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Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries for 14 series, March 2022 to June 2026, for the qualification as a whole and for each paper. Each table shows the lowest mark that got each grade, copied from Cambridge International's own document, which is linked underneath.
June 2026 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
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| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| A Level linear (components 11, 21, 31, 41, 51) | 260 | 20980.4% | 18571.2% | 16161.9% | 13351.2% | 10640.8% | 7930.4% |
| A Level linear (components 11, 21, 32, 41, 51) | 260 | 20779.6% | 18370.4% | 15961.2% | 13250.8% | 10540.4% | 7930.4% |
| A Level linear (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 20177.3% | 16864.6% | 13551.9% | 11042.3% | 8633.1% | 6223.8% |
| A Level linear (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 20578.8% | 17165.8% | 13752.7% | 11243.1% | 8733.5% | 6223.8% |
| A Level linear (components 13, 23, 35, 43, 53) | 260 | 20177.3% | 17567.3% | 14957.3% | 12447.7% | 9938.1% | 7428.5% |
| A Level linear (components 14, 24, 37, 44, 54) | 260 | 21582.7% | 18470.8% | 15358.8% | 12548.1% | 9837.7% | 7127.3% |
| A Level linear (components 14, 24, 38, 44, 54) | 260 | 21984.2% | 18771.9% | 15559.6% | 12748.8% | 9938.1% | 7127.3% |
| A Level linear (components 50, 60) | 150 | 13791.3% | 12482.7% | 10872% | 8959.3% | 7046.7% | 5134% |
| A Level staged (components 41, 51, 84) | 260 | 20478.5% | 17968.8% | 15459.2% | 12748.8% | 10138.8% | 7528.8% |
| A Level staged (components 41, 51, 87) | 260 | 20378.1% | 17868.5% | 15358.8% | 12648.5% | 10038.5% | 7428.5% |
| A Level staged (components 41, 51, 94) | 260 | 20779.6% | 18169.6% | 15559.6% | 13150.4% | 10841.5% | 8532.7% |
| A Level staged (components 41, 51, 95) | 260 | 20378.1% | 18069.2% | 15760.4% | 13250.8% | 10841.5% | 8432.3% |
| A Level staged (components 41, 51, 98) | 260 | 20277.7% | 18069.2% | 15860.8% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 20378.1% | 17266.2% | 14154.2% | 11644.6% | 9135% | 6625.4% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 20679.2% | 17466.9% | 14254.6% | 11644.6% | 9135% | 6625.4% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 20578.8% | 17768.1% | 14957.3% | 12347.3% | 9837.7% | 7328.1% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 96) | 260 | 20980.4% | 17868.5% | 14756.5% | 12246.9% | 9837.7% | 7428.5% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 20478.5% | 17768.1% | 15057.7% | 12447.7% | 9837.7% | 7227.7% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 99) | 260 | 20880% | 17667.7% | 14455.4% | 12046.2% | 9636.9% | 7328.1% |
| A Level staged (components 43, 53, 86) | 260 | 20679.2% | 18270% | 15860.8% | 13150.4% | 10440% | 7729.6% |
| A Level staged (components 43, 53, 94) | 260 | 20779.6% | 18169.6% | 15559.6% | 13150.4% | 10841.5% | 8532.7% |
| A Level staged (components 43, 53, 96) | 260 | 20779.6% | 18169.6% | 15559.6% | 13150.4% | 10841.5% | 8532.7% |
| A Level staged (components 43, 53, 99) | 260 | 20679.2% | 17968.8% | 15258.5% | 12949.6% | 10640.8% | 8432.3% |
| A Level staged (components 44, 54, 62) | 260 | 20779.6% | 17768.1% | 14756.5% | 12146.5% | 9536.5% | 6926.5% |
| A Level staged (components 44, 54, 63) | 260 | 21080.8% | 17968.8% | 14856.9% | 12146.5% | 9536.5% | 6926.5% |
| A Level staged (components 44, 54, 72) | 260 | 21381.9% | 18169.6% | 14957.3% | 12447.7% | 9938.1% | 7528.8% |
| A Level staged (components 44, 54, 73) | 260 | 21281.5% | 17968.8% | 14656.2% | 12246.9% | 9837.7% | 7428.5% |
| A Level staged (components 60, 80) | 150 | 13388.7% | 12180.7% | 10771.3% | 8959.3% | 7147.3% | 5436% |
| AS Level (components 11, 21, 31) | 130 | not available | 9371.5% | 8061.5% | 6550% | 5139.2% | 3728.5% |
| AS Level (components 11, 21, 32) | 130 | not available | 9170% | 7860% | 6449.2% | 5038.5% | 3728.5% |
| AS Level (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 7960.8% | 6247.7% | 5139.2% | 4131.5% | 3123.8% |
| AS Level (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 8263.1% | 6449.2% | 5340.8% | 4232.3% | 3123.8% |
| AS Level (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6852.3% | 5643.1% | 4433.8% | 3224.6% |
| AS Level (components 14, 24, 37) | 130 | not available | 9270.8% | 7658.5% | 6348.5% | 5038.5% | 3728.5% |
| AS Level (components 14, 24, 38) | 130 | not available | 9573.1% | 7860% | 6449.2% | 5038.5% | 3728.5% |
| AS Level (component 50) | 75 | not available | 6384% | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119701/11 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2870% | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1230% |
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1845% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 139701/13 | 40 | not available | 2767.5% | 2562.5% | 2050% | 1640% | 1127.5% |
| Component 149701/14 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2870% | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1230% |
| Component 219701/21 | 60 | not available | 4473.3% | 3558.3% | 3050% | 2338.3% | 1728.3% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 3761.7% | 2745% | 2236.7% | 1830% | 1220% |
| Component 239701/23 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 1931.7% | 1321.7% |
| Component 249701/24 | 60 | not available | 4575% | 3558.3% | 3050% | 2440% | 1728.3% |
| Component 319701/31 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1537.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 329701/32 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 2050% | 1640% | 1332.5% | 1025% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% | 1025% |
| Component 349701/34 | 40 | not available | 2665% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 359701/35 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% | 1025% |
| Component 379701/37 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% | 1025% |
| Component 389701/38 | 40 | not available | 2665% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 419701/41 | 100 | not available | 7171% | 6262% | 5252% | 4242% | 3131% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 6666% | 5252% | 4242% | 3131% | 2020% |
| Component 439701/43 | 100 | not available | 7171% | 6262% | 5252% | 4242% | 3131% |
| Component 449701/44 | 100 | not available | 6969% | 5656% | 4646% | 3535% | 2424% |
| Component 509701/50 | 75 | not available | 6384% | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% |
| Component 519701/51 | 30 | not available | 2170% | 1963.3% | 1653.3% | 1343.3% | 1136.7% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2376.7% | 2170% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% |
| Component 539701/53 | 30 | not available | 2170% | 1963.3% | 1653.3% | 1343.3% | 1136.7% |
| Component 549701/54 | 30 | not available | 2376.7% | 2170% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1033.3% |
| Component 609701/60 | 75 | not available | 6181.3% | 5472% | 4458.7% | 3445.3% | 2432% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
- Staged assessment means the AS Level components were taken in an earlier series.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 June 2026 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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March 2026 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| A Level linear (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 20679.2% | 18169.6% | 15660% | 13150.4% | 10640.8% | 8131.2% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 75) | 260 | 20378.1% | 17968.8% | 15559.6% | 13050% | 10640.8% | 8231.5% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 84) | 260 | 20378.1% | 17567.3% | 14756.5% | 12146.5% | 9536.5% | 6926.5% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 20076.9% | 17165.8% | 14254.6% | 11845.4% | 9436.2% | 7127.3% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 87) | 260 | 20277.7% | 17466.9% | 14656.2% | 12046.2% | 9436.2% | 6826.2% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 20378.1% | 17366.5% | 14355% | 11945.8% | 9536.5% | 7127.3% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 20277.7% | 17667.7% | 15057.7% | 12648.5% | 10239.2% | 7830% |
| A Level staged (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 20177.3% | 17667.7% | 15158.1% | 12648.5% | 10138.8% | 7729.6% |
