Which edition of Warhammer 40K does this use?

The standard matched-play limits of 1000, 2000, and 3000 points match the 10th edition Incursion, Strike Force, and Onslaught game sizes. Points values change with codex and balance updates, so enter the current cost from your army's most recent points list.

How are upgrade points handled?

Each unit line has a separate field for upgrades and enhancements. The tool adds base plus upgrades for that unit, then sums every unit into the army total, matching how matched play totals a list.

What is the standard points limit for a competitive game?

Strike Force at 2000 points is the most common tournament and matched-play size. Incursion (1000) suits quicker games and Onslaught (3000) is for large battles.

Does it check detachment or unit-count rules?

It tracks the points budget, which is the rule players most often need at the table. Detachment composition, unit caps, and the Rule of Three still need to be checked against your detachment's restrictions.

Do the points stay on my device?

Yes. The whole calculator runs in your browser. Nothing about your list is uploaded or stored on a server.

Warhammer 40K Army Points Calculator

The Warhammer 40K Army Points Calculator keeps a running tally as you build a matched-play list. Add each unit with its base cost and any upgrade points, choose your game size, and the total tells you instantly whether the list fits inside Incursion, Strike Force, or Onslaught limits.

How it works

Matched play in 10th edition assigns every unit a points value, and enhancements or wargear can add more. Your army total is simply the sum of every unit’s base points plus its upgrade points. The tool adds those two fields per line and totals all lines.

The standard game sizes are fixed budgets:

Incursion    1000 pts
Strike Force 2000 pts
Onslaught    3000 pts

Pick one and the calculator subtracts your total from it to show points remaining, flagging the list in red the moment you exceed the cap.

Tips and notes

Points costs change with balance dataslates and new codex releases, so always copy the current value from your army’s latest official points list. The calculator covers the budget side of legality — you still need to confirm detachment composition, the Rule of Three, and any unit caps against your chosen detachment. A typical Strike Force list lands close to but never above 2000 points, leaving zero or only a few points unspent.