Whether you are checking predicted grades in Year 12 or confirming your total on results day, this calculator gives you your UCAS tariff score in seconds. Covers A-Levels, BTECs, T-Levels, Scottish Highers, IB, EPQ and more.
Three steps to calculate your UCAS tariff points. Use it with predicted grades now come back with your final grades after results day.
Select from A-Levels, BTECs, T-Levels, Scottish Highers, IB, EPQ and more. This UCAS calculator covers all major UK qualifications on the tariff.
The grade dropdown updates automatically for your chosen qualification. Select your achieved or predicted grade the points appear instantly. This tariff calculator UCAS tool covers every grade combination on the official tariff.
Your UCAS calculator tariff points total updates in real time. Add more rows to mix qualifications combine A-Levels with a BTEC, EPQ or Scottish Higher. Use it early in Year 12 to benchmark predicted grades, then return on results day to confirm your final total.
All major UK qualifications on the UCAS tariff select any combination and your total updates instantly.
🏫 A-Level
🏫 AS-Level
📄 BTEC Extended Diploma
📄 BTEC National Diploma
🏭 Scottish Higher
🔧T-Level
📄 BTEC National Certificate
🏭 Scottish Advanced Higher
🌎 IB Higher Level
🌎 IB Standard Level
📝EPQ
📄 Cambridge Technical
Can’t find your qualification? Not every qualification appears on the UCAS tariff, but that does not mean a university will reject your application. Many universities accept qualifications that are not on the tariff check directly with the admissions team for your chosen course.
🆕 New for 2026: From September 2026, apprenticeship qualifications will also receive UCAS tariff points for the first time. This is a significant change for students combining work-based learning with academic qualifications. Check the UCAS website for the latest tariff tables when they are published.
Your UCAS points are a number that sums up all your qualifications in one score that any UK university can compare. Instead of trying to weigh up an A-Level student against a BTEC student against a Scottish Highers student, universities can look at a single total. Around 70% of courses use the tariff as part of their entry requirements.
The tariff was introduced to create fairness across different qualification types. A student with three A-Levels and a student with a BTEC Extended Diploma can both have their results translated into a comparable points score, which a university can then assess against a single threshold. This means students who take vocational, technical or mixed qualification routes are not disadvantaged when applying alongside students who have followed a purely academic path.
When a university makes you a conditional offer based on points, you need to reach that total across your accepted qualifications by results day. Use this UCAS tariff calculator above to calculate UCAS tariff points from any combination of qualifications predicted or achieved. The total updates instantly as you add qualifications and select grades.
ℹ Important: UCAS tariff points only apply to Level 3 qualifications the qualifications you study after GCSEs, such as A-Levels, BTECs and T-Levels. GCSEs are Level 2 and do not carry tariff points. Universities may still set minimum GCSE requirements as a separate admissions condition, typically grade 4 or 5 in English and Maths.
The tables below show the points values for the three most commonly used qualifications in UK university applications. Each grade carries a fixed points value regardless of the subject you study. A grade A in Mathematics is worth the same 48 points as a grade A in History or Art. The tariff does not vary by subject.
These values are based on the current UCAS tariff introduced in 2017. If you are looking at older resources, guides or forum posts from before 2017, the points values will be different and should not be used for 2026 applications. Full tables covering all 13 qualification types are available on the individual calculator pages linked below each table.
A-Level
|
Grade |
Points |
|
A* |
56 |
|
A |
48 |
|
B |
40 |
|
C |
32 |
|
D |
24 |
|
E |
16 |
BTEC Extended Diploma
|
Grade |
Points |
|
D*D*D* |
168 |
|
D*D*D |
160 |
|
D*DD |
152 |
|
DDD |
144 |
|
DDM |
128 |
|
DMM |
112 |
|
MMM |
96 |
|
MMP |
80 |
|
MPP |
64 |
|
PPP |
48 |
EPQ
|
Grade |
Points |
|
A* |
28 |
|
A |
24 |
|
B |
20 |
|
C |
16 |
|
D |
12 |
|
E |
8 |
The table below shows the most commonly searched UCAS points totals and the typical A-Level grade combinations that produce them. This is useful for students who have received a points-based conditional offer and want to know exactly which grade combinations will meet it.
|
Grade |
Points |
|
A*A*A* |
168 |
|
A*AA |
152 |
|
AAA |
144 |
|
AAB |
136 |
|
ABB |
128 |
|
BBB |
120 |
|
BBC |
112 |
|
BCC |
104 |
|
CCC |
96 |
|
CDD |
80 |
💡 Note: A* at A-Level is worth 56 points, not 48. This is the most common mistake students make when calculating their total manually. It means a student with A*AB has 144 points, not 136 as they might expect using 48 for all three grades.
The most searched three A-Level grade combinations and their exact UCAS tariff totals. A* is worth 56 points not 48, the most common mistake students make when calculating manually.
A*A*A*
168
A*A*A
160
A*AA
152
AAA
144
AAB
136
ABB
128
BBB
120
BBC
112
BCC
104
CCC
96
CCD
88
CDD
80
Direct answers to the four most common UCAS points queries, with the exact tariff total and what it typically means for university admissions.
144
Three A grades at A-Level: 48 + 48 + 48. Common requirement for competitive Russell Group courses.
120
Three B grades at A-Level: 40 + 40 + 40. Typical for mid-to-high tariff university courses.
136
Two A grades and one B at A-Level: 48 + 48 + 40. One of the most common Russell Group offers.
