Calculate tips and split bills easily
Per person amounts will be rounded to the nearest cent (default)
Enter the total bill amount before tip
Select a tip percentage (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or enter a custom percentage
Enter the number of people to split the bill (default is 1)
The calculator will automatically show the tip amount, total amount, and amount per person
Tipping customs vary by country and service type. In the United States, common tipping ranges are:
Standard tip: 15-20% of the pre-tax bill. Consider 20% or more for excellent service.
Tip $1-2 per drink, or 15-20% of the total bar tab.
Tip 15-20% of the order total, with a minimum of $3-5 for delivery service.
Tip $1-2 for simple orders, or 15-20% for specialty drinks or multiple items.
The standard tip range is 15-20% of the pre-tax bill. Use 15% for adequate service, 18-20% for good service, and 20% or more for excellent service.
Most people calculate tips based on the pre-tax amount of the bill. However, some prefer to tip on the total including tax. Either method is acceptable, though pre-tax is more common.
Enter the total bill amount, select your tip percentage, and enter the number of people. The calculator will automatically show how much each person should pay, including their share of the tip.
While not legally required in most places, tipping is customary and expected in many service industries, especially in the United States where servers often rely on tips as a significant part of their income.
For poor service, you might consider tipping 10-15%, or speaking with a manager about your experience. Remember that poor service might not always be the server's fault.
15% tip on a $50 bill is $7.50. The total amount including tip would be $57.50.
20% tip on a $100 bill is $20. The total with tip would be $120.
For food delivery, tip 15-20% of the order total, with a minimum of $3-5. Consider tipping more for bad weather, long distances, or large orders.
Learn about tipping customs by country, how to calculate the right tip amount, and situational tipping etiquette.
Tipping culture varies greatly by country. In the US and Canada, 15–20% tips are standard at restaurants, with tipping widespread across service industries including taxis, salons, and hotels. In the UK, 10–15% is customary, though some restaurants include a service charge in the bill. In Australia and New Zealand, tipping is not mandatory but ~10% is sometimes given as an appreciation for good service.
In contrast, East Asian countries like Japan, Korea, and China have no tipping culture and it may even be considered rude. In most of Europe, leaving a small tip (5–10%) or rounding up the change is typical. The Middle East varies by country, but 10–15% tips may be expected at hotels and upscale restaurants.
The simplest way to calculate a tip is to multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage. For example, for a 20% tip on an $80 meal: $80 × 0.20 = $16. For quick mental math, find 10% of the bill first (move the decimal point), and double it for 20%. For 15%, add half of the 10% amount to the 10%.
For group dining, divide the total tip by the number of people for each person's share. The clearest approach for group meals is to add the tip to the total and then split evenly. If the service was exceptional or the order was complex, tipping more generously is a fitting acknowledgment. For food delivery, consider an extra tip for bad weather or long-distance deliveries.
At US restaurants, it is difficult to tip the manager or kitchen staff directly, but tips given to servers are often shared with the whole team. When paying by credit card, simply write the tip amount on the receipt; you can also leave cash. Cash tips are sometimes preferred as the server receives them immediately.
For large groups (usually 6 or more), restaurants often automatically add an 18–20% service charge to the bill. In this case, there is no need to tip additionally, but you may leave a bit more if the service was outstanding. Since tipping is an expression of gratitude for service, it is best to decide flexibly based on service quality and local culture.