Tip Calculator
Work out the tip, the total bill, and each person’s share — in seconds.
Tip amount: $0.00
Total bill: $0.00
Each person pays: $0.00
Tip per person: $0.00
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How to use the tip calculator
This tip calculator works out the tip, the total bill, and each person's share in a few seconds. You do not need to sign up or download anything, and everything happens in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
- Enter the bill amount. Type the total from the bill into the bill amount box. You can include cents, for example 87.50.
- Pick a tip percentage. Tap one of the preset buttons — 10%, 15%, 18%, 20% or 25% — or type your own percentage in the box. The usual starting point in many places is 15%.
- Set the number of people. If you are splitting the bill, change the number of people from 1 to however many are sharing. The calculator divides the total and the tip equally between everyone.
The results update live as you type, so you can try a different percentage or a different number of people and see the new amounts straight away. If you leave the bill box empty, nothing is shown yet, and if you enter zero people the calculator simply treats it as one person.
Worked example: a $100 bill at 15%
Suppose the bill is $100, you want to leave a 15% tip, and four people are sharing. First, work out the tip: $100 multiplied by 15, divided by 100, is $15.00. Then add the tip to the bill to get the total: $100 plus $15 is $115.00. Finally, split the total between the four people: $115 divided by 4 is $28.75 each, and the tip works out at $3.75 per person. That is all the calculator does, but it does it instantly, so you can check the figures at the table instead of doing the sums in your head.
How much should you tip?
In the United States, 15 to 20 percent is the standard range for table service in a restaurant, with 15 percent seen as a normal tip and 20 percent as a generous one. Many people choose 18 percent as a middle ground, and some tip more when the service was excellent or the meal was complicated. For takeaway orders a smaller tip is common, and for a drink at a bar a dollar or two per drink, or about 15 to 20 percent of the tab, is a usual guide.
For deliveries, many people tip 10 to 20 percent of the order, or a few dollars for a small order, and a little more in bad weather. Hotel housekeeping is often tipped a few dollars per night, and a taxi or rideshare driver usually gets 10 to 15 percent. Small, regular tips like these are a normal part of the service in the United States, but again, the custom is different elsewhere, so check before you travel.
Tipping customs differ by country, so check the local custom before you travel. In some countries a service charge is already included in the bill, and in others tipping is not expected at all. If a service charge is already on the bill, there is usually no need to add a full tip on top — you can simply round the total up if you were happy with the service. Whatever you choose, the tip is yours to decide: the calculator only works out the numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I tip?
A tip of 15 to 20 percent is standard for table service in the United States. Use 15 percent for normal service, 20 percent for very good service, and a lower percentage if the service was poor. In other countries, check the local custom first, because tipping is not expected everywhere.
How is the tip calculated?
The tip is the bill amount multiplied by the tip percentage and divided by 100. For a $100 bill at 15 percent, that is 100 times 15 divided by 100, which is $15.00. The total bill is the bill plus the tip, so $100 plus $15 is $115.00.
Can I split the bill between people?
Yes. Set the number of people in the calculator and it divides the total bill and the tip equally between them. For example, a $115 total split between four people is $28.75 each. If you enter zero people, the calculator treats it as one person.
What if the service was bad?
That is your call. You can choose a lower percentage, or leave no tip at all. The calculator will work with whatever percentage you enter, including zero.
Is the tip calculated before or after tax?
Usually on the pre-tax bill amount. Most people work out the tip from the food and drink total before sales tax is added, so if your bill shows tax separately, use the pre-tax amount as the bill.
This tip calculator gives quick estimates to help you settle the bill. The figures are only a guide, and the final tip is always your choice.