A-Level to UCAS Points
An A* at A-level is worth 56 UCAS points, an A 48, a B 40 and a C 32. Here's every A-level and AS grade, a worked example and a calculator.
A-Level and AS UCAS Points Table
| Grade | A-level UCAS points | AS-level UCAS points |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 56 | No A* at AS |
| A | 48 | 20 |
| B | 40 | 16 |
| C | 32 | 12 |
| D | 24 | 10 |
| E | 16 | 6 |
The same points apply to A-levels from every exam board (AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC/Eduqas and CCEA). A U grade carries no points. Source: the UCAS Tariff tables for 2027 entry (published by UCAS in May 2026).
Worked Example: Three A-Levels
Mathematics A* = 56 points
Physics A = 48 points
Chemistry B = 40 points
Total: 56 + 48 + 40 = 144 UCAS points
A*AB comes to the same 144 points as AAA. Add any AS-levels in the same way, but check whether your course counts them. Mixing A-levels with a BTEC, an EPQ or IB subjects? Use the UCAS points calculator, which covers every main qualification.
Add Up Your A-Level UCAS Points
Type an A-level grade (A* to E) in each row. Switch a row to AS-level if you need to. Empty rows are ignored.
UCAS Points for Common A-Level Grade Combinations
Totals for three A-levels. A fourth A-level adds its own points on top.
| Grades | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| A*A*A* | 168 |
| A*A*A | 160 |
| A*AA | 152 |
| AAA | 144 |
| AAB | 136 |
| ABB | 128 |
| BBB | 120 |
| BBC | 112 |
| BCC | 104 |
| CCC | 96 |
| CCD | 88 |
| CDD | 80 |
| DDD | 72 |
| EEE | 48 |
How Universities Use A-Level UCAS Points
Most A-level offers are written in grades, such as AAB. Some courses state a points total instead, and some list both. Points also turn up in Clearing, when courses with places left sometimes list a points total. Each university decides what it accepts, so read the entry requirements on the course page.
The points system covers far more than A-levels, so a points offer can also be met with other qualifications. See the UCAS Tariff table for every qualification, the BTEC UCAS points for each BTEC size, or IB to UCAS points if you're comparing with the IB.
Universities outside the UK don't use UCAS points. For applications abroad, our A-level to GPA converter and A-level grades as percentages give estimates. They aren't official conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many UCAS points is an A?
An A at A-level is worth 48 UCAS points. An A at AS-level is worth 20, and an A in the EPQ is worth 24.
How many UCAS points is an A*?
An A* is worth 56 points, the highest value for a single A-level. Three A*s make 168. There's no A* at AS-level.
How many UCAS points is AAA?
AAA is 48 + 48 + 48 = 144 points. A*AB adds up to the same 144, which matters only if a course asks for points rather than grades.
Do AS-levels count towards UCAS points?
Yes. An AS is worth A 20, B 16, C 12, D 10 and E 6, about 40% of the A-level points. Universities usually don't count an AS in a subject you've also completed at A-level.
What's the difference between a grades offer and a points offer?
A grades offer, such as AAB, means you need those grades. A points offer, such as 136 points, accepts any mix of grades and qualifications the course allows that adds up to the total. To test your grades against either kind, you can check them against your UCAS offer.