Tip Calculator
Calculate tips and split bills with our free online tip calculator. Perfect for tip calculator, bill tip calculator, and split bill calculator needs.
Bill Split Calculator | Tip Percentage Calculator | Restaurant Tip Calculator
Our tip calculator helps you calculate tips quickly and split bills fairly among friends and colleagues.
How to Use the Tip Calculator
- Enter the bill amount — the total before tip.
- Select a tip percentage — common options are 15%, 18%, and 20%, or enter a custom amount.
- Enter the number of people to split the bill between.
- Click "Calculate" to see the tip amount, total bill, and each person's share.
Understanding Tipping Etiquette
Tipping is a customary practice in the United States and many other countries where service workers rely on tips as a significant part of their income. Knowing when and how much to tip helps ensure fair compensation and avoids awkward situations.
Standard Tipping Guidelines in the US
- Sit-down restaurants: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill. 20% is the new standard for good service.
- Buffets: 10% is appropriate.
- Takeout and delivery: 10–15% for delivery, optional for takeout.
- Bartenders: $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of the tab.
- Hairdressers: 15–20% of the service cost.
- Taxi/rideshare: 15–20% of the fare.
How to Calculate Tip Quickly
For a quick 20% tip, move the decimal point one place left (giving you 10%) and double it. On a $65 bill: 10% = $6.50, doubled = $13.00 tip. For 15%, find 10% and add half of that: $6.50 + $3.25 = $9.75. Our calculator handles any percentage instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
The standard tip at a sit-down restaurant in the US is 15–20% of the pre-tax bill. For excellent service, 20–25% is appropriate. For poor service, 10–15% is still customary as servers earn below minimum wage in many states.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax subtotal. However, tipping on the total including tax is becoming more common and is perfectly acceptable. The difference is usually small — on a $50 bill with 8% tax, the difference is less than $1.
How do I split a bill fairly?
The simplest method is dividing the total (including tip) equally among all diners. For uneven orders, calculate each person's share of the subtotal, then add their proportional tip. Our calculator splits bills evenly and calculates per-person amounts instantly.