| AS Level (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 9371.5% | 8263.1% | 6953.1% | 5743.8% | 4534.6% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2972.5% | 2767.5% | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3761.7% | 3253.3% | 2745% | 2135% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2870% | 2460% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 6464% | 5353% | 4444% | 3434% | 2424% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2480% | 2170% | 1860% | 1550% | 1240% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
- Staged assessment means the AS Level components were taken in an earlier series.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 March 2026 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
November 2025 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AC (components 14, 24, 37, 44, 54) | 260 | 20779.6% | 17968.8% | 15158.1% | 12748.8% | 10339.6% | 8030.8% |
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41, 51) | 260 | 21080.8% | 18370.4% | 15660% | 13150.4% | 10640.8% | 8231.5% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 19976.5% | 17466.9% | 14957.3% | 12447.7% | 9938.1% | 7428.5% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 35, 43, 53) | 260 | 21080.8% | 18370.4% | 15660% | 13150.4% | 10640.8% | 8231.5% |
| Option BC1 (components 44, 54, 62) | 260 | 20177.3% | 17567.3% | 14957.3% | 12447.7% | 9938.1% | 7428.5% |
| Option BC2 (components 44, 54, 63) | 260 | 20478.5% | 17768.1% | 15057.7% | 12447.7% | 9938.1% | 7428.5% |
| Option BS1 (components 41, 51, 86) | 260 | 20980.4% | 18470.8% | 15961.2% | 13050% | 10239.2% | 7428.5% |
| Option BT1 (components 42, 52, 84) | 260 | 20076.9% | 17366.5% | 14656.2% | 11945.8% | 9235.4% | 6525% |
| Option BT2 (components 42, 52, 87) | 260 | 19976.5% | 17266.2% | 14555.8% | 11845.4% | 9135% | 6424.6% |
| Option BU1 (components 43, 53, 85) | 260 | 20478.5% | 17768.1% | 15057.7% | 12447.7% | 9938.1% | 7428.5% |
| Option BU2 (components 43, 53, 88) | 260 | 20779.6% | 17968.8% | 15158.1% | 12548.1% | 9938.1% | 7428.5% |
| Option BX1 (components 41, 51, 84) | 260 | 20779.6% | 18169.6% | 15559.6% | 12748.8% | 9938.1% | 7227.7% |
| Option BX2 (components 41, 51, 87) | 260 | 20679.2% | 18069.2% | 15459.2% | 12648.5% | 9837.7% | 7127.3% |
| Option BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 19775.8% | 16965% | 14154.2% | 11644.6% | 9135% | 6725.8% |
| Option BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 20076.9% | 17165.8% | 14254.6% | 11745% | 9235.4% | 6725.8% |
| Option BZ1 (components 43, 53, 86) | 260 | 20980.4% | 18470.8% | 15961.2% | 13050% | 10239.2% | 7428.5% |
| Option CN1 (components 44, 54, 96) | 260 | 20277.7% | 17667.7% | 15057.7% | 12648.5% | 10339.6% | 8030.8% |
| Option CN2 (components 44, 54, 99) | 260 | 20578.8% | 17868.5% | 15158.1% | 12748.8% | 10339.6% | 8030.8% |
| Option CX1 (components 41, 51, 94) | 260 | 20779.6% | 18069.2% | 15358.8% | 12849.2% | 10440% | 8030.8% |
| Option CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 19374.2% | 16864.6% | 14355% | 11845.4% | 9335.8% | 6926.5% |
| Option CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 19675.4% | 17165.8% | 14656.2% | 12146.5% | 9636.9% | 7227.7% |
| Option CZ1 (components 43, 53, 96) | 260 | 20779.6% | 18069.2% | 15358.8% | 12849.2% | 10440% | 8030.8% |
| Option CZ2 (components 43, 53, 99) | 260 | 21080.8% | 18270% | 15459.2% | 12949.6% | 10440% | 8030.8% |
| Option EV (components 42, 52, 75) | 260 | 20076.9% | 17768.1% | 15459.2% | 12849.2% | 10339.6% | 7830% |
| Option HC (components 14, 24, 38, 44, 54) | 260 | 20679.2% | 17768.1% | 14856.9% | 12548.1% | 10239.2% | 7930.4% |
| Option HY (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 19876.2% | 17466.9% | 15057.7% | 12447.7% | 9837.7% | 7328.1% |
| Option HZ (components 13, 23, 36, 43, 53) | 260 | 20980.4% | 18169.6% | 15358.8% | 12949.6% | 10540.4% | 8131.2% |
| AS Level option S1 (components 11, 21, 31) | 130 | not available | 8968.5% | 7456.9% | 6348.5% | 5340.8% | 4333.1% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 8867.7% | 7658.5% | 6449.2% | 5340.8% | 4232.3% |
| AS Level option S4 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 8867.7% | 7759.2% | 6550% | 5340.8% | 4131.5% |
| AS Level option S5 (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 8968.5% | 7456.9% | 6348.5% | 5340.8% | 4333.1% |
| AS Level option S6 (components 13, 23, 36) | 130 | not available | 8766.9% | 7154.6% | 6146.9% | 5139.2% | 4232.3% |
| AS Level option S7 (components 14, 24, 37) | 130 | not available | 8968.5% | 7255.4% | 6146.9% | 5139.2% | 4131.5% |
| AS Level option S8 (components 14, 24, 38) | 130 | not available | 8766.9% | 6953.1% | 5945.4% | 4937.7% | 4030.8% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119701/11 | 40 | not available | 2767.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1332.5% |
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1230% |
| Component 139701/13 | 40 | not available | 2767.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1332.5% |
| Component 149701/14 | 40 | not available | 2870% | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1332.5% |
| Component 219701/21 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3253.3% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% | 1931.7% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3761.7% | 3253.3% | 2643.3% | 2033.3% |
| Component 239701/23 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3253.3% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% | 1931.7% |
| Component 249701/24 | 60 | not available | 4066.7% | 3050% | 2643.3% | 2135% | 1728.3% |
| Component 319701/31 | 40 | not available | 2870% | 2665% | 2255% | 1845% | 1537.5% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2665% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1332.5% |
| Component 349701/34 | 40 | not available | 2665% | 2460% | 2050% | 1640% | 1230% |
| Component 359701/35 | 40 | not available | 2870% | 2665% | 2255% | 1845% | 1537.5% |
| Component 369701/36 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1332.5% |
| Component 379701/37 | 40 | not available | 2870% | 2665% | 2255% | 1845% | 1537.5% |
| Component 389701/38 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1332.5% |
| Component 419701/41 | 100 | not available | 7070% | 6161% | 5050% | 3939% | 2626% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 6363% | 5353% | 4343% | 3232% | 2121% |
| Component 439701/43 | 100 | not available | 7070% | 6161% | 5050% | 3939% | 2626% |
| Component 449701/44 | 100 | not available | 6666% | 5858% | 4949% | 3939% | 2828% |
| Component 519701/51 | 30 | not available | 2480% | 2170% | 1860% | 1550% | 1343.3% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2376.7% | 2066.7% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% |
| Component 539701/53 | 30 | not available | 2480% | 2170% | 1860% | 1550% | 1343.3% |
| Component 549701/54 | 30 | not available | 2480% | 2170% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 November 2025 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2025 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AC (components 14, 24, 37, 44, 54) | 260 | 20679.2% | 17768.1% | 14856.9% | 12246.9% | 9636.9% | 7127.3% |
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41, 51) | 260 | 20277.7% | 17667.7% | 15057.7% | 12246.9% | 9536.5% | 6826.2% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 20679.2% | 17466.9% | 14254.6% | 11745% | 9235.4% | 6826.2% |
| Option AW (components 12, 22, 33, 41, 52) | 260 | 20277.7% | 17567.3% | 14856.9% | 12246.9% | 9636.9% | 7127.3% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 35, 43, 53) | 260 | 20478.5% | 17968.8% | 15459.2% | 12648.5% | 9837.7% | 7026.9% |
| Option BN1 (components 44, 54, 85) | 260 | 20880% | 17667.7% | 14455.4% | 11845.4% | 9235.4% | 6625.4% |
| Option BN2 (components 44, 54, 88) | 260 | 20578.8% | 17466.9% | 14355% | 11745% | 9135% | 6525% |
| Option BX1 (components 41, 51, 84) | 260 | 19575% | 17266.2% | 14957.3% | 12146.5% | 9436.2% | 6725.8% |
| Option BX2 (components 41, 51, 87) | 260 | 19775.8% | 17366.5% | 14957.3% | 12146.5% | 9436.2% | 6725.8% |
| Option BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 21080.8% | 17567.3% | 14053.8% | 11443.8% | 8833.8% | 6324.2% |
| Option BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 20779.6% | 17366.5% | 13953.5% | 11343.5% | 8733.5% | 6223.8% |
| Option BW1 (components 41, 52, 85) | 260 | 20679.2% | 17667.7% | 14656.2% | 11945.8% | 9235.4% | 6625.4% |
| Option BW2 (components 41, 52, 88) | 260 | 20378.1% | 17466.9% | 14555.8% | 11845.4% | 9135% | 6525% |
| Option BZ1 (components 43, 53, 86) | 260 | 20478.5% | 17567.3% | 14656.2% | 11945.8% | 9335.8% | 6725.8% |
| Option CN1 (components 44, 54, 96) | 260 | 20779.6% | 17868.5% | 14957.3% | 12548.1% | 10138.8% | 7729.6% |
| Option CN2 (components 44, 54, 99) | 260 | 21080.8% | 18069.2% | 15057.7% | 12548.1% | 10138.8% | 7729.6% |
