How many UCAS points is each A-Level grade worth?

On the current UCAS tariff an A-Level A* is 56 points, A is 48, B is 40, C is 32, D is 24 and E is 16. AS-Levels are worth 40 percent of the A-Level value, so an AS A is 20 points down to 6 for an E.

How many points is AAB worth?

Three A-Levels at A, A and B total 48 plus 48 plus 40, which is 136 UCAS tariff points. This is a common offer level for many competitive courses below the very top tier.

Do AS-Levels count if I also took the full A-Level?

No. If you continued a subject to full A-Level, you only count the A-Level grade, not the AS result for the same subject. Count standalone AS-Levels you did not take further as separate rows.

What tariff do I need for a typical university offer?

Offers vary widely. AAA is 144 points, ABB is 128, BBC is 112 and CCC is 96. The tool shows which band your total reaches, but always check the exact requirement for the specific course.

Does the UCAS tariff include the EPQ?

The Extended Project Qualification carries its own tariff, with an A* worth 28 points down to E. This calculator focuses on A-Levels and AS-Levels, so add EPQ points separately if your offer counts them.

A-Level UCAS Tariff Points Calculator

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What UCAS tariff points mean

UK universities translate qualifications into UCAS tariff points so they can compare candidates on a single scale. A-Levels are the most common qualification entered through UCAS, and many offers are quoted both as grades (for example AAB) and as a point total. This calculator turns your A-Level and AS-Level grades into that total and shows where it sits against common offer bands.

How it works

The calculator uses the official UCAS tariff. Each A-Level grade has a fixed value: A* is 56 points, A is 48, B is 40, C is 32, D is 24 and E is 16. AS-Levels are worth exactly 40 percent of the matching A-Level grade, so an AS A is 20 points and an AS E is 6. For each subject you add, the tool looks up the value for the chosen grade and qualification type and sums them. The result is compared against reference offer levels: 144 points for AAA, 128 for ABB, 112 for BBC and 96 for CCC.

Tips and worked example

A student offering A-Levels of A, A and B totals 48 plus 48 plus 40, which is 136 points — enough to meet most ABB offers and approach AAA territory. Only count an AS-Level if you did not take that subject on to the full A-Level, otherwise you would double-count it. If your offer mentions the Extended Project Qualification, add its tariff separately, since this tool covers A-Levels and AS-Levels. Always confirm the precise grade and subject requirements for your course, as some offers demand specific subjects regardless of total points.