Calculator and Converter for Pakistan
Everyday maths for shops, markets, property and travel in Pakistan, using rupees (PKR), GST and local units.
GST on a price
General sales tax is commonly charged at a standard 18% on many goods. To add it, multiply by 1.18: 1,000 becomes 1,180. To remove it from a total, divide by 1.18: 1,180 ÷ 1.18 = 1,000. Use the percentage calculator for any other rate, and read how to add and remove VAT for the full method.
Shop discounts and profit
Sale season in bazaars often means stacked offers. Two discounts of 20% and 10% give 28%, not 30%, as explained in successive discounts. If you resell goods, check your margin with the profit and loss calculator: buying at 600 and selling at 800 gives a 25% margin but a 33.3% markup.
Local units
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 tola | 11.66 grams |
| 1 maund | about 37.32 kg |
| 1 seer | about 0.93 kg |
| 1 marla | 272.25 sq ft |
| 1 kanal | 20 marla, 5,445 sq ft |
For example, a 5 marla plot is 5 × 272.25 = 1,361.25 square feet. Gold of 3 tola weighs about 35 grams. For metres, feet, kilograms and pounds use the unit converter.
Currency
When you send or receive money, the exchange rate changes daily. Convert at the rate your bank or exchange shows on the day, and keep a record of it for invoices.
Tips for Pakistani sellers
Write the GST amount on a separate line on every invoice, so customers and your own records show the net price, the tax and the total. When you quote prices in PKR for international buyers, state the date of the exchange rate. Round prices up to the nearest rupee, and recheck your margins whenever your supplier changes the cost.
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