| Option CP1 (components 43, 53, 94) | 260 | 20277.7% | 17567.3% | 14856.9% | 12447.7% | 10038.5% | 7629.2% |
| Option CQ1 (components 41, 51, 95) | 260 | 19575% | 17165.8% | 14756.5% | 12246.9% | 9737.3% | 7227.7% |
| Option CQ2 (components 41, 51, 98) | 260 | 19876.2% | 17466.9% | 15057.7% | 12548.1% | 10038.5% | 7528.8% |
| Option CR1 (components 42, 52, 96) | 260 | 20980.4% | 17768.1% | 14555.8% | 12146.5% | 9737.3% | 7428.5% |
| Option CR2 (components 42, 52, 99) | 260 | 21281.5% | 17968.8% | 14656.2% | 12246.9% | 9837.7% | 7428.5% |
| Option CW1 (components 41, 52, 96) | 260 | 20578.8% | 17868.5% | 15158.1% | 12648.5% | 10138.8% | 7729.6% |
| Option CW2 (components 41, 52, 99) | 260 | 20880% | 18069.2% | 15258.5% | 12748.8% | 10239.2% | 7729.6% |
| Option CX1 (components 41, 51, 94) | 260 | 20277.7% | 17567.3% | 14856.9% | 12447.7% | 10038.5% | 7629.2% |
| Option CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 20277.7% | 17366.5% | 14455.4% | 11945.8% | 9436.2% | 7026.9% |
| Option CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 20578.8% | 17667.7% | 14756.5% | 12246.9% | 9737.3% | 7328.1% |
| Option HC (components 14, 24, 38, 44, 54) | 260 | 20980.4% | 17968.8% | 14957.3% | 12347.3% | 9737.3% | 7127.3% |
| Option HX (components 11, 21, 32, 41, 51) | 260 | 20177.3% | 17567.3% | 14957.3% | 12146.5% | 9436.2% | 6725.8% |
| Option HY (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 20980.4% | 17667.7% | 14355% | 11845.4% | 9335.8% | 6826.2% |
| Option HW (components 12, 22, 34, 41, 52) | 260 | 20578.8% | 17768.1% | 14957.3% | 12347.3% | 9737.3% | 7127.3% |
| AS Level option P1 (component 50) | 75 | not available | 5573.3% | 4560% | 3952% | 3344% | 2837.3% |
| AS Level option S1 (components 11, 21, 31) | 130 | not available | 8766.9% | 7356.2% | 5945.4% | 4635.4% | 3325.4% |
| AS Level option S2 (components 11, 21, 32) | 130 | not available | 8666.2% | 7255.4% | 5844.6% | 4534.6% | 3224.6% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6852.3% | 5743.8% | 4635.4% | 3526.9% |
| AS Level option S4 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 8565.4% | 6953.1% | 5743.8% | 4635.4% | 3526.9% |
| AS Level option S5 (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 9069.2% | 7759.2% | 6348.5% | 4937.7% | 3526.9% |
| AS Level option S7 (components 14, 24, 37) | 130 | not available | 8565.4% | 7053.8% | 5844.6% | 4635.4% | 3526.9% |
| AS Level option S8 (components 14, 24, 38) | 130 | not available | 8766.9% | 7154.6% | 5945.4% | 4736.2% | 3526.9% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119701/11 | 40 | not available | 2665% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1537.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2767.5% | 2460% | 2050% | 1640% | 1230% |
| Component 139701/13 | 40 | not available | 2972.5% | 2767.5% | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 149701/14 | 40 | not available | 2767.5% | 2562.5% | 2050% | 1640% | 1230% |
| Component 219701/21 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3253.3% | 2541.7% | 1931.7% | 1321.7% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3050% | 2440% | 1931.7% | 1423.3% |
| Component 239701/23 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3253.3% | 2643.3% | 2033.3% | 1321.7% |
| Component 249701/24 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3151.7% | 2643.3% | 2033.3% | 1423.3% |
| Component 319701/31 | 40 | not available | 2665% | 2460% | 2050% | 1640% | 1230% |
| Component 329701/32 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2357.5% | 1845% | 1435% | 1025% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1845% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 349701/34 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 359701/35 | 40 | not available | 2665% | 2460% | 2050% | 1640% | 1230% |
| Component 379701/37 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1845% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 389701/38 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 419701/41 | 100 | not available | 7070% | 6060% | 4949% | 3737% | 2525% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 6969% | 5454% | 4444% | 3333% | 2222% |
| Component 439701/43 | 100 | not available | 7070% | 6060% | 4949% | 3737% | 2525% |
| Component 449701/44 | 100 | not available | 7070% | 5858% | 4747% | 3636% | 2525% |
| Component 509701/50 | 75 | not available | 5573.3% | 4560% | 3952% | 3344% | 2837.3% |
| Component 519701/51 | 30 | not available | 1963.3% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1240% | 1033.3% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2273.3% | 2066.7% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% |
| Component 539701/53 | 30 | not available | 1963.3% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1240% | 1033.3% |
| Component 549701/54 | 30 | not available | 2273.3% | 2066.7% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 June 2025 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
March 2025 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 19775.8% | 17567.3% | 15358.8% | 12849.2% | 10440% | 8030.8% |
| Option BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 19876.2% | 16864.6% | 13853.1% | 11343.5% | 8833.8% | 6424.6% |
| Option BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 19575% | 16663.8% | 13752.7% | 11243.1% | 8733.5% | 6324.2% |
| Option CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16663.8% | 14254.6% | 11845.4% | 9436.2% | 7127.3% |
| Option CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 19374.2% | 16965% | 14555.8% | 12146.5% | 9737.3% | 7428.5% |
| Option EV (components 42, 52, 75) | 260 | 20076.9% | 17667.7% | 15258.5% | 12748.8% | 10239.2% | 7830% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 9170% | 8162.3% | 6953.1% | 5743.8% | 4635.4% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2972.5% | 2767.5% | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3761.7% | 3355% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1332.5% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5454% | 4545% | 3535% | 2424% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2376.7% | 1860% | 1550% | 1240% | 1033.3% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 March 2025 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
November 2024 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41, 51) | 260 | 20679.2% | 17968.8% | 15258.5% | 12648.5% | 10138.8% | 7629.2% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 19775.8% | 17366.5% | 14957.3% | 12246.9% | 9636.9% | 7026.9% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 35, 43, 53) | 260 | 20679.2% | 17968.8% | 15258.5% | 12648.5% | 10138.8% | 7629.2% |
| Option BT1 (components 42, 52, 84) | 260 | 19775.8% | 17466.9% | 15158.1% | 12246.9% | 9335.8% | 6525% |
| Option BT2 (components 42, 52, 87) | 260 | 19976.5% | 17567.3% | 15158.1% | 12246.9% | 9335.8% | 6525% |
| Option BU1 (components 43, 53, 85) | 260 | 20779.6% | 17768.1% | 14756.5% | 11945.8% | 9235.4% | 6525% |
| Option BU2 (components 43, 53, 88) | 260 | 20478.5% | 17567.3% | 14656.2% | 11845.4% | 9135% | 6424.6% |
| Option BX1 (components 41, 51, 84) | 260 | 19976.5% | 17667.7% | 15358.8% | 12447.7% | 9536.5% | 6725.8% |
| Option BX2 (components 41, 51, 87) | 260 | 20177.3% | 17768.1% | 15358.8% | 12447.7% | 9536.5% | 6725.8% |
| Option BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 20578.8% | 17567.3% | 14555.8% | 11745% | 9034.6% | 6324.2% |
| Option BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 20277.7% | 17366.5% | 14455.4% | 11644.6% | 8934.2% | 6223.8% |
| Option BZ1 (components 43, 53, 86) | 260 | 20880% | 17968.8% | 15057.7% | 12246.9% | 9436.2% | 6725.8% |
| Option CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 20478.5% | 17667.7% | 14856.9% | 12146.5% | 9436.2% | 6725.8% |
| Option CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 20177.3% | 17466.9% | 14756.5% | 11945.8% | 9235.4% | 6525% |
| Option CZ1 (components 43, 53, 96) | 260 | 20478.5% | 17667.7% | 14856.9% | 12347.3% | 9837.7% | 7328.1% |
| Option CZ2 (components 43, 53, 99) | 260 | 20378.1% | 17567.3% | 14756.5% | 12246.9% | 9737.3% | 7328.1% |
| Option EV (components 42, 52, 75) | 260 | 20779.6% | 18370.4% | 15961.2% | 13150.4% | 10440% | 7729.6% |
| Option HY (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 20076.9% | 17667.7% | 15258.5% | 12548.1% | 9938.1% | 7328.1% |
| Option HZ (components 13, 23, 36, 43, 53) | 260 | 20980.4% | 18169.6% | 15358.8% | 12748.8% | 10138.8% | 7629.2% |
| AS Level option S1 (components 11, 21, 31) | 130 | not available | 8666.2% | 7154.6% | 6146.9% | 5139.2% | 4131.5% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 8263.1% | 7053.8% | 5945.4% | 4836.9% | 3728.5% |
