VAT Calculator
VAT Calculator adds VAT to a net price or strips it out of a gross price, showing the net, the VAT amount and the gross total side by side. It works for any VAT or sales-tax rate.
Switch between 'add VAT' and 'remove VAT' depending on whether your starting figure already includes tax.
How to use VAT Calculator
- 1
Choose add or remove
Add VAT if your amount is net (excludes tax); remove VAT if it already includes tax.
- 2
Enter the amount and rate
Type your amount and the VAT rate as a percentage.
- 3
Read net, VAT and gross
All three figures appear instantly.
Adding versus removing VAT
Adding VAT multiplies the net amount by the rate: gross = net × (1 + rate/100). Removing VAT works backwards: net = gross ÷ (1 + rate/100), and the VAT is the difference.
Getting the direction right matters. Dividing a gross price by the rate as if it were net would overstate the tax, which is a common mistake on invoices.
VAT around the world
VAT (value-added tax) is used across the EU, the UK and many other countries, with standard rates commonly between 15% and 27%. Reduced rates often apply to essentials like food and books.
In the United States there is no VAT, but the same add/remove math applies to state and local sales tax.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I remove VAT from a price?
- Choose 'Remove VAT', enter the gross (tax-inclusive) amount and the rate. The calculator shows the net price and the VAT contained within it.
- Can I use any VAT rate?
- Yes. Enter any rate, such as 5%, 20% or 25%, and the figures update accordingly.
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