Tip Calculator
Calculate tips and split bills easily between multiple people
Total bill before tip
Standard: 15-20%, Great service: 20-25%
Number of people splitting the bill
About This Calculator
Calculating tips at restaurants shouldn't require mental math gymnastics. Our free tip calculator makes it easy to figure out how much to tip, what your total bill will be, and how to split it evenly among friends.
Tipping is customary in many countries, particularly the United States, where service workers often rely on gratuities as a significant portion of their income. Knowing how much to tip and being able to calculate it quickly helps ensure fair compensation for good service while staying within your budget.
Our tip calculator helps you: - Calculate tips at any percentage you choose - See your total bill including the tip - Split bills evenly between any number of people - Know exactly how much each person owes
Whether you're dining alone, on a date, or out with a large group, this calculator takes the guesswork out of tipping.
How to Use This Calculator
- 1Enter the total bill amount (before tip)
- 2Select or enter your desired tip percentage
- 3If splitting, enter the number of people
- 4View the tip amount, total bill, and per-person costs
- 5Adjust the tip percentage to see different options
When to Use This Calculator
- Dining at restaurants
- Ordering delivery or takeout
- At hair salons or spas
- For taxi or rideshare services
- Splitting bills with friends
- Any service where tipping is customary
The Formula
Tip = Bill × (Tip% / 100)Multiply the bill by the tip percentage (as a decimal) to find the tip amount. Add to the bill for the total, then divide by the number of people if splitting.
Variables:
- Tip = Tip Amount — Money to leave as gratuity
- Bill = Bill Amount — Total before tip
- Tip% = Tip Percentage — Desired tip rate
Example Calculations
Standard Restaurant Tip
$75 bill with 20% tip = $15 tip, $90 total
Splitting Between 4 Friends
$120 bill + 18% tip split 4 ways = $35.40 per person
Excellent Service Tip
$50 bill with 25% generous tip split between 2 = $31.25 each
Frequently Asked Questions
In the US, 15-20% is standard for good service, with 20%+ for excellent service. 10-15% indicates dissatisfaction. In other countries, customs vary widely - some don't tip at all, while others have different standard amounts.
Etiquette experts generally say tipping on the pre-tax amount is acceptable, but many people tip on the total for simplicity. The difference is usually small. Tipping on the post-tax amount is more generous.
Move the decimal point one place left to get 10%, then double it. For a $75 bill: 10% = $7.50, so 20% = $15. Or simply multiply by 0.2. Our calculator does this instantly for any percentage.
Tipping for takeout is optional but increasingly appreciated, especially since 2020. 10-15% for takeout is generous. If there was significant preparation or you're a regular customer, tipping builds goodwill.
For simplicity, split the total bill evenly including tip. If orders vary significantly, calculate individual totals with tip, or have everyone tip separately on their portion.
Yes, tipping is meant to reflect service quality. However, consider that factors beyond the server's control (kitchen delays, busy nights) can affect your experience. Speak to management about serious issues.
Yes, tip on the original price before discounts. For comped meals, tip at least 20% of what the bill would have been. The server provided the same service regardless of discounts.
💡 Pro Tips
- •15-20% is standard for good restaurant service in the US
- •20-25% for exceptional service
- •10-15% for average or takeout service
- •Consider tipping on the pre-tax amount
- •Round up for easier splitting
- •Some restaurants include gratuity for large groups
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