UK VAT Calculator
A UK VAT calculator adds VAT to a net price or removes VAT from a gross price. Enter an amount, choose 20%, 5%, 0% or a custom rate, and this free tool shows the net, VAT and gross figures instantly.
Type a net price to add VAT.
Pick a preset or type any rate.
£120.00
Gross (incl. VAT)
£100.00 + 20% VAT = £120.00
How do I use the UK VAT calculator?
- 1 Choose a mode. Select Add VAT to go from a net price to a gross price, or Remove VAT to go the other way. Use Switch to flip quickly.
- 2 Enter the amount. Type a figure or tap a quick chip (£50, £100, £500, £1,000). The label tells you whether to enter the net or gross price.
- 3 Pick a rate. Choose 20%, 5% or 0%, or type any rate. The name (Standard, Reduced, Zero or Custom) updates automatically.
- 4 Read the result. Net, VAT and Gross update instantly. Click any value to copy it, or use Copy results for all three.
What are the VAT formulas?
Add VAT
Gross = Net × (1 + rate ÷ 100)
VAT = Net × rate ÷ 100
Remove VAT
Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100)
VAT = Gross − Net
Example at 20%: a net price of £100.00 becomes £120.00 gross (VAT £20.00). Reversing it, £120.00 gross is £100.00 net.
What are the UK VAT rates?
- 20% Standard rate: most goods and services.
- 5% Reduced rate: home energy, child car seats.
- 0% Zero rate: most food, books.
Add VAT
Net × 1.20
Multiply the net amount by 1.20.
Remove VAT
Gross ÷ 1.20
Divide the gross amount by 1.20.
What do VAT terms mean?
- VAT (Value Added Tax)
- A tax added to most goods and services sold in the UK.
- Net price
- The price of an item before VAT is added.
- Gross price
- The price of an item including VAT.
- Standard rate
- The main UK VAT rate of 20%, applied to most goods and services.
- Reduced rate
- A UK VAT rate of 5% for certain goods and services such as home energy and child car seats.
- Zero rate
- A UK VAT rate of 0% for items such as most food and books.
20% VAT reference table
| Net | VAT | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| £10.00 | £2.00 | £12.00 |
| £25.00 | £5.00 | £30.00 |
| £50.00 | £10.00 | £60.00 |
| £100.00 | £20.00 | £120.00 |
| £250.00 | £50.00 | £300.00 |
| £500.00 | £100.00 | £600.00 |
| £1,000.00 | £200.00 | £1,200.00 |
Estimates only. Confirm the correct treatment with HMRC or an accountant.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1 plus the rate divided by 100. At 20%, multiply the net price by 1.20. A net price of £100.00 becomes £120.00 including VAT.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by 1 plus the rate divided by 100. At 20%, divide the gross price by 1.20. A gross price of £120.00 is £100.00 excluding VAT.
What is the VAT rate in the UK?
The UK standard VAT rate is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% applies to some goods and services, such as home energy and child car seats. A zero rate of 0% applies to items such as most food and books.
Can I use a custom VAT rate?
Yes. Type any rate from 0% to 100% into the VAT rate box. The calculator updates instantly, so you can use reduced, zero or any other rate.
Is the UK VAT calculator free?
Yes. The calculator is free, needs no sign up, and runs entirely in your browser. Your amounts are never sent to us.
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