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VAT calculator

Calculate net, tax and gross amounts.

Your result

Complete the fields and calculate.

Calculation method and formula

Net → gross: Starting amount × (1 + Tax rate [%] ÷ 100); Gross → net: Starting amount ÷ (1 + Tax rate [%] ÷ 100)

Understand the inputs

Direction
Choose the matching option; it determines the table value or calculation variant.
Starting amount
Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Tax rate
Unit: %. Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

Tax is applied to the net amount. Removing it requires dividing the gross amount by the tax factor. The entered rate is not checked against law or country.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Direction
Net → gross
Starting amount
1000
Tax rate
16 %
Example result1,160

Tax amount: 160.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does VAT calculator work?+

Net → gross: Starting amount × (1 + Tax rate [%] ÷ 100); Gross → net: Starting amount ÷ (1 + Tax rate [%] ÷ 100). Tax is applied to the net amount. Removing it requires dividing the gross amount by the tax factor. The entered rate is not checked against law or country.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

Tax is applied to the net amount. Removing it requires dividing the gross amount by the tax factor. The entered rate is not checked against law or country. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Prices, measurements and model assumptions determine how well the result represents your situation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

What happens to my inputs?+

Calculations run in your browser. Results are saved locally only when you add them to My results; favourites and history are also local. Shared links contain your values. The currency tool requests the selected currencies from its rate provider without sending your amount.

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