UCAS points calculator
This UCAS points calculator adds up your Tariff points from the grades you have or expect. Type one qualification per line – or simply your A level grades such as “ABB” – and see the points for each line and the total you can compare with a course’s entry requirements.
Source: UCAS: UCAS Tariff points – what they are and how they work (official Tariff tables and calculator). Updated: .
How it is calculated
UCAS Tariff points turn grades into numbers: an A level at grade A* is worth 56 points, an A 48, a B 40, a C 32, a D 24 and an E 16. Add the points of all your qualifications to get your total. Three A levels at ABB, for example, come to 48 + 40 + 40 = 128 points.
How to use the UCAS points calculator
- Type one qualification per line, ending with the grade: “A level Chemistry B”, “EPQ A”, “BTEC DDM”.
- In a hurry? A line containing only grades – “A*AB” – is counted as that many A levels.
- Read the points for every line in the table and the total at the top.
- Change a grade to see how many points a better or worse result would bring.
UCAS Tariff tables used by this calculator
| Grade | A level | AS level | EPQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | 56 | – | 28 |
| A | 48 | 20 | 24 |
| B | 40 | 16 | 20 |
| C | 32 | 12 | 16 |
| D | 24 | 10 | 12 |
| E | 16 | 6 | 8 |
| BTEC National | Grades and points |
|---|---|
| One grade | D* 56 · D 48 · M 32 · P 16 |
| Two grades | DD 96 · DM 80 · MM 64 · MP 48 · PP 32 |
| Three grades | DDD 144 · DDM 128 · DMM 112 · MMM 96 · MMP 80 · MPP 64 · PPP 48 |
| Qualification | Grades and points |
|---|---|
| T Level | Distinction* 168 · Distinction 144 · Merit 120 · Pass (C or above) 96 · Pass (D or E) 72 |
| Scottish Higher | A 33 · B 27 · C 21 · D 15 |
| Scottish Advanced Higher | A 56 · B 48 · C 40 · D 32 |
Example
The preloaded list is three A levels at A, B and B plus an EPQ at grade A: 48 + 40 + 40 + 24 = 152 UCAS points. A BTEC National with the triple grade DDM on its own is worth 128 points – the same as A levels at ABB.
What UCAS points are used for
Some universities and colleges express entry requirements as a number of Tariff points (“112 points”), others as grades (“BBC”), and some combine both (“120 points including a B in Maths”). The Tariff lets them compare different kinds of qualifications. It is not a ranking of applicants, and reaching the number does not guarantee an offer.
Things to check before you rely on the total
- Which qualifications count. A course may accept points only from A levels or equivalent, or from your best three, and may exclude an EPQ or AS levels.
- AS and A level in the same subject. If you went on to the full A level, universities normally count only the A level for that subject.
- Subject and grade conditions. “128 points including Chemistry at grade B” is not met by 128 points without Chemistry.
- Qualifications not listed here. Many more carry Tariff points – for example the International Baccalaureate, music grades or the Irish Leaving Certificate. Look those up in the official UCAS Tariff tables.
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Frequently asked questions
How many UCAS points is an A at A level?
48 points. An A* is worth 56, a B 40, a C 32, a D 24 and an E 16.
How many UCAS points are ABB, BBB and BBC?
ABB is 48 + 40 + 40 = 128 points, BBB is 120 points and BBC is 112 points.
How many UCAS points is a BTEC worth?
It depends on the size and grade. A triple grade of DDM is 128 points and MMM is 96; a double grade of DD is 96; a single Distinction is 48 and a Distinction* 56.
How many UCAS points is an EPQ?
An Extended Project is worth half an A level: A* 28, A 24, B 20, C 16, D 12 and E 8 points.
How many UCAS points is a T Level?
Distinction* 168, Distinction 144, Merit 120, Pass with C or above on the core 96, and Pass with D or E on the core 72.
Do AS levels count towards UCAS points?
An AS level carries points (A 20 down to E 6), but not in addition to a full A level in the same subject, and not every course counts them. Check the course’s entry requirements.
Do all universities use UCAS points?
No. Many make offers in grades rather than points. The Tariff is mainly useful where a course states its requirement as a points total.
Do GCSEs have UCAS points?
No. The Tariff covers post-16 qualifications such as A levels, BTEC Nationals and T Levels. Courses may still ask for particular GCSE grades separately.
Sources and legal basis
- UCAS: UCAS Tariff points – what they are and how they work (official Tariff tables and calculator)
- Wikipedia – UCAS Tariff (points tables for A level, AS level, EPQ, BTEC Nationals, T Levels, Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers, referenced to the UCAS Tariff tables of September 2025)
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