| AS Level option S4 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 8565.4% | 7356.2% | 6247.7% | 5139.2% | 4030.8% |
| AS Level option S5 (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 8666.2% | 7154.6% | 6146.9% | 5139.2% | 4131.5% |
| AS Level option S6 (components 13, 23, 36) | 130 | not available | 8867.7% | 7255.4% | 6146.9% | 5139.2% | 4131.5% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119701/11 | 40 | not available | 2767.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1230% |
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2152.5% | 1845% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 139701/13 | 40 | not available | 2767.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1230% |
| Component 219701/21 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3253.3% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% | 1830% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 4066.7% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% | 1830% |
| Component 239701/23 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3253.3% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% | 1830% |
| Component 319701/31 | 40 | not available | 2460% | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1640% | 1332.5% | 1025% |
| Component 349701/34 | 40 | not available | 2665% | 2460% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% |
| Component 359701/35 | 40 | not available | 2460% | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% |
| Component 369701/36 | 40 | not available | 2665% | 2460% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% |
| Component 419701/41 | 100 | not available | 7070% | 6161% | 4949% | 3737% | 2424% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 6767% | 5858% | 4747% | 3535% | 2222% |
| Component 439701/43 | 100 | not available | 7070% | 6161% | 4949% | 3737% | 2424% |
| Component 519701/51 | 30 | not available | 2376.7% | 2066.7% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2480% | 2170% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% |
| Component 539701/53 | 30 | not available | 2376.7% | 2066.7% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 November 2024 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2024 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41, 51) | 260 | 19173.5% | 16663.8% | 14154.2% | 11443.8% | 8733.5% | 6123.5% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 20076.9% | 16764.2% | 13451.5% | 10941.9% | 8432.3% | 5922.7% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 35, 43, 53) | 260 | 20076.9% | 16965% | 13853.1% | 11243.1% | 8633.1% | 6123.5% |
| Option BX1 (components 41, 51, 84) | 260 | 19273.8% | 16563.5% | 13853.1% | 11343.5% | 8833.8% | 6324.2% |
| Option BX2 (components 41, 51, 87) | 260 | 19273.8% | 16563.5% | 13853.1% | 11243.1% | 8733.5% | 6223.8% |
| Option BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 19876.2% | 16362.7% | 12849.2% | 10440% | 8030.8% | 5721.9% |
| Option BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 19876.2% | 16362.7% | 12849.2% | 10440% | 8030.8% | 5721.9% |
| Option BZ1 (components 43, 53, 86) | 260 | 19173.5% | 16362.7% | 13551.9% | 11042.3% | 8633.1% | 6223.8% |
| Option CP1 (components 43, 53, 94) | 260 | 19675.4% | 16663.8% | 13652.3% | 11343.5% | 9034.6% | 6725.8% |
| Option CQ1 (components 41, 51, 95) | 260 | 19876.2% | 16864.6% | 13853.1% | 11343.5% | 8833.8% | 6324.2% |
| Option CQ2 (components 41, 51, 98) | 260 | 19575% | 16663.8% | 13752.7% | 11142.7% | 8633.1% | 6123.5% |
| Option CR1 (components 42, 52, 96) | 260 | 19775.8% | 16663.8% | 13551.9% | 11243.1% | 8934.2% | 6725.8% |
| Option CR2 (components 42, 52, 99) | 260 | 19675.4% | 16563.5% | 13451.5% | 11142.7% | 8934.2% | 6725.8% |
| Option CX1 (components 41, 51, 94) | 260 | 19675.4% | 16663.8% | 13652.3% | 11343.5% | 9034.6% | 6725.8% |
| Option CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 19976.5% | 16864.6% | 13752.7% | 11243.1% | 8733.5% | 6324.2% |
| Option CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 19675.4% | 16663.8% | 13652.3% | 11142.7% | 8633.1% | 6123.5% |
| Option HX (components 11, 21, 32, 41, 51) | 260 | 19374.2% | 16764.2% | 14154.2% | 11443.8% | 8733.5% | 6123.5% |
| Option HY (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 19775.8% | 16563.5% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5822.3% |
| AS Level option S1 (components 11, 21, 31) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 7255.4% | 5844.6% | 4534.6% | 3224.6% |
| AS Level option S2 (components 11, 21, 32) | 130 | not available | 8464.6% | 7255.4% | 5844.6% | 4534.6% | 3224.6% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 8464.6% | 6650.8% | 5441.5% | 4232.3% | 3023.1% |
| AS Level option S4 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 8263.1% | 6550% | 5340.8% | 4131.5% | 2922.3% |
| AS Level option S5 (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 8666.2% | 6953.1% | 5643.1% | 4433.8% | 3224.6% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119701/11 | 40 | not available | 2972.5% | 2767.5% | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2767.5% | 2460% | 2050% | 1537.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 139701/13 | 40 | not available | 2972.5% | 2767.5% | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 219701/21 | 60 | not available | 3660% | 2846.7% | 2236.7% | 1728.3% | 1118.3% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 3863.3% | 2745% | 2236.7% | 1728.3% | 1118.3% |
| Component 239701/23 | 60 | not available | 3863.3% | 2745% | 2135% | 1626.7% | 1118.3% |
| Component 319701/31 | 40 | not available | 2460% | 2255% | 1845% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 329701/32 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1537.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 349701/34 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1230% | 922.5% |
| Component 359701/35 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 419701/41 | 100 | not available | 6363% | 5252% | 4343% | 3232% | 2121% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 6363% | 5151% | 4141% | 3131% | 2020% |
| Component 439701/43 | 100 | not available | 6363% | 5252% | 4343% | 3232% | 2121% |
| Component 519701/51 | 30 | not available | 2066.7% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% | 826.7% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2066.7% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% | 930% |
| Component 539701/53 | 30 | not available | 2066.7% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% | 826.7% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 June 2024 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
March 2024 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 19575% | 17466.9% | 15358.8% | 12849.2% | 10339.6% | 7830% |
| Option BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 19173.5% | 16262.3% | 13351.2% | 10941.9% | 8532.7% | 6223.8% |
| Option BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 19173.5% | 16262.3% | 13351.2% | 10941.9% | 8532.7% | 6223.8% |
| Option CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 19273.8% | 16764.2% | 14254.6% | 11745% | 9235.4% | 6826.2% |
| Option CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 18972.7% | 16563.5% | 14154.2% | 11644.6% | 9135% | 6625.4% |
| Option EV (components 42, 52, 75) | 260 | 18370.4% | 16563.5% | 14756.5% | 12246.9% | 9737.3% | 7328.1% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 9270.8% | 8061.5% | 6852.3% | 5643.1% | 4433.8% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 4473.3% | 3761.7% | 3253.3% | 2846.7% | 2236.7% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2460% | 2152.5% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1230% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 5959% | 5353% | 4343% | 3333% | 2323% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2376.7% | 2066.7% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 March 2024 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
November 2023 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AX, route AX1 (components 11, 21, 31, 41, 51) | 260 | 19173.5% | 16764.2% | 14355% | 11945.8% | 9536.5% | 7227.7% |
| AS Level option AX, route AX2 (components 11, 21, 31) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6751.5% | 5743.8% | 4736.2% | 3829.2% |
| Option AY, route AY1 (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16663.8% | 14254.6% | 11644.6% | 9034.6% | 6525% |
| AS Level option AY, route AY2 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 8565.4% | 6953.1% | 5743.8% | 4534.6% | 3426.2% |