128
One A and two B grades at A-Level: 48 + 40 + 40. Widely seen across high-tariff course offers.
The number of UCAS points required varies considerably by university, course and year of entry. The ranges below are general guides based on publicly available admissions data and should not be treated as definitive thresholds. Always check the specific entry requirements published by your chosen university on their course pages or the UCAS website before making decisions.
It is also important to understand that points-based offers and grade-specific offers work very differently. A points-based offer of 120 gives you flexibility in how you reach that total. A grade-specific offer of ABB means you must achieve those exact grades and a higher total elsewhere in another subject does not compensate for missing the grade in one subject. Many Russell Group universities and competitive courses use grade-specific offers precisely because they want to control which subjects and levels are achieved, not just the overall points total.
Lower-tariff universities
Mid-tariff universities
High-tariff universities
Russell Group universities
This UCAS points calculator is used by students at every stage of the application process, from initial course research in Year 12 through to results day and Clearing in August. It works equally well for traditional A-Level students and those with vocational or mixed qualification profiles.
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Check predicted grades against university entry requirements early in the application process.
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Confirm final grade combinations meet conditional offers before and after results day.
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Calculate totals with existing grades when applying or reapplying through UCAS.
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Work out UCAS points from BTEC grade combinations and mix with A-Levels or EPQ.
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IB Higher Level and Standard Level grades are included in the UCAS tariff. Enter your subject grades individually to calculate your full tariff total for UK university applications.
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Confirm your exact tariff total on results day before contacting universities with available places.
No. GCSEs do not carry UCAS tariff points and are not included in your total. Universities may set minimum GCSE requirements separately, typically grade 4 or 5 in English and Maths, but these are assessed independently from your tariff points score. If you want to calculate my UCAS points from post-16 qualifications only, use the calculator above.
Yes. The UCAS tariff calculator is designed to allow students with different qualification combinations to be assessed on equal terms. You can add points from A-Levels, BTECs, EPQ, Scottish Highers and more together. Whether a specific university accepts your combination for a particular course depends on their entry requirements. Always check directly with the admissions team for each course.
A points offer sets a minimum tariff total you can reach through any accepted combination. A grade offer specifies exact grades in exact subjects. You cannot substitute a higher grade elsewhere to compensate. Many competitive universities use grade offers rather than points offers. Always read your offer letter carefully to understand which type you have received.
Yes. Use predicted grades during Year 12 and Year 13 to estimate your total and check whether you are on track for your chosen courses. After results day, enter your final grades to confirm your actual total. The UCAS calculator works identically for both predicted and achieved grades.
Yes, AS-Levels carry tariff points at roughly half the value of a full A-Level. However, you cannot combine an AS-Level and an A-Level in the same subject. Only the A-Level counts in that case. Many universities do not include AS-Levels in their conditional offers, so always check your specific course requirements.
Contact the university directly on results day. They may still accept you if you are close to the required total. If not, UCAS Clearing opens on results day in August and lists courses at universities with remaining spaces. Use this UCAS tariff points calculator to confirm your exact total before you start calling. It saves time and helps you make faster decisions under pressure.
UCAS points are calculated by multiplying the size value of a qualification by the grade value. A single A-Level has a size value of 4. An A* grade has a grade value of 14, giving 56 points. An A grade has a value of 12, giving 48 points. You do not need to do this manually. This UCAS tariff calculator works it out instantly when you select your qualification and grade.
You get UCAS points by achieving grades in Level 3 qualifications the qualifications you study after GCSEs. If you want to know how to get UCAS points quickly, the answer is straightforward: the qualifications you study after GCSEs. A-Levels, BTECs, T-Levels, Scottish Highers, the IB and EPQ all carry tariff points. The higher the grade you achieve in each qualification, the more points you receive. Your total is the sum of all your qualifying grades combined.
Yes. Every points value in this calculator is taken directly from the official UCAS tariff tables published by UCAS. The calculator is reviewed before each application cycle by Kate Barlow, a qualified university admissions adviser, to ensure all values are accurate and up to date for the current year of entry.
No. Around 70% of courses currently use the UCAS tariff as part of their entry requirements, but many do not. Highly selective universities including most Russell Group institutions typically make grade-specific offers rather than points-based offers. Always check the specific entry requirements for each course rather than assuming a points total will be sufficient.
Most undergraduate courses in England are designed around applicants holding three A-Levels. Some courses accept two A-Levels alongside other qualifications such as a BTEC or EPQ. The minimum requirement depends entirely on the course and university, so always check the specific entry requirements before applying.
Yes, completely free. There is no registration required, no account to create and no limit on how many times you use it. The calculator runs entirely in your browser and nothing you enter is stored or shared. You can use it as many times as you need throughout the UCAS application process.
Yes. The UCAS tariff is specifically designed so that A-Level and BTEC qualifications can be combined into a single comparable total. A BTEC Extended Diploma at DDD, for example, is worth 144 points, the same as AAA at A-Level. You can mix any combination in this calculator. Note that while the tariff accepts the combination, individual universities and courses may still require specific qualification types so always confirm with the admissions team.
This free UCAS Points Calculator helps students calculate tariff points for A Levels, BTECs, T Levels, EPQ, Scottish Highers and other qualifications using current UCAS tariff values. The calculator is updated regularly and designed as an educational reference tool for UK university applicants. No registration is required and all calculations are based on official tariff mappings.