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Tip Calculator
Calculate tip, total, and per-person split instantly. Choose a quick percentage or enter a custom amount - results update live as you type.
Number of people sharing the bill
Round the total up to the nearest whole dollar
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply your bill by the tip percentage expressed as a decimal:
Tip = Bill × (Tip% ÷ 100)
Example: $50 bill at 20% → $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip. Add to get the total: $50 + $10 = $60.
This calculator does all the math instantly as you type - no mental math needed.
Standard tip percentages vary by service type and country:
- Restaurants (US) - 18–20% is standard; 25% for excellent service
- Food delivery - 15–20%, or more for large or complex orders
- Taxis and rideshares - 15–20%
- Hotel housekeeping - $2–5 per night
- Bars - $1–2 per drink, or 15–20% of the tab
Outside the US, tipping culture varies significantly - many European and Asian countries tip little or not at all.
The formula for an even split:
Per Person = (Bill + Tip) ÷ Number of People
Example: $80 bill + $16 tip (20%) = $96 ÷ 4 people = $24 per person.
Use the People stepper in this calculator to adjust the split count - the Per Person amount updates instantly.
Etiquette guides recommend tipping on the pre-tax amount - the tip rewards service, not a government charge.
In practice the difference is minimal. On a $60 meal with 8% tax, the difference between tipping 20% pre-tax ($12) vs. post-tax ($12.96) is under $1.
This calculator uses whatever amount you enter as the base - enter your pre-tax subtotal or the full post-tax amount, whichever you prefer.
Free Tip Calculator - Split Bills & Calculate Tips Instantly
Calculate the right tip, split the total between any number of people, and round up for easy cash payment - all in a single tool. Works with USD, EUR, GBP, and AMD. Nothing you enter is ever sent to a server.
How Much Should You Tip?
Tipping norms vary significantly by country and service type. In the United States, these are the widely accepted standards:
- Restaurants: 18–20% for standard service; 25% for exceptional service. Tip 15% if service was below average.
- Food delivery: 15–20% of the order total, or a flat minimum of $3–5 for small orders.
- Taxis & rideshares (Uber, Lyft): 15–20%, added through the app or in cash.
- Hotel housekeeping: $2–5 per night, left daily (not just at checkout, as staff rotates).
- Bars: $1–2 per drink for simple orders; 15–20% for tab service or cocktails.
- Coffee shops: Not expected but appreciated - $0.50–1 per drink is common.
Outside the US, tipping culture varies widely. Many European countries include service charges in the bill; tipping is optional. In Japan and South Korea, tipping can be considered impolite. Check local customs when travelling.
How Bill Splitting Works
The formula for an even split is: Per Person = (Bill Amount + Tip) ÷ Number of People. For example: $120 bill with a 20% tip = $144 total ÷ 4 people = $36 per person. Use the People stepper to adjust the group size - the per-person amount recalculates instantly. Toggle Round Up to round the grand total to the nearest whole dollar, which makes cash payments simpler without shortchanging the server.
Pre-Tax vs. Post-Tax Tipping
Etiquette guides recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, since the tip rewards the quality of service rather than a government charge. In practice, the difference is minimal - on a $60 meal with 8% tax, tipping 20% pre-tax ($12.00) vs. post-tax ($12.96) is less than $1. Enter whichever amount you prefer as your base - this calculator uses whatever bill amount you type.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your bill amount, select a tip percentage (or type a custom one), adjust the number of people with the stepper, and choose your currency. All results update instantly. Click Copy Results to paste a clean summary - tip amount, grand total, and per-person share - directly into a message or notes app.