A-level UCAS Points Calculator

Quick answer: Each A-level is worth UCAS Tariff points: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32, D=24, E=16. Add your grades together for your total. Three A-levels at AAA give 144 points, and BBB give 120. The calculator above does the maths for you in seconds.

A-levels are the most common route into UK university, and each one is worth up to 56 UCAS Tariff points. Working out your total used to mean hunting through tables. Now you just pick your grades above and read the number. It takes seconds, and we will walk you through exactly what it means so you can plan your next step with confidence. If you study more than one type of qualification, you can also use our all-qualifications UCAS calculator.

Calculate your A-level UCAS points

The tool at the top of this page is built for A-levels. Choose a grade for each subject, add a row for every A-level you are taking, and watch your running total update live. If you have an Extended Project Qualification, you can add an EPQ too. Taking a mix of qualifications? Switch to using mixed qualifications instead.

How to use this calculator

1. Pick each A-level grade from the dropdown (A* down to E).
2. Add a row per subject using the add button, so all three (or more) A-levels are counted.
3. Add your EPQ as a separate row if you have one.
4. Read your total and the plain-English note showing what is in range.

That is it. You do not need to do any maths yourself, and you can change a grade at any time to see how your total moves. This is handy when you are working from predicted grades and want to test a few realistic scenarios before results day.

A-level grades to UCAS points (2026 table)

Here are the current 2026 Tariff values for a single A-level. These have been in force since 2017 and have not changed, so the numbers below are the ones every UCAS-using university works from.

Every step up in grade is worth 8 more points, which makes the scale easy to follow. For the complete breakdown, including grade combinations and FAQs, see our full A-level points reference.

How A-level UCAS points are calculated

Your total is simply the sum of the points for each result. There is no weighting, no averaging, and no bonus for taking harder subjects. You add each grade's value together and that is your score.

A few rules keep the number honest:

• Level 3 only. The Tariff counts Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, BTECs, the IB and the EPQ. GCSEs are Level 2, so they add zero points.
• No double-counting. If you sat the AS in a subject and then completed the full A-level, only the full A-level counts. The A-level result replaces its AS, it does not stack on top.
• Each subject counts once. You cannot add the same A-level twice, even across different exam boards.

If you want the bigger picture, our guides on how UCAS points are calculated and what UCAS points are explain the system in plain English.

Worked example: three A-levels

Imagine you are predicted A, B and B. Here is how the points add up:

That is ABB, worth exactly 128 points, which is in range for many degrees. You can see what those 128 points open up on our ABB UCAS points page. Swap one B for an A in the calculator and you would jump to 136 (AAB), so small changes can matter.

Common A-level grade combinations

These are the grade combinations students ask about most. Each total is the straight sum of the three grades, using the 2026 values above.

A*A*A* is the maximum for three A-levels at 168 points. The combinations people search for most are AAA UCAS points, AAB UCAS points and BBB UCAS points. Each of those pages shows the courses and universities that typically ask for that score.

Adding an EPQ to your A-level points

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a Level 3 qualification, so it adds points on top of your A-levels. The values are: A*=28, A=24, B=20, C=16, D=12, E=8. So an A* EPQ is worth as much as half an extra A-level grade, which can be the difference between two course bands.

For example, BBB on its own is 120 points. Add a B-grade EPQ and you reach 140. That is a realistic, well-evidenced way to lift your total without sitting a fourth A-level. Use the EPQ UCAS points calculator to test grades, or see how the two stack together on our A-level + EPQ combined page. Just remember to add the EPQ as its own row above, not as a fourth A-level.

Do all universities use A-level UCAS points?

Not all of them, and it is worth being clear about this. Many courses make offers in UCAS points, which is exactly what this calculator helps with. But selective courses often ask for specific grades instead. Most Russell Group universities, and competitive subjects like Medicine and Law, will say "AAB including Chemistry" rather than a points total.

That is not a reason to worry. It just means you should check the entry requirements on each course page, then use your points as a guide to what is realistically in range elsewhere. Our guide on whether do all universities use UCAS points covers exactly how to read different offer types.

What your A-level points mean — and your next step

So you have your number. The next move is to compare it against what courses actually ask for, then explore what fits. Start by checking how many UCAS points you need for the kind of course you want, then browse what you can study with your points to see real options at your level.

The 2026 cycle has clear milestones, with A-level results day on 13 August 2026. Knowing your points now means you can plan calmly rather than scrambling on the day. The earlier you understand your realistic range, the more in control you will feel.

See what you can study with your points

Plan your next move

Once you know your total, it helps to have your options mapped out. These guides cover the most common what-next questions:

• A-level results day 2026 — what happens on the day and how to prepare.
• Not enough UCAS points — calm, practical routes if your total falls short.
• How to get more UCAS points — realistic ways to add to your score before you apply.

Whatever your number, there is a clear next step. The goal is to know your range early so you can choose with confidence rather than under pressure.

Helpful resources for offer-holders

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A-level UCAS points FAQ