UCAS Tariff Points Calculator
Estimate your UCAS points by selecting each qualification and grade. Add as many rows as you need, then click Calculate total.
Important: This is an estimate only. Universities and colleges can use entry requirements in different formats, and not all courses use the UCAS Tariff.
What is a points calculator UCAS tool?
A UCAS points calculator helps you convert your predicted or achieved grades into a single tariff total. This makes it easier to compare your profile with university course requirements, especially when those requirements are listed as tariff points (for example, 112 or 128 points).
Instead of manually checking each grade against tariff tables, you can use a calculator to do it quickly and accurately.
How UCAS Tariff points work
UCAS Tariff points are assigned to many Level 3 qualifications in the UK. Different qualifications and grades are worth different amounts. Your total is usually the sum of points from your eligible qualifications.
Common A Level reference points
- A* = 56 points
- A = 48 points
- B = 40 points
- C = 32 points
- D = 24 points
- E = 16 points
Other common qualifications included in this calculator
- AS Level
- EPQ
- Scottish Highers
- IB Higher Level
- BTEC National qualifications
- T Levels
- Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
How to use this calculator effectively
- Add one row per qualification result.
- Select the qualification type first, then choose the grade.
- Optionally add a subject name so your breakdown is easier to read.
- Enter a target score to instantly see whether you are above or below your goal.
- Recalculate after changing any grade assumptions.
Typical UCAS tariff targets
Course requirements vary widely by institution and subject, but these totals are commonly seen:
- 96 points (for some foundation or standard entry routes)
- 112 points (a frequent requirement for many undergraduate courses)
- 128 points (common for more competitive courses)
- 144+ points (often seen in selective programs)
Always check the exact wording on the course page. Some providers state grade profiles rather than tariff totals.
Worked examples
Example 1: Three A Levels
If a student has grades A, B, and C at A Level, their total is 48 + 40 + 32 = 120 points.
Example 2: A Levels plus EPQ
Suppose a student has BBB at A Level and an EPQ at A. That gives 40 + 40 + 40 + 24 = 144 points.
Example 3: BTEC Extended Diploma
A BTEC National Extended Diploma at DDM gives 128 points, which can match the entry range for many degree programs.
Important details students often miss
- Not all universities use tariff points for every course.
- Some courses require specific subjects (for example, A Level Mathematics), regardless of total points.
- GCSE requirements are often separate and still mandatory.
- Admissions teams may include contextual offers that reduce the standard requirement.
- International qualifications may be assessed differently.
Final advice before you apply
Use a points calculator UCAS tool as a planning aid, not as the final authority. Once you have your estimated total, cross-check every target course on official university pages and the UCAS course listing. If anything is unclear, contact admissions directly and ask how they evaluate your qualification mix.
A little extra checking now can save a lot of stress later.