| Option AZ, route AZ1 (components 13, 23, 35, 43, 53) | 260 | 19173.5% | 16764.2% | 14355% | 11945.8% | 9536.5% | 7227.7% |
| AS Level option AZ, route AZ2 (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6751.5% | 5743.8% | 4736.2% | 3829.2% |
| Option BT, route BT1 (components 42, 52, 84) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16362.7% | 14254.6% | 11644.6% | 9034.6% | 6525% |
| Option BT, route BT2 (components 42, 52, 87) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16362.7% | 14254.6% | 11644.6% | 9034.6% | 6424.6% |
| Option BU, route BU1 (components 43, 53, 85) | 260 | 19273.8% | 16463.1% | 13652.3% | 11142.7% | 8633.1% | 6223.8% |
| Option BU, route BU2 (components 43, 53, 88) | 260 | 19273.8% | 16463.1% | 13652.3% | 11142.7% | 8633.1% | 6223.8% |
| Option BX, route BX1 (components 41, 51, 84) | 260 | 18771.9% | 16663.8% | 14555.8% | 11945.8% | 9335.8% | 6826.2% |
| Option BX, route BX2 (components 41, 51, 87) | 260 | 18771.9% | 16663.8% | 14555.8% | 11945.8% | 9335.8% | 6725.8% |
| Option BY, route BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 18972.7% | 16161.9% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5922.7% |
| Option BY, route BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 18972.7% | 16161.9% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5922.7% |
| Option BZ, route BZ1 (components 43, 53, 86) | 260 | 18671.5% | 16463.1% | 14254.6% | 11745% | 9235.4% | 6725.8% |
| Option CY, route CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 17868.5% | 15660% | 13451.5% | 10941.9% | 8432.3% | 5922.7% |
| Option CY, route CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15559.6% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5822.3% |
| Option CZ, route CZ1 (components 43, 53, 96) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16161.9% | 13853.1% | 11443.8% | 9034.6% | 6725.8% |
| Option CZ, route CZ2 (components 43, 53, 99) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16161.9% | 13853.1% | 11443.8% | 9034.6% | 6625.4% |
| Option DV, route DV1 (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16663.8% | 14254.6% | 11644.6% | 9034.6% | 6525% |
| Option DV, route DV2 (components 42, 52, 75) | 260 | 18169.6% | 16463.1% | 14756.5% | 12146.5% | 9536.5% | 7026.9% |
| Option DV, route DV3 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 18972.7% | 16161.9% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5922.7% |
| Option DV, route DV4 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 18972.7% | 16161.9% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5922.7% |
| Option DV, route DV5 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 17868.5% | 15660% | 13451.5% | 10941.9% | 8432.3% | 5922.7% |
| Option DV, route DV6 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15559.6% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5822.3% |
| AS Level option DV, route DV7 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 8565.4% | 6953.1% | 5743.8% | 4534.6% | 3426.2% |
| Option DY, route DY1 (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16663.8% | 14254.6% | 11644.6% | 9034.6% | 6525% |
| Option DY, route DY2 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 18972.7% | 16161.9% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5922.7% |
| Option DY, route DY3 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 18972.7% | 16161.9% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5922.7% |
| Option DY, route DY4 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 17868.5% | 15660% | 13451.5% | 10941.9% | 8432.3% | 5922.7% |
| Option DY, route DY5 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15559.6% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5822.3% |
| AS Level option DY, route DY6 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 8565.4% | 6953.1% | 5743.8% | 4534.6% | 3426.2% |
| Option DZ, route DZ1 (components 13, 23, 35, 43, 53) | 260 | 19173.5% | 16764.2% | 14355% | 11945.8% | 9536.5% | 7227.7% |
| Option DZ, route DZ2 (components 43, 53, 86) | 260 | 18671.5% | 16463.1% | 14254.6% | 11745% | 9235.4% | 6725.8% |
| Option DZ, route DZ4 (components 43, 53, 96) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16161.9% | 13853.1% | 11443.8% | 9034.6% | 6725.8% |
| Option DZ, route DZ5 (components 43, 53, 99) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16161.9% | 13853.1% | 11443.8% | 9034.6% | 6625.4% |
| AS Level option DZ, route DZ6 (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6751.5% | 5743.8% | 4736.2% | 3829.2% |
| Option EV (components 42, 52, 75) | 260 | 18169.6% | 16463.1% | 14756.5% | 12146.5% | 9536.5% | 7026.9% |
| Option GT, route GT1 (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16663.8% | 14254.6% | 11644.6% | 9034.6% | 6525% |
| Option GT, route GT2 (components 42, 52, 84) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16362.7% | 14254.6% | 11644.6% | 9034.6% | 6525% |
| Option GT, route GT3 (components 42, 52, 87) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16362.7% | 14254.6% | 11644.6% | 9034.6% | 6424.6% |
| Option GT, route GT4 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 17868.5% | 15660% | 13451.5% | 10941.9% | 8432.3% | 5922.7% |
| Option GT, route GT5 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15559.6% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5822.3% |
| AS Level option GT, route GT6 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 8565.4% | 6953.1% | 5743.8% | 4534.6% | 3426.2% |
| Option GU, route GU1 (components 13, 23, 35, 43, 53) | 260 | 19173.5% | 16764.2% | 14355% | 11945.8% | 9536.5% | 7227.7% |
| Option GU, route GU2 (components 43, 53, 85) | 260 | 19273.8% | 16463.1% | 13652.3% | 11142.7% | 8633.1% | 6223.8% |
| Option GU, route GU3 (components 43, 53, 88) | 260 | 19273.8% | 16463.1% | 13652.3% | 11142.7% | 8633.1% | 6223.8% |
| Option GU, route GU4 (components 43, 53, 96) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16161.9% | 13853.1% | 11443.8% | 9034.6% | 6725.8% |
| Option GU, route GU5 (components 43, 53, 99) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16161.9% | 13853.1% | 11443.8% | 9034.6% | 6625.4% |
| AS Level option GU, route GU6 (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6751.5% | 5743.8% | 4736.2% | 3829.2% |
| Option HY, route HY1 (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 18771.9% | 16463.1% | 14154.2% | 11544.2% | 8934.2% | 6324.2% |
| AS Level option HY, route HY2 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6852.3% | 5643.1% | 4433.8% | 3224.6% |
| Option HZ, route HZ1 (components 13, 23, 36, 43, 53) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16663.8% | 14254.6% | 11845.4% | 9536.5% | 7227.7% |
| AS Level option HZ, route HZ2 (components 13, 23, 36) | 130 | not available | 8263.1% | 6650.8% | 5643.1% | 4736.2% | 3829.2% |
| Option IV, route IV1 (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 18771.9% | 16463.1% | 14154.2% | 11544.2% | 8934.2% | 6324.2% |
| Option IV, route IV2 (components 42, 52, 75) | 260 | 18169.6% | 16463.1% | 14756.5% | 12146.5% | 9536.5% | 7026.9% |
| Option IV, route IV3 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 18972.7% | 16161.9% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5922.7% |
| Option IV, route IV4 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 18972.7% | 16161.9% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5922.7% |
| Option IV, route IV5 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 17868.5% | 15660% | 13451.5% | 10941.9% | 8432.3% | 5922.7% |
| Option IV, route IV6 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15559.6% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5822.3% |
| AS Level option IV, route IV7 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6852.3% | 5643.1% | 4433.8% | 3224.6% |
| Option IY, route IY1 (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 18771.9% | 16463.1% | 14154.2% | 11544.2% | 8934.2% | 6324.2% |
| Option IY, route IY2 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 18972.7% | 16161.9% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5922.7% |
| Option IY, route IY3 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 18972.7% | 16161.9% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5922.7% |
| Option IY, route IY4 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 17868.5% | 15660% | 13451.5% | 10941.9% | 8432.3% | 5922.7% |
| Option IY, route IY5 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15559.6% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5822.3% |
