Tip Calculator
Calculate tip amounts and split the bill among any number of people.
Tip per person
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Total per person
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Total Tip
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Grand Total
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What is Tip Calculator?
A tip calculator quickly figures out how much to tip at a restaurant or for any service, and splits the total bill among multiple people. You enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and specify how many people are sharing the cost. It handles the math so everyone pays their fair share without mental arithmetic.
How to use
- 1 Enter your bill amount in the Bill Amount field.
- 2 Select a tip percentage by clicking one of the preset buttons (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or type a custom percentage.
- 3 Use the + and − buttons to set the number of people splitting the bill.
- 4 The calculator instantly shows the tip per person and the total amount per person.
- 5 The grand total and total tip are also displayed for reference.
Example calculation
A $80 dinner bill split among 4 people with an 18% tip: the total tip is $14.40, making the grand total $94.40. Each person owes $3.60 in tip and $23.60 total — a quick calculation that avoids any awkward table math.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
Standard restaurant tipping in the US ranges from 15% for adequate service to 20–25% for excellent service. For takeout or counter service, 10–15% is common. International norms vary widely.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is technically correct and slightly saves money. However, tipping on the total (after tax) is widely accepted and makes the math easier.
What services typically receive tips?
Beyond restaurants, tipping is common for taxi and rideshare drivers, hotel housekeeping, food delivery, hair stylists, baristas, and moving crews. Customary amounts vary by service type.
How do I split the bill unevenly?
This calculator splits equally. For uneven splits, calculate each person's share of the food cost separately, then apply the same tip percentage to each individual subtotal.
Is it rude not to tip?
In the US, tipping is a cultural norm rather than optional for table service, since servers often rely on tips as a primary income source. In many other countries, service charges are included and tipping is discretionary.