VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT from an amount, in either exclusive or inclusive mode.
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Result
Fill in the form and click Calculate to see your result here.
How it's calculated
Exclusive: VAT Amount = Amount × Rate ÷ 100; Total = Amount + VAT. Inclusive: Base Amount = Amount ÷ (1 + Rate/100); VAT Amount = Amount − Base Amount.
Example
Example: VAT Calculator
Inputs
- Amount: 1000
- Vat Rate: 13
- Calculation Type: exclusive
Outputs
- Base Amount: 1000
- Vat Amount: 130
- Total Amount: 1130
This example uses typical sample values. Adjust the inputs above to see how the results change for your own numbers.
About this calculator
The VAT Calculator computes Value Added Tax on any amount, supporting both 'exclusive' mode (adding VAT to a net price) and 'inclusive' mode (extracting the VAT portion already contained within a gross price).
Frequently Asked Questions
Exclusive VAT adds tax on top of a net price to reach the gross price; inclusive VAT works backwards from a gross price to reveal how much of it is tax.
VAT rates commonly range from 15% to 25% depending on the country - the UK standard rate, for example, is 20%. Adjust the rate field to match your jurisdiction.
Yes, enter your net amount and VAT rate in exclusive mode to get the exact VAT amount and gross total to show on an invoice.