UCAS points calculator
Add up your UCAS tariff points from A Levels, AS Levels and IB subjects in seconds. Choose each qualification and grade below, then read how universities actually use points, because many offers ask for grades instead.
Quick answer
UCAS tariff points for one A level: A* = 56, A = 48, B = 40, C = 32, D = 24, E = 16. Add the points for each qualification: A*AA is 56 + 48 + 48 = 152 points. Many offers are made in grades rather than points, so check each course.
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Pre-filled with an example: A Levels at A*, A and B, plus an AS Level at B. Tap a grade or add a qualification and the total updates.
The UCAS tariff tables
A Level
| Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| A* | 56 |
| A | 48 |
| B | 40 |
| C | 32 |
| D | 24 |
| E | 16 |
AS Level
| Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| A | 20 |
| B | 16 |
| C | 12 |
| D | 10 |
| E | 6 |
IB Diploma subjects
| IB grade | Higher Level | Standard Level |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 56 | 28 |
| 6 | 48 | 24 |
| 5 | 32 | 16 |
| 4 | 24 | 12 |
| 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 |
The IB core (theory of knowledge and the extended essay) also has tariff points, which are not included in this calculator. Check the current UCAS tariff tables for those and for other qualifications such as the Extended Project.
How universities use UCAS points
- Many universities make offers in grades, such as AAA or A*AA, or for the IB a points total with HL grades. Points do not help if the offer is in grades.
- Some universities and courses make offers in points, such as 120 UCAS points, and may say which qualifications count.
- An AS Level in the same subject as a full A Level does not usually count twice: you get the points for the higher qualification.
- Courses may require specific subjects: 120 points without Maths will not meet an offer that needs A Level Maths.
Three A Levels
What are A*AB at A Level worth?
- A* = 56, A = 48, B = 40.
- Total = 144 UCAS points.
A Levels plus an AS
What are ABB at A Level plus a B in a different subject at AS worth?
- A = 48, B = 40, B = 40, AS B = 16.
- Total = 144 UCAS points, the same as A*AB, which shows why many universities prefer to ask for grades.
IB subjects
An IB student has 7, 6, 6 at HL and 6, 5, 5 at SL. What are the subject tariff points?
- HL: 56 + 48 + 48 = 152.
- SL: 24 + 16 + 16 = 56.
- Subject total = 208 UCAS points, before any points for the core.
UCAS points for students in India
Students in India applying to UK universities with Cambridge International A Levels or the IB Diploma use the same grades in their applications. CBSE and ISC Class 12 results are not on the UCAS tariff, so UK universities set their own entry requirements for them, usually as percentages in specific subjects. Check each university's international entry requirements page.
Using the calculator with predicted grades
Before results day, enter your predicted grades to see whether you are on track for offers that ask for points. Then try the grade you would get if one subject went down: if your total still meets the offer, you have a safety margin; if not, that subject is where extra revision pays off most.
More questions
Do all universities use UCAS points?
No. Many selective universities make offers only in grades, and some use points alongside grades. Read each course page for its exact entry requirements.
Can I add points from music grades or other qualifications?
Some other qualifications carry tariff points, but universities decide which ones they accept. Check the current UCAS tariff tables and each university's rules before relying on them.
How many UCAS points is an A Level grade C?
32 points. Three Cs are worth 96 points.
Do Cambridge International A Levels count for UCAS?
Yes. UK universities accept Cambridge International AS and A Levels, and offers are usually made in the same grades as UK A Levels. Check each university's international entry page for its exact requirements.
Common mistakes
- Counting an AS Level in the same subject as a full A Level.
- Assuming a points total meets an offer that asks for specific grades.
- Forgetting that required subjects matter as well as the total.
- Using an old tariff table: the current tariff has been in use since 2017 entry.
Practice questions
Try each one before opening the answer.
Q1. What is an A Level grade A worth?
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Q2. What are BBB at A Level worth?
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Q3. What is an IB SL 7 worth?
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Frequently asked questions
How many UCAS points is AAA?
A = 48, so AAA is 144 UCAS points.
Do Indian board results have UCAS points?
No. CBSE and ISC results are not on the UCAS tariff. UK universities publish their own requirements for them.
Is the IB HL 7 worth the same as an A Level A*?
Yes, on the UCAS tariff both are worth 56 points.
Key takeaways
- A Level: A* 56 down to E 16.
- AS Level: A 20 down to E 6.
- IB HL 7 is 56; SL 7 is 28.
- Many offers are in grades, not points.
- Required subjects matter as much as totals.