A‑Level to UCAS Points Calculator – Instant Tariff Total

A-Level to UCAS Points Calculator

A-Level to UCAS Tariff Points Calculator

Instantly calculate your total UCAS Tariff points.

Official UCAS Tariff Points (2025 Table)

From the official UCAS Tariff documentation, here is a detailed breakdown of points for common qualifications.

A-Level Grades

Grade UCAS Points
A\* 56
A 48
B 40
C 32
D 24
E 16

AS-Level Grades

Grade UCAS Points
A 20
B 16
C 12
D 10
E 6

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma

Grade UCAS Points
D*D*D*168
D*D*D160
D*DD152
DDD144
DDM128
DMM112
MMM96
MMP80
MPP64
PPP48

International Baccalaureate (HL)

Points are per subject. Core components are separate.

Grade UCAS Points
756
648
532
424
312
2 & 10

How It Works – Formula & Logic

UCAS calculates points via a two-part model:

  • Qualification Size Value (1–4)
  • Grade Band Value (3–14)

Multiply: Size × Grade = UCAS Points per qualification

For example:

An A-Level at Grade A* has a Size of 4 and a Grade value of 14, giving $4 \times 14 = 56$ points.

FAQ – What Students Often Ask

Q1: What are UCAS Tariff points?

They convert UK Level-3 qualifications into numeric values for university entry comparisons. Not all providers use them.

Q2: Can I combine AS and A-Level in the same subject?

No. UCAS counts only the higher (A-Level) qualification; AS is roughly 40% of an A-Level's value. The calculator automatically handles this by only counting the highest qualification per subject.

Q3: Do BTECs or IB count?

Yes. For example, BTEC DDD\* = 168 UCAS points; three IB HL subjects at grade 7 = 168 points. The calculator supports these qualifications.

Q4: Do all universities use UCAS points?

About 70% of courses use them; others stick to grade-specific offers (e.g. BBB).

Q5: What’s the maximum UCAS points someone can get?

Scores above 200 are possible—e.g. four A* A-Levels = 224 points. But most offers focus on a student's three best qualifications.

This calculator is built on official UCAS tariff tables and methodology. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always check the official source:

Calculate your UCAS Tariff Points – UCAS official calculator
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