VAT Calculator
Add or remove value added tax at any rate.
Enter your values
Enter the amount in £/€.
Enter the vat rate in %.
Choose one of: Add VAT (net → gross), Remove VAT (gross → net).
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Gross (inc VAT)
- 300.00
- VAT
- 50.00
- Net
- 250.00
Quick answer
VAT-inclusive price = net × (1 + rate). To find the net from a gross figure, divide the gross by (1 + rate).
Gross = net × (1 + VAT rate)
At a glance
| What it does | Add or remove value added tax at any rate. |
|---|---|
| Category | Finance |
| Inputs needed | Amount, VAT rate, Mode |
| Main output | Gross (inc VAT) |
| Formula | Gross = net × (1 + VAT rate) |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the VAT Calculator
- 1Enter the amount.
- 2Set the VAT rate for your country.
- 3Choose add or remove VAT.
Inputs explained
- Amount(£/€)
- Enter the amount in £/€.
- VAT rate(%)
- Enter the vat rate in %.
- Mode
- Choose one of: Add VAT (net → gross), Remove VAT (gross → net).
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Amount250 £/€
- VAT rate20 %
- ModeAdd VAT (net → gross)
Results
- Gross (inc VAT)300.00
- VAT50.00
- Net250.00
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK VAT rate?
The standard rate is 20%, with a reduced rate of 5% on items like domestic energy and a zero rate on most food and children's clothing.
How do I remove 20% VAT?
Divide the gross by 1.2. Subtracting 20% from the gross is wrong and understates the net price.
What do I need to enter into the VAT Calculator?
Just 3 values: amount, vat rate, mode. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the VAT Calculator work out the answer?
VAT-inclusive price = net × (1 + rate). To find the net from a gross figure, divide the gross by (1 + rate). It applies the formula Gross = net × (1 + VAT rate) and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the VAT Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.