UK VAT Calculator (20%)

Enter a price to see the calculation.

VAT Calculation Formulas:

  • Price with VAT = Price without VAT × 1.20
  • VAT Amount = Price without VAT × 0.20
  • Price without VAT = Price with VAT ÷ 1.20

The standard UK VAT rate is 20%, applied to most goods and services.

UK VAT Calculator – 20%

The UK VAT Calculator allows you to quickly add or remove 20% Value Added Tax (VAT) from any price. Whether you are a business owner, online seller, or consumer, this tool makes it easy to calculate VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive prices in seconds.

In the United Kingdom, the standard VAT rate is 20%, applied to most goods and services. This calculator is suitable for all regions in the UK and helps you ensure accurate pricing for invoices, receipts, or online sales.

With this calculator you can:

  • Add 20% VAT to a price

  • Remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive price

  • Calculate the exact VAT amount

  • Convert between VAT-exclusive and VAT-inclusive prices

How to Use the UK VAT Calculator

  1. Enter the price without VAT, or

  2. Enter the price including VAT.

  3. The calculator will automatically show:

    • the VAT amount, and

    • the total price including VAT.

You only need to fill in one field, and the calculator computes the other value automatically.

What is VAT in the UK?

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax applied to most goods and services in the UK. Key facts about VAT:

  • Standard rate is 20%

  • Reduced rates (5%) apply to certain goods and services

  • Zero-rated items include some foods, children’s clothing, and exports

  • Businesses registered for VAT must charge VAT on sales and can claim VAT credits on business expenses

Most retail prices in the UK already include VAT, but this tool helps calculate VAT for business invoices, accounting, and pricing decisions.

VAT Calculation Formulas

Add VAT
Price with VAT = Price without VAT × 1.20

VAT Amount
VAT = Price without VAT × 0.20

Remove VAT
Price without VAT = Price with VAT ÷ 1.20

This calculator performs these calculations automatically.

When Do You Need a UK VAT Calculator?

A VAT calculator is useful for:

  • Preparing business invoices

  • Pricing products or services

  • Checking VAT amounts on receipts

  • Calculating VAT for online stores

  • Accounting and bookkeeping purposes

It is widely used by businesses, freelancers, online sellers, and consumers across the United Kingdom.

UK VAT FAQ

What is the VAT rate in the UK?
The standard VAT rate in the UK is 20%.

Do all regions in the UK use the same VAT rate?
Yes, the standard VAT rate is 20% nationwide. Reduced rates may apply for some goods.

How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.20 to get the VAT-exclusive amount.

How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price by 1.20 to include VAT.

Are most prices shown to consumers VAT-inclusive?
Yes. Most retail and service prices already include VAT.