| AS Level option IY, route IY6 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6852.3% | 5643.1% | 4433.8% | 3224.6% |
| Option IZ, route IZ1 (components 13, 23, 36, 43, 53) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16663.8% | 14254.6% | 11845.4% | 9536.5% | 7227.7% |
| Option IZ, route IZ2 (components 43, 53, 86) | 260 | 18671.5% | 16463.1% | 14254.6% | 11745% | 9235.4% | 6725.8% |
| Option IZ, route IZ4 (components 43, 53, 96) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16161.9% | 13853.1% | 11443.8% | 9034.6% | 6725.8% |
| Option IZ, route IZ5 (components 43, 53, 99) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16161.9% | 13853.1% | 11443.8% | 9034.6% | 6625.4% |
| AS Level option IZ, route IZ6 (components 13, 23, 36) | 130 | not available | 8263.1% | 6650.8% | 5643.1% | 4736.2% | 3829.2% |
| Option KT, route KT1 (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 18771.9% | 16463.1% | 14154.2% | 11544.2% | 8934.2% | 6324.2% |
| Option KT, route KT2 (components 42, 52, 84) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16362.7% | 14254.6% | 11644.6% | 9034.6% | 6525% |
| Option KT, route KT3 (components 42, 52, 87) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16362.7% | 14254.6% | 11644.6% | 9034.6% | 6424.6% |
| Option KT, route KT4 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 17868.5% | 15660% | 13451.5% | 10941.9% | 8432.3% | 5922.7% |
| Option KT, route KT5 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15559.6% | 13351.2% | 10841.5% | 8331.9% | 5822.3% |
| AS Level option KT, route KT6 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6852.3% | 5643.1% | 4433.8% | 3224.6% |
| Option KU, route KU1 (components 13, 23, 36, 43, 53) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16663.8% | 14254.6% | 11845.4% | 9536.5% | 7227.7% |
| Option KU, route KU2 (components 43, 53, 85) | 260 | 19273.8% | 16463.1% | 13652.3% | 11142.7% | 8633.1% | 6223.8% |
| Option KU, route KU3 (components 43, 53, 88) | 260 | 19273.8% | 16463.1% | 13652.3% | 11142.7% | 8633.1% | 6223.8% |
| Option KU, route KU4 (components 43, 53, 96) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16161.9% | 13853.1% | 11443.8% | 9034.6% | 6725.8% |
| Option KU, route KU5 (components 43, 53, 99) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16161.9% | 13853.1% | 11443.8% | 9034.6% | 6625.4% |
| AS Level option KU, route KU6 (components 13, 23, 36) | 130 | not available | 8263.1% | 6650.8% | 5643.1% | 4736.2% | 3829.2% |
| AS Level option P1 (component 50) | 75 | not available | 5573.3% | 4560% | 3952% | 3344% | 2837.3% |
| AS Level option S1 (components 11, 21, 31) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6751.5% | 5743.8% | 4736.2% | 3829.2% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 8565.4% | 6953.1% | 5743.8% | 4534.6% | 3426.2% |
| AS Level option S4 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6852.3% | 5643.1% | 4433.8% | 3224.6% |
| AS Level option S5 (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 6751.5% | 5743.8% | 4736.2% | 3829.2% |
| AS Level option S6 (components 13, 23, 36) | 130 | not available | 8263.1% | 6650.8% | 5643.1% | 4736.2% | 3829.2% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119701/11 | 40 | not available | 2870% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1537.5% | 1230% |
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2665% | 2152.5% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 139701/13 | 40 | not available | 2870% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1537.5% | 1230% |
| Component 219701/21 | 60 | not available | 3660% | 2745% | 2440% | 2135% | 1728.3% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 1931.7% | 1321.7% |
| Component 239701/23 | 60 | not available | 3660% | 2745% | 2440% | 2135% | 1728.3% |
| Component 319701/31 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1230% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2767.5% | 2460% | 2050% | 1640% | 1332.5% |
| Component 349701/34 | 40 | not available | 2460% | 2255% | 1845% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 359701/35 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1230% |
| Component 369701/36 | 40 | not available | 2460% | 2152.5% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1230% |
| Component 419701/41 | 100 | not available | 6363% | 5757% | 4646% | 3535% | 2424% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 6060% | 5454% | 4343% | 3232% | 2121% |
| Component 439701/43 | 100 | not available | 6363% | 5757% | 4646% | 3535% | 2424% |
| Component 509701/50 | 75 | not available | 5573.3% | 4560% | 3952% | 3344% | 2837.3% |
| Component 519701/51 | 30 | not available | 2170% | 1963.3% | 1653.3% | 1343.3% | 1033.3% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2170% | 1963.3% | 1653.3% | 1343.3% | 1033.3% |
| Component 539701/53 | 30 | not available | 2170% | 1963.3% | 1653.3% | 1343.3% | 1033.3% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 November 2023 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2023 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41, 51) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16061.5% | 13652.3% | 11243.1% | 8833.8% | 6424.6% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 19775.8% | 16161.9% | 12548.1% | 10239.2% | 7930.4% | 5621.5% |
| Option BX1 (components 41, 51, 84) | 260 | 17567.3% | 15057.7% | 12548.1% | 10138.8% | 7729.6% | 5320.4% |
| Option BX2 (components 41, 51, 87) | 260 | 17567.3% | 15057.7% | 12548.1% | 10138.8% | 7729.6% | 5320.4% |
| Option BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 18571.2% | 15358.8% | 12146.5% | 9737.3% | 7428.5% | 5119.6% |
| Option BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 18771.9% | 15459.2% | 12146.5% | 9737.3% | 7428.5% | 5119.6% |
| Option BZ1 (components 43, 53, 86) | 260 | 17466.9% | 14957.3% | 12447.7% | 10038.5% | 7629.2% | 5320.4% |
| Option CP1 (components 43, 53, 94) | 260 | 18169.6% | 15559.6% | 12949.6% | 10741.2% | 8532.7% | 6324.2% |
| Option CQ1 (components 41, 51, 95) | 260 | 17868.5% | 15358.8% | 12849.2% | 10440% | 8131.2% | 5822.3% |
| Option CQ2 (components 41, 51, 98) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15258.5% | 12748.8% | 10339.6% | 8030.8% | 5721.9% |
| Option CR1 (components 42, 52, 96) | 260 | 18972.7% | 15860.8% | 12748.8% | 10540.4% | 8331.9% | 6123.5% |
| Option CR2 (components 42, 52, 99) | 260 | 18972.7% | 15860.8% | 12748.8% | 10440% | 8231.5% | 6023.1% |
| Option CX1 (components 41, 51, 94) | 260 | 18169.6% | 15559.6% | 12949.6% | 10741.2% | 8532.7% | 6324.2% |
| Option CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 18671.5% | 15660% | 12648.5% | 10239.2% | 7930.4% | 5621.5% |
| Option CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 18571.2% | 15559.6% | 12548.1% | 10138.8% | 7830% | 5521.2% |
| Option HX (components 11, 21, 32, 41, 51) | 260 | 18470.8% | 16061.5% | 13652.3% | 11142.7% | 8733.5% | 6324.2% |
| Option HY (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 19775.8% | 16161.9% | 12548.1% | 10239.2% | 7930.4% | 5621.5% |
| AS Level option P1 (component 50) | 75 | not available | 5573.3% | 4560% | 3952% | 3344% | 2837.3% |
| Option P2 (components 50, 60) | 150 | 12986% | 11073.3% | 9160.7% | 7952.7% | 6845.3% | 5738% |
| Option P3 (components 60, 80) | 150 | 13187.3% | 11576.7% | 9966% | 8556.7% | 7248% | 5939.3% |
| AS Level option S1 (components 11, 21, 31) | 130 | not available | 8263.1% | 6953.1% | 5743.8% | 4534.6% | 3426.2% |
| AS Level option S2 (components 11, 21, 32) | 130 | not available | 8263.1% | 6953.1% | 5743.8% | 4534.6% | 3325.4% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 8061.5% | 6046.2% | 4937.7% | 3829.2% | 2821.5% |
| AS Level option S4 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 8061.5% | 6046.2% | 4937.7% | 3829.2% | 2821.5% |
| AS Level option S5 (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 8061.5% | 6650.8% | 5542.3% | 4433.8% | 3325.4% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119701/11 | 40 | not available | 2870% | 2665% | 2152.5% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1537.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 139701/13 | 40 | not available | 2870% | 2665% | 2255% | 1845% | 1332.5% |
| Component 219701/21 | 60 | not available | 3558.3% | 2643.3% | 2236.7% | 1728.3% | 1220% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 3660% | 2440% | 1931.7% | 1423.3% | 915% |
| Component 239701/23 | 60 | not available | 3558.3% | 2643.3% | 2236.7% | 1728.3% | 1220% |
| Component 319701/31 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1230% |
| Component 329701/32 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2357.5% | 1845% | 1435% | 1025% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% | 1025% |
