Tip Calculator
Dinner's done and the check has arrived. Enter the bill, tap a tip percentage, and set how many people are splitting — you'll instantly see the tip, the total, and exactly what each person owes, with no mental math required.
Enter your bill amount to see the tip and split.
How to Use Tip Calculator
Enter the bill
Type the bill amount from your receipt.
Pick a tip
Tap a quick percentage button (10–25%) or type a custom tip percentage.
Split and settle
Set the number of people and read off the tip, total, and per-person amounts.
About Tip Calculator
How much should you tip?
In the United States, 15–20% is the standard range for table service at restaurants, with 18–20% now the norm in most cities and 25% signaling exceptional service. Counter service and takeout commonly get 0–10%, food delivery 10–15% (more in bad weather), bartenders $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of the tab, and hair stylists or taxi drivers 15–20%. The quick buttons cover the common percentages, and the custom field handles anything else — including service styles from countries where tipping norms differ.
Pre-tax or post-tax? Splitting fairly
Etiquette guides traditionally say to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, though most people simply tip on the total for convenience — on a typical bill the difference is under a dollar. When splitting, this calculator divides the tip-inclusive total evenly among everyone, which is the simplest fair approach when orders are similar. If one person ordered far more than the others, you can run the calculator on their portion separately, or just accept that even splits average out across many meals with the same friends.
Instant, private, and works anywhere
The math here is simple — tip equals bill × percentage, total equals bill plus tip, per-person equals total ÷ people — but doing it at the table with tax, odd bill amounts, and seven people is where mistakes happen. Everything computes instantly in your browser as you type, nothing is uploaded or stored, and it works offline once loaded. Pull it up on your phone at the restaurant, tap a percentage, and settle the check in seconds instead of passing the receipt around.
Common uses for Tip Calculator
- Work out the tip and total at a restaurant without doing mental math
- Split a group dinner bill evenly, tip included, down to the cent
- Calculate a delivery or rideshare tip with a custom percentage
- Check what an automatic 18% large-party gratuity should come to
- Settle a bar tab split between friends at the end of the night
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a normal tip at a restaurant?
For sit-down service in the U.S., 15% is the traditional baseline, 18–20% is standard in most areas today, and 25% rewards outstanding service. Tipping below 15% typically signals a problem with the service. For large parties, check your receipt — many restaurants automatically add an 18–20% gratuity for groups of six or more.
Should I tip on the pre-tax amount or the total?
Traditional etiquette says pre-tax, since tax isn't part of the service. In practice, most people tip on the post-tax total because it's the number staring at them. On a $60 bill with 8% tax, tipping 20% pre-tax versus post-tax differs by only 96 cents, so either choice is reasonable.
How does the bill split work?
The calculator adds the tip to the bill, then divides that total evenly by the number of people. It also shows each person's share of just the tip. Use the stepper to change the party size and watch the per-person amount update instantly.
Do I still tip if service was bad?
Common guidance is to tip 10–15% for below-average service rather than nothing, since servers often earn a sub-minimum base wage and share tips with support staff. For genuinely poor experiences, speaking with a manager addresses the problem more effectively than a zero tip, which servers may read as an oversight.
Do I need to tip in other countries?
Norms vary widely. In Japan and South Korea tipping can even be seen as rude; in much of Europe a service charge is included and rounding up or 5–10% is a courtesy; in Canada U.S.-style 15–20% applies. Use the custom percentage field to match local customs when traveling.