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Tip Calculator

Calculate tip amount and split the bill evenly between any number of people with quick tip percentage presets.

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Tip Calculator

Calculate tip and split the bill by any number of people.

Bill Amount

Tip Percentage

Number of People

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Enter the bill amount to calculate

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How much should I tip at a restaurant?

The standard in the US is 15–20% for full-service dining. Use the 18% or 20% preset in this calculator. For a $60 bill, 20% tip = $12, making the total $72. Tip less (10–15%) for counter service or below-average service, more (25%+) for exceptional service.

What if people ordered different amounts — how do I split fairly?

This calculator splits the total evenly, which works when everyone pays the same share. For unequal splits, calculate each person's item total separately, apply the tip percentage to their subtotal, and sum those. A 20% tip is easy to calculate mentally: move the decimal one place left and double it.

How much should I tip for food delivery?

The standard for delivery is 10–15% of the order subtotal, with a minimum of $3–5 for small orders. For large or complex orders, tip 15–20%. Enter your delivery order subtotal and select 15% in this calculator to get a quick recommendation.

How do I calculate a 20% tip in my head?

Move the decimal point one place left to get 10% of the bill, then double it for 20%. Example: $47.50 bill → 10% = $4.75 → 20% = $9.50. For 15%, find 10% and add half: $4.75 + $2.38 = $7.13. This calculator does it instantly for any percentage.

Do I need to tip when traveling internationally?

Tipping customs vary significantly by country. In Japan and many East Asian countries, tipping is not expected and can be considered rude. In Europe, rounding up or leaving 5–10% is common. In the US and Canada, 15–20% is standard. Use the Custom field in this calculator to input the local convention percentage.

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What is Tip Calculator?

The Tip Calculator makes restaurant and service tipping effortless. Enter the bill total, select a tip percentage from the common presets (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%), or type a custom percentage, and the tip amount and grand total appear instantly. Add the number of people to split the bill and each person's share — including their portion of the tip — is calculated automatically.

This tool is optimized for real-world use at the table: large tap targets for preset percentages, a clear per-person breakdown, and no unnecessary steps between input and result.

How to use

How to use Tip Calculator

1. Enter the total bill amount in the Bill Amount field.

2. Tap a quick tip percentage button (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or type a custom percentage in the Custom field.

3. Use the + and − buttons to set the number of people splitting the bill.

4. The Tip Amount, Total, and Per Person amount update instantly.

Example

Bill: $85.00  |  Tip: 20%  |  4 people

Tip amount:    $17.00
Total:         $102.00
Each pays:     $25.50
  (bill share: $21.25 + tip share: $4.25)

Common use cases

1. Restaurant dining: Calculate tip and split the check evenly at the table before the card machine arrives.

2. Delivery orders: Tip the delivery driver correctly based on the order subtotal.

3. Hotel and spa services: Calculate gratuity for housekeeping, bellhop, or spa staff.

4. Group outings: Determine each person's fair share when dining or booking activities as a group.

5. International travel: Use a custom tip percentage for countries with different tipping conventions.

Frequently asked questions

What is a standard tip percentage?v

In the United States, 15–20% is considered standard for sit-down restaurant service. 18% is commonly pre-filled on card terminals. 25% is a generous tip for excellent service. For counter service, 10% or rounding up is typical.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?v

Convention varies, but most people tip on the pre-tax subtotal. This calculator uses whatever number you enter as the bill, so enter just the food and drink subtotal (before tax) for a pre-tax tip, or the full bill including tax for a post-tax tip.

Can I use a custom tip percentage?v

Yes. Click or tap the Custom field and type any percentage. The preset buttons deactivate and the calculation uses your custom value. Type 0 for no tip or any value from 1 to 100.

How is the per-person amount calculated?v

The total (bill + tip) is divided equally by the number of people. Each person's breakdown shows their bill share and tip share separately so everyone can see the math clearly.