| Component 349701/34 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% | 1025% |
| Component 359701/35 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1230% | 1025% |
| Component 419701/41 | 100 | not available | 5959% | 5151% | 4242% | 3232% | 2222% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 6060% | 4747% | 3838% | 2828% | 1818% |
| Component 439701/43 | 100 | not available | 5959% | 5151% | 4242% | 3232% | 2222% |
| Component 509701/50 | 75 | not available | 5573.3% | 4560% | 3952% | 3344% | 2837.3% |
| Component 519701/51 | 30 | not available | 1963.3% | 1653.3% | 1343.3% | 1136.7% | 826.7% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2170% | 1860% | 1550% | 1343.3% | 1033.3% |
| Component 539701/53 | 30 | not available | 1963.3% | 1653.3% | 1343.3% | 1136.7% | 826.7% |
| Component 609701/60 | 75 | not available | 5573.3% | 4661.3% | 4053.3% | 3546.7% | 2938.7% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 June 2023 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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March 2023 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 18270% | 16161.9% | 14053.8% | 11644.6% | 9235.4% | 6926.5% |
| Option BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 17868.5% | 15057.7% | 12246.9% | 9938.1% | 7629.2% | 5320.4% |
| Option BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 18069.2% | 15158.1% | 12246.9% | 9938.1% | 7629.2% | 5320.4% |
| Option CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 17968.8% | 15358.8% | 12748.8% | 10440% | 8131.2% | 5822.3% |
| Option CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 17868.5% | 15258.5% | 12648.5% | 10339.6% | 8030.8% | 5721.9% |
| Option EV (components 42, 52, 75) | 260 | 17968.8% | 15660% | 13351.2% | 10941.9% | 8633.1% | 6324.2% |
| A2-only option EVM (components 42, 52) | 130 | 9069.2% | 7557.7% | 6046.2% | 4534.6% | 3023.1% | 1612.3% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 8363.8% | 7456.9% | 6247.7% | 5038.5% | 3930% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2870% | 2562.5% | 2050% | 1640% | 1230% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 3863.3% | 3355% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% | 1830% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2152.5% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1230% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 5555% | 4646% | 3838% | 2929% | 2020% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2376.7% | 2066.7% | 1653.3% | 1343.3% | 1033.3% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 March 2023 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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November 2022 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41, 51) | 260 | 17968.8% | 15660% | 13351.2% | 10941.9% | 8532.7% | 6223.8% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15358.8% | 12949.6% | 10440% | 8030.8% | 5621.5% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 35, 43, 53) | 260 | 17968.8% | 15660% | 13351.2% | 10941.9% | 8532.7% | 6223.8% |
| Option BS1 (components 41, 51, 86) | 260 | 17266.2% | 15057.7% | 12849.2% | 10239.2% | 7729.6% | 5220% |
| Option BT1 (components 42, 52, 84) | 260 | 17466.9% | 15057.7% | 12648.5% | 10138.8% | 7629.2% | 5119.6% |
| Option BT2 (components 42, 52, 87) | 260 | 17466.9% | 15057.7% | 12648.5% | 10138.8% | 7629.2% | 5119.6% |
| A2-only option BTJ (components 42, 52) | 130 | 8867.7% | 7557.7% | 6247.7% | 4534.6% | 2922.3% | 1310% |
| Option BU1 (components 43, 53, 85) | 260 | 17567.3% | 15158.1% | 12748.8% | 10239.2% | 7729.6% | 5220% |
| Option BU2 (components 43, 53, 88) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15258.5% | 12748.8% | 10239.2% | 7729.6% | 5220% |
| Option BX1 (components 41, 51, 84) | 260 | 17366.5% | 15158.1% | 12949.6% | 10339.6% | 7729.6% | 5220% |
| Option BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 17667.7% | 15057.7% | 12447.7% | 9938.1% | 7528.8% | 5119.6% |
| Option BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 17868.5% | 15158.1% | 12447.7% | 9938.1% | 7528.8% | 5119.6% |
| Option BZ1 (components 43, 53, 86) | 260 | 17266.2% | 15057.7% | 12849.2% | 10239.2% | 7729.6% | 5220% |
| Option CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 17266.2% | 15057.7% | 12849.2% | 10339.6% | 7830% | 5420.8% |
| Option CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 17165.8% | 14957.3% | 12748.8% | 10239.2% | 7830% | 5420.8% |
| A2-only option CYN (components 42, 52) | 130 | 8867.7% | 7557.7% | 6247.7% | 4534.6% | 2922.3% | 1310% |
| Option CZ1 (components 43, 53, 96) | 260 | 16864.6% | 14856.9% | 12849.2% | 10440% | 8030.8% | 5721.9% |
| Option CZ2 (components 43, 53, 99) | 260 | 16764.2% | 14756.5% | 12748.8% | 10339.6% | 7930.4% | 5621.5% |
| A2-only option CZN (components 43, 53) | 130 | 8766.9% | 7658.5% | 6550% | 4836.9% | 3123.8% | 1410.8% |
| Option EV (components 42, 52, 75) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15660% | 13551.9% | 11042.3% | 8532.7% | 6123.5% |
| Option HY (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 17667.7% | 15258.5% | 12849.2% | 10339.6% | 7930.4% | 5521.2% |
| Option HZ (components 13, 23, 36, 43, 53) | 260 | 17968.8% | 15660% | 13351.2% | 10941.9% | 8532.7% | 6123.5% |
| AS Level option P1 (component 50) | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4458.7% | 3445.3% | 2432% | 1520% |
| AS Level option S1 (components 11, 21, 31) | 130 | not available | 7759.2% | 6247.7% | 5240% | 4232.3% | 3325.4% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 7557.7% | 6146.9% | 5038.5% | 3930% | 2821.5% |
| AS Level option S4 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 7456.9% | 6046.2% | 4937.7% | 3829.2% | 2720.8% |
| AS Level option S5 (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 7759.2% | 6247.7% | 5240% | 4232.3% | 3325.4% |
| AS Level option S6 (components 13, 23, 36) | 130 | not available | 7759.2% | 6247.7% | 5240% | 4232.3% | 3224.6% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119701/11 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2460% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1332.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 139701/13 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 219701/21 | 60 | not available | 3558.3% | 2745% | 2338.3% | 1830% | 1321.7% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 3253.3% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% | 1525% | 915% |
| Component 239701/23 | 60 | not available | 3558.3% | 2745% | 2338.3% | 1830% | 1321.7% |
| Component 319701/31 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1537.5% | 1230% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1537.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 349701/34 | 40 | not available | 2460% | 2152.5% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% | 922.5% |
| Component 359701/35 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1537.5% | 1230% |
| Component 369701/36 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1537.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 419701/41 | 100 | not available | 5858% | 5353% | 4242% | 3131% | 2020% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 5757% | 5151% | 4141% | 3131% | 2020% |
| Component 439701/43 | 100 | not available | 5858% | 5353% | 4242% | 3131% | 2020% |
| Component 509701/50 | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4458.7% | 3445.3% | 2432% | 1520% |
| Component 519701/51 | 30 | not available | 2170% | 1860% | 1550% | 1240% | 930% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2170% | 1756.7% | 1446.7% | 1136.7% | 826.7% |
| Component 539701/53 | 30 | not available | 2170% | 1860% | 1550% | 1240% | 930% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 November 2022 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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June 2022 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41, 51) | 260 | 17667.7% | 15057.7% | 12447.7% | 9938.1% | 7528.8% | 5119.6% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 18470.8% | 15358.8% | 12246.9% | 9837.7% | 7528.8% | 5220% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 35, 43, 53) | 260 | 17567.3% | 14957.3% | 12347.3% | 9938.1% | 7528.8% | 5119.6% |
| Option BX1 (components 41, 51, 84) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16362.7% | 13652.3% | 10841.5% | 8030.8% | 5220% |
| Option BX2 (components 41, 51, 87) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16362.7% | 13652.3% | 10841.5% | 8030.8% | 5220% |
