GlenCalc

UK VAT calculator

The standard rate is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% applies to some goods and services, such as home energy and children’s car seats; many foods, books and children’s clothes are zero-rated.

Your answer

Price with VAT£120.00
VAT£20.00
Price without VAT£100.00

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How we worked it out

Updated as you change the numbers.

  1. VAT = £100.00 × 20% = £20.00.

Method and assumptions

VAT = net price × rate; taking VAT out divides by (1 + rate), not subtracting 20%.

Questions

How much VAT is in £120?

£20 at 20%: the price without VAT is £100.

Sources

Method and figures checked on November 2, 2026. Every worked answer on this page is covered by an automated test. Found a mistake? Tell us.

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