Predicted Grades UCAS Points Calculator

Quick answer: Enter your predicted grades to estimate your UCAS points. Each A-level is A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32, D=24, E=16. Predicted AAB gives 136 points and BBB gives 120. It's an estimate, not a final score. Your real results on 13 August 2026 set your final total.

The calculator above turns your predicted grades into an estimated UCAS Tariff total in seconds. It's built for this exact moment, before results day, when you want a clear, realistic picture so you can plan university choices with confidence. Think of the number as an early forecast to plan around, not a final score. Once your real grades arrive, you'll know your true total.

Estimate your UCAS points from predicted grades

Use the picker above to choose your qualification (A-level, BTEC, Scottish Highers, IB, T-Level, EPQ and more), then select your predicted grade for each subject. The running total updates live and tells you in plain English what's in range, for example "That's an estimated 136 points." Everything here is clearly labelled as an estimate. If you study more than one type of qualification, the mixed qualifications calculator adds them all together, and the A-level calculator gives a focused A-level breakdown.

How to use the predicted grades calculator

1. Pick each qualification you're taking from the dropdown.
2. Choose your predicted grade for that subject.
3. Use "add another" to add a row for every subject you'll list on your UCAS form.
4. Read your estimated total and the note on what's in range.
5. Run it twice: once with realistic predictions and once as a stretch with your best-case grades.

That last step matters most. Trying both a likely and a best-case version shows you the range you're really working with, which makes choosing courses far easier. If you're also doing an extended project, add an EPQ to see how much it lifts your total.

Predicted grades to UCAS points (2026 table)

These are the current UCAS Tariff values, in force since 2017. They apply in exactly the same way whether your grades are predicted or final, so the table below is your conversion key for any A-level estimate.

A handy shortcut: every grade step is worth 8 points, so moving from a predicted B to a predicted A adds 8, and an A to an A* adds another 8. For a full reference with combinations, see our full A-level points reference.

What are predicted grades, and how accurate are they?

Predicted grades are your teacher's professional estimate of the final grade you're likely to achieve. They go on your UCAS application, and universities use them to decide whether to make you an offer. They're a genuine, informed judgement, but they're still an estimate.

In practice, predicted grades are often a little optimistic. Real results can land higher or lower than the prediction, sometimes by a grade or two in either direction. That's completely normal when results differ. It simply means the prediction was a forecast, as all predictions are.

So treat your calculator total the same way: a planning estimate, not a promise. Here's how predicted points fit into the wider picture:

• They help you build a realistic shortlist of courses.
• They let universities make conditional offers before results day.
• They do not replace your real results, which set your final, official points total.

To understand the maths behind every figure, read how UCAS points are calculated. For the full picture of where predicted grades sit in the process, see how the UCAS application works.

Worked example: predicted A, B, B

Suppose your predictions are A, B and B across three A-levels. Here's the estimate, grade by grade:

That's a predicted ABB, worth an estimated 128 UCAS points. It puts you in range for many degrees right now. If your teaching pushes you up to a predicted AAB, that becomes 136 points, a sensible stretch target. Compare both with our ABB UCAS points and AAB UCAS points breakdowns.

Build a realistic and a stretch estimate

The calmest way to plan is to run the calculator twice and keep both numbers side by side. Your realistic estimate uses the grades you're most likely to get on the day. Your stretch estimate uses your top predictions, the best-case scenario. Together they show the band your application sits in.

Use the realistic number to choose an insurance option you're confident about, and the stretch number to pick a firm choice worth aiming for. That's a smart, balanced way to set up your five choices. For help deciding between them, read about firm vs insurance choices, and to benchmark your total, see what is a good UCAS points score.

Estimating points for other qualifications

The same method works whatever you're studying. Just switch the qualification in the calculator and pick your predicted grades. Each route uses its own scale, so a dedicated tool gives you the most accurate estimate:

• BTEC uses its own values. A predicted Extended Diploma DDD estimates 144 points. Try the BTEC calculator.
• Scottish Highers sit on a different scale, where a predicted A is 33 points. Use the Scottish Highers calculator. Note SQA results land earlier, around 4 August 2026.
• International Baccalaureate scores each subject by level. The IB calculator handles HL, SL and the core.
• T-Levels convert by overall grade, with a predicted Distinction worth 144 points. See the T-Level calculator.

Do universities make offers on predicted grades?

Yes. Offers are made on the strength of your predicted grades, so a strong forecast genuinely helps your application. But there's an important condition: you must meet the offer with your real results. The prediction opens the door; the actual grades let you walk through it.

Many courses set their offers in UCAS Tariff points, which is exactly what this calculator estimates. More selective courses, including much of the Russell Group and subjects like Medicine and Law, often ask for specific grades instead of a points total. Always check the individual course page so you know which applies. If your school context might earn you a slightly lower offer, read about contextual offers, and to see which courses use the points system at all, see do all universities use UCAS points.

What your estimate means, and your next step

Your estimated total is a starting point, not a verdict. Now turn it into a decision. First, check the entry requirements for the courses you're drawn to, then compare them with your realistic and stretch estimates to see what's genuinely in range.

Two pages make that easy. Use how many UCAS points you need to find the typical totals different courses ask for, then explore what you can study with your points to see real options at your level. That's the full arc: estimate your points, understand what they mean, and decide your next move with a clear head.

See how many points your course needs

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When your real results differ from predictions

Results don't always match predictions, and there's a clear next step either way. Here's what to do on 13 August 2026:

• If you do better than predicted: you may be able to trade up through Adjustment or find a higher course in Clearing. Recalculate your points with your actual grades first.
• If you fall short: your insurance choice and Clearing are realistic, well-trodden routes to a great place. Plenty of students start this way every year.

Walk through both scenarios in our A-level results day 2026 guide. If grades come in below your offer, read missed my grades, and for the full process, see the UCAS Clearing 2026 guide.

Helpful resources for offer-holders

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