| A2-only option BXJ (components 41, 51) | 130 | 9069.2% | 7557.7% | 6046.2% | 4433.8% | 2821.5% | 1310% |
| Option BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16161.9% | 13250.8% | 10741.2% | 8231.5% | 5721.9% |
| Option BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 19073.1% | 16161.9% | 13250.8% | 10741.2% | 8231.5% | 5721.9% |
| A2-only option BYJ (components 42, 52) | 130 | 9673.8% | 7860% | 6046.2% | 4433.8% | 2821.5% | 1310% |
| Option BZ1 (components 43, 53, 86) | 260 | 18370.4% | 15760.4% | 13150.4% | 10540.4% | 8030.8% | 5521.2% |
| Option CP1 (components 43, 53, 94) | 260 | 17165.8% | 14756.5% | 12347.3% | 10038.5% | 7830% | 5621.5% |
| Option CQ1 (components 41, 51, 95) | 260 | 17466.9% | 15057.7% | 12648.5% | 10239.2% | 7830% | 5420.8% |
| Option CQ2 (components 41, 51, 98) | 260 | 17366.5% | 14957.3% | 12548.1% | 10138.8% | 7729.6% | 5420.8% |
| A2-only option CQN (components 41, 51) | 130 | 9069.2% | 7557.7% | 6046.2% | 4433.8% | 2821.5% | 1310% |
| Option CR1 (components 42, 52, 96) | 260 | 17768.1% | 15057.7% | 12347.3% | 10138.8% | 7930.4% | 5721.9% |
| Option CR2 (components 42, 52, 99) | 260 | 17667.7% | 14957.3% | 12246.9% | 10038.5% | 7830% | 5621.5% |
| A2-only option CRN (components 42, 52) | 130 | 9673.8% | 7860% | 6046.2% | 4433.8% | 2821.5% | 1310% |
| Option CX1 (components 41, 51, 94) | 260 | 17165.8% | 14756.5% | 12347.3% | 10038.5% | 7830% | 5621.5% |
| Option CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 18069.2% | 15358.8% | 12648.5% | 10239.2% | 7830% | 5521.2% |
| Option CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 17968.8% | 15258.5% | 12548.1% | 10138.8% | 7830% | 5521.2% |
| A2-only option CYN (components 42, 52) | 130 | 9673.8% | 7860% | 6046.2% | 4433.8% | 2821.5% | 1310% |
| Option CZ1 (components 43, 53, 96) | 260 | 17165.8% | 14756.5% | 12347.3% | 10038.5% | 7830% | 5621.5% |
| Option CZ2 (components 43, 53, 99) | 260 | 17065.4% | 14656.2% | 12246.9% | 9938.1% | 7729.6% | 5521.2% |
| Option HX1 (components 11, 21, 32, 41, 51) | 260 | 17667.7% | 15057.7% | 12447.7% | 9938.1% | 7528.8% | 5119.6% |
| Option HY1 (components 12, 22, 34, 42, 52) | 260 | 18671.5% | 15459.2% | 12246.9% | 9837.7% | 7528.8% | 5220% |
| AS Level option P1 (component 50) | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4458.7% | 3445.3% | 2432% | 1520% |
| Option P2 (components 50, 60) | 150 | 12986% | 10972.7% | 8858.7% | 6845.3% | 4932.7% | 3020% |
| Option P3 (components 60, 80) | 150 | 13288% | 11576.7% | 9764.7% | 7952.7% | 6241.3% | 4530% |
| AS Level option S1 (components 11, 21, 31) | 130 | not available | 7255.4% | 5844.6% | 4635.4% | 3426.2% | 2317.7% |
| AS Level option S2 (components 11, 21, 32) | 130 | not available | 7255.4% | 5844.6% | 4635.4% | 3426.2% | 2317.7% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 7255.4% | 5643.1% | 4534.6% | 3426.2% | 2317.7% |
| AS Level option S4 (components 12, 22, 34) | 130 | not available | 7356.2% | 5643.1% | 4534.6% | 3426.2% | 2317.7% |
| AS Level option S5 (components 13, 23, 35) | 130 | not available | 7154.6% | 5743.8% | 4534.6% | 3426.2% | 2317.7% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119701/11 | 40 | not available | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1845% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2460% | 2152.5% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 139701/13 | 40 | not available | 2460% | 2152.5% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1127.5% |
| Component 219701/21 | 60 | not available | 3151.7% | 2338.3% | 1830% | 1220% | 711.7% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 3253.3% | 2236.7% | 1830% | 1220% | 711.7% |
| Component 239701/23 | 60 | not available | 3151.7% | 2338.3% | 1830% | 1220% | 711.7% |
| Component 319701/31 | 40 | not available | 2152.5% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% | 1025% | 717.5% |
| Component 329701/32 | 40 | not available | 2152.5% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% | 1025% | 717.5% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2152.5% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% | 1025% | 717.5% |
| Component 349701/34 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% | 1025% | 717.5% |
| Component 359701/35 | 40 | not available | 2152.5% | 1742.5% | 1332.5% | 1025% | 717.5% |
| Component 419701/41 | 100 | not available | 5959% | 5050% | 4141% | 3131% | 2020% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 6161% | 4848% | 3939% | 2929% | 1919% |
| Component 439701/43 | 100 | not available | 5959% | 5050% | 4141% | 3131% | 2020% |
| Component 509701/50 | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4458.7% | 3445.3% | 2432% | 1520% |
| Component 519701/51 | 30 | not available | 1963.3% | 1653.3% | 1343.3% | 1033.3% | 826.7% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2066.7% | 1860% | 1550% | 1343.3% | 1033.3% |
| Component 539701/53 | 30 | not available | 1963.3% | 1653.3% | 1343.3% | 1033.3% | 826.7% |
| Component 609701/60 | 75 | not available | 5573.3% | 4458.7% | 3445.3% | 2533.3% | 1520% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 June 2022 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
March 2022 Cambridge International A level Chemistry grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52) | 260 | 16161.9% | 14154.2% | 12146.5% | 10138.8% | 8231.5% | 6324.2% |
| Option BY1 (components 42, 52, 85) | 260 | 16663.8% | 14355% | 12046.2% | 9938.1% | 7830% | 5822.3% |
| Option BY2 (components 42, 52, 88) | 260 | 16663.8% | 14355% | 12046.2% | 9938.1% | 7830% | 5822.3% |
| A2-only option BYJ (components 42, 52) | 130 | 7255.4% | 6146.9% | 5038.5% | 4030.8% | 3023.1% | 2015.4% |
| Option CY1 (components 42, 52, 95) | 260 | 15660% | 13551.9% | 11443.8% | 9436.2% | 7528.8% | 5621.5% |
| Option CY2 (components 42, 52, 98) | 260 | 15559.6% | 13451.5% | 11343.5% | 9436.2% | 7528.8% | 5621.5% |
| Option EV (components 42, 52, 75) | 260 | 16463.1% | 14355% | 12246.9% | 10239.2% | 8231.5% | 6324.2% |
| AS Level option S3 (components 12, 22, 33) | 130 | not available | 7860% | 6751.5% | 5542.3% | 4433.8% | 3325.4% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 129701/12 | 40 | not available | 2767.5% | 2460% | 1947.5% | 1537.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 229701/22 | 60 | not available | 3558.3% | 2948.3% | 2440% | 1931.7% | 1423.3% |
| Component 339701/33 | 40 | not available | 2152.5% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1332.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 429701/42 | 100 | not available | 4343% | 3636% | 3131% | 2525% | 1919% |
| Component 529701/52 | 30 | not available | 2066.7% | 1860% | 1550% | 1343.3% | 1136.7% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9701 March 2022 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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Common questions
What were the Chemistry grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, an A needed 185 out of 260 and an E needed 79 on A Level linear (components 11, 21, 31, 41, 51). On A Level linear (components 11, 21, 32, 41, 51), an A needed 183 out of 260 and an E needed 79. On A Level linear (components 12, 22, 33, 42, 52), an A needed 168 out of 260 and an E needed 62. The full table, with the boundaries for each paper, is at the top of this page.
Where do these Cambridge A level Chemistry grade boundaries come from?
Every number is copied from Cambridge International's own published grade boundary document for that series, which is linked under each table. We lay them out by course so you don't have to search a document covering every subject, and nothing is changed or estimated.
Why do grade boundaries change every year?
Boundaries are set after each exam has been marked, so that a grade means the same standard even when one year's paper is harder than another's. A harder paper usually has lower boundaries. That is why an old paper is best marked against its own year's boundaries, which is what the tables here are for.
When are new Chemistry grade boundaries published?
Cambridge publishes grade threshold tables when results are released: in August for the June series, in January for November and in May for March. We add them here after that.
More grade boundaries: every Cambridge course or every board.
cookie is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any exam board. Every paper here is a link to the board's own copy on its own website, and the papers belong to the boards that set them. If a link has stopped working, the board's own past paper page is linked on each course. The grade boundaries are copied from the boards’ own published documents, each linked under its table.