UCAS Tariff Points Calculator
Choose each qualification and its grade. The total is worked out from the UCAS Tariff tables for 2026 entry.
Points are from the UCAS Tariff tables for 2026 entry, published by UCAS. Many courses ask for grades and not points, so check the entry requirements.
Worked examples
Three A levels and an EPQ
A, B, B at A level and an A in the Extended Project
152 points
48 + 40 + 40 + 24.
A BTEC Extended Diploma
DMM
112 points
The three grades are worth 12, 8 and 8 in each unit, times 4.
About UCAS Tariff Points Calculator
A UCAS Tariff points calculator adds up the points for your qualifications. The UCAS Tariff gives each grade of many Level 3 qualifications a number of points so that universities can compare different routes into higher education. At A level an A* is worth 56 points, an A 48, a B 40, a C 32, a D 24 and an E 16. AS levels, the Extended Project, Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers, BTEC Nationals and T Levels have their own tables.
Add a row for each qualification, choose the grade and enter how many you have. The total is the sum of the points. Most course entry requirements are given as grades, such as AAB, and some are given in points, so always check what each course asks for. The points here come from the UCAS Tariff tables for 2026 entry. An AS level taken alongside full A levels may be counted differently, so for an application use the calculator on the UCAS website.
How to use UCAS Tariff Points Calculator
- Add a row for each qualification.
- Choose the qualification type and the grade.
- Enter how many you have of that kind.
- Read the total points and the points for each.
Common uses
- Checking you meet a points-based offer
- Comparing A levels with BTEC and T Levels
- Planning predicted grades
- Helping a student choose subjects
Frequently asked questions
How many UCAS points is AAB at A level?
48 for the A, plus 40 for the B and 40 for the second B, which is 128 points. Adding an Extended Project at A (24 points) takes it to 152.
How many points is an A* at A level?
56 points. The A level scale is A* 56, A 48, B 40, C 32, D 24 and E 16.
How many points do BTEC Nationals earn?
An Extended Certificate is worth 56 for D*, 48 for D, 32 for M and 16 for P. A full Extended Diploma earns 168 points for D*D*D* down to 48 for PPP.
What is a T Level worth?
A full T Level is 168 points for a Distinction*, 144 for a Distinction, 120 for a Merit, 96 for a Pass with C or above on the core and 72 for a Pass with D or E on the core.
Do all universities use points?
No. Many use grades and many do not make offers in points. The Tariff is an indication of the size and level of a qualification, so check the entry requirements for each course.