AS-level UCAS Points Calculator

Quick answer: A standalone AS-level is worth UCAS Tariff points on this scale: A = 20, B = 16, C = 12, D = 10, E = 6 — roughly 40% of the matching full A-level grade. Add each AS grade together for your total.

This free calculator gives you your exact 2026 AS-level Tariff total in seconds. The values are current, the maths is done for you, and you can add as many AS subjects as you need. Let's turn your grades into a clear number.

Calculate your AS-level UCAS points

The calculator above is set up with the current 2026 Tariff values, so you don't have to look anything up. Add a row for each AS subject, pick the grade, and watch your running total update live — both per subject and as a grand total.

Mixing AS-levels in with full A-levels or an EPQ? That's common, and it's easy to total accurately. Use the full A-level calculator for your main subjects, then bring everything together in our mixed qualifications calculator so nothing gets missed or double-counted.

How to use this AS-level calculator

It takes under a minute. Here's the order to follow:

1. Add a row for each AS subject you completed as a standalone qualification.
2. Select the grade you got (or expect) for each one, from A down to E.
3. Read your live total at the bottom — it updates instantly as you go.
4. Skip any AS where you sat the full A-level in the same subject. Only the A-level counts there (see the rule below), so leaving it out keeps your total honest.

That last step matters more than it sounds. It's the single most common way students accidentally overstate their points, so it's worth a quick double-check before you trust the number.

AS-level UCAS points table (2026 values)

Every AS grade maps to a fixed number of points. These are the current post-2017 values used across the UCAS Tariff today — no legacy numbers, no guesswork.

If you just want the headline figures: grade A is 20 points, B is 16, C is 12, D is 10, and E is 6. For a deeper breakdown and examples, see our AS-level UCAS points reference.

Worked example: three AS grades

Say you finished three standalone AS-levels with grades A, B and C. Here's how the total comes together:

• AS grade A = 20 points
• AS grade B = 16 points
• AS grade C = 12 points

Add them up: 20 + 16 + 12 = 48 UCAS points. That's the exact method the calculator uses for you. Curious what that figure unlocks? Take a look at what 48 points can get you.

How AS-level points compare to A-levels

Here's the key thing to understand: each AS grade is worth about 40% of the same grade at full A-level. An A-level grade A is 48 points, while an AS grade A is 20. A B drops from 40 at A-level to 16 at AS, and a C from 32 to 12.

That gap isn't a penalty — it reflects the fact that an AS-level covers half the content of a full A-level. So an AS is a real, genuine boost to your Tariff total. It's just a smaller one. If you want the full picture on the bigger qualification, see A-level points explained and how points are calculated.

The no-double-counting rule for AS and A-level

This is the one rule that trips people up, so let's be clear about it. If you took the AS-level in a subject and then went on to complete the full A-level in that same subject, only the A-level counts. Universities won't add both — the AS is treated as a stepping stone to the A-level, not a separate qualification on top of it.

So a standalone AS in History plus a full A-level in History gives you the History A-level points only, not both. That's exactly why step 4 of the calculator tells you to skip those subjects. Leaving them out isn't losing points; it's just counting them correctly. For the bigger picture on how the Tariff works, see what are UCAS points.

Combining AS points with A-levels and an EPQ

Where AS points really earn their keep is as a top-up alongside your main qualifications. As long as the AS is in a different subject from your full A-levels, it stacks straight onto your total.

Picture a typical mix:

• Three A-levels at A, A, B = 48 + 48 + 40 = 136 points
• One standalone AS in a different subject at grade B = 16 points
• An EPQ at grade A = 28 points

Total: 136 + 16 + 28 = 180 UCAS points. Each piece adds in, and that extra AS plus EPQ can lift you into a higher offer bracket. To total a stack like this accurately, use our mixed qualifications calculator, and add your project separately with the EPQ calculator.

What your AS-level points mean for your application

So you've got your number — what now? On their own, AS points are usually a useful top-up rather than the full offer a course asks for. Combined with your A-levels or other main qualifications, though, they can be the difference that puts a course in range.

The realistic next step is to see what your full total actually unlocks. Check which courses are in range with your points, and find out how many points you need for the courses you're eyeing. One honest heads-up: many selective courses ask for specific grades rather than a points total, so always read the entry requirements too — not every university uses the Tariff in the same way.

See what your points can study

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Frequently asked AS-level points questions

How many UCAS points is an AS-level?

An AS-level is worth 20 points at grade A, 16 at B, 12 at C, 10 at D and 6 at E. That's roughly 40% of the matching full A-level grade. Add each AS subject together for your total.

Do AS-levels still count for UCAS points in 2026?

Yes. A standalone AS-level you complete still carries Tariff points on the A to E scale above. The one exception: if you go on to take the full A-level in that same subject, only the A-level counts.

Why is an AS-level worth fewer points than an A-level?

An AS-level covers half the content of a full A-level, so it earns about 40% of the points. An AS grade A is 20 points; an A-level grade A is 48. It's a smaller, real boost — not a failure.

Can I add AS-level points to my A-level points?

Yes, as long as they're different subjects. A standalone AS in one subject adds to your three A-levels and any EPQ. Use our mixed qualifications calculator to total them together accurately.

What can I study with AS-level UCAS points?

On their own, AS points are usually a top-up rather than the whole offer. Combine them with your main qualifications, then check which courses are in range with your full total.

Plan your next step

Once your points are sorted, a little forward planning goes a long way. Keep an eye on the UCAS key dates for 2026 so nothing sneaks up on you, and if results day doesn't go to plan, our UCAS points for Clearing guide walks you through your options calmly. You've got more routes than you might think — one clear step at a time.