCAS points?
ABB adds up to 128 points, but it is not always the same as a course offer written as ABB. If a university asks for named grades or a grade in a particular subject, you still need to meet that wording.
Should I include an EPQ?
Only include an EPQ if the course provider accepts it for the offer you are checking. Some universities include EPQ tariff points, some make alternative offers, and some do not use it for the main points total.
Can this calculator tell me whether I will get an offer?
No. It calculates tariff points only. Admissions decisions can depend on subject choices, grades, interviews, portfolios, admissions tests, personal statements, school reports, contextual data and places available.
What if I have BTECs, T Levels or Scottish qualifications?
Use the extra-points field only after checking the official UCAS tariff value for the exact qualification, size and grade. A broad qualification name is not enough; the level and award size can change the points.
Sources
- UCAS. (n.d.). UCAS Tariff points. UCAS. https://www.ucas.com/applying/you-apply/what-and-where-study/entry-requirements/ucas-tariff-points
- UCAS. (n.d.). Qualification information profiles and tariff guidance. UCAS. https://www.ucas.com/advisers/help-and-training/guides-resources-and-training/pre-application-support/qualifications-guide
- Ofqual. (n.d.). Student guide to exams and assessments. GOV.UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual