How do I calculate a 20% tip?

Multiply the chosen bill by 0.20. On $100 that is $20. This page also adds tax and a split if you enter them.

How much is a 15% tip?

Fifteen percent of $100 is $15. On $50 it is $7.50. Use the reference table for other bill sizes.

How much is an 18% tip?

Eighteen percent of $86.50 is $15.57, so the total is $102.07. Tap 18% on the calculator to reuse that rate.

How much is a 25% tip?

A quarter of the chosen bill: $25 on $100, $12.50 on $50. It is a common “thank you” rate, not a requirement.

How do I calculate a tip on a restaurant bill?

Enter the check, pick a percentage, and decide whether tax is in the tip base. Split by the number of diners if you share the table.

Should I tip before or after tax?

Both methods are used. On $100 + 8% tax at 20%, pre-tax tip is $20 and after-tax tip is $21.60. Choose the method you use.

Can I split a bill with tip?

Yes. Equal split divides the exact total. Unequal split assigns tip in proportion to each person's pre-tip share.

Can I calculate a tip for multiple people?

Set the number of people. Leftover cents are spread so the shares still add up to the exact total.

What is the difference between a tip and gratuity?

Everyday speech treats them as the same. A printed service charge or auto-gratuity is a fee on the bill, not an extra voluntary tip.

Can I enter a custom tip percentage?

Yes. Type any rate such as 12 or 22.5, or switch to a fixed dollar tip under Advanced.

Does the calculator round the final amount?

Only if you turn rounding on. The exact total stays visible next to a rounded-up, nearest-dollar, or per-person-up figure.

Is this tip calculator free?

Yes. There is no signup. Tip, tax, and split math run in the browser.

Does the tip calculator store my bill amount?

No. Amounts stay in this tab. They are not uploaded or written into the page URL.

Can I use this calculator on my phone?

Yes. The bill field and percentage buttons are sized for a phone, including at a restaurant table.

Free Tip Calculator – Calculate Tip, Total & Split Bill

Calculate your tip, total bill, tax-aware gratuity, and per-person share instantly. Choose a common tip percentage or enter a custom amount.

Calculate tip and total

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What Is a Tip Calculator?

A tip calculator — also used as a gratuity calculator — turns a bill and a percentage into a tip amount, a new total, and an optional per-person share. Enter the restaurant or delivery total, pick 15%, 18%, 20%, or a custom rate, add tax if you want, and split the check. Use it for a receipt at the table or a delivery gratuity. The math runs in your browser.

How to Use the Tip Calculator

Enter your bill amount.
Choose 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%, or a custom percentage.
Add tax and choose whether to calculate the tip before or after tax, if needed.
Enter the number of people if splitting the bill.
Review the tip, total, and per-person amount.

How Is a Tip Calculated?

Tip = bill × (tip percentage ÷ 100). Total = bill + tip + tax. Per person = total ÷ number of people.

Example: a $50 bill at 20% is a $10 tip and a $60 total. If tax is entered, the tip uses either the pre-tax subtotal or the after-tax amount — you choose. For general percent math that is not a tip, use the percentage calculator.

Should You Tip Before or After Tax?

People use both approaches. On a $100 subtotal with 8% tax and a 20% tip, pre-tax tipping is $20 (total $128). After-tax tipping is $21.60 (total $129.60). Neither is universally required. Pick the method you actually use.

Tip Calculator Examples

$50 at 20% → $10 tip, $60 total.
$86.50 at 18% → $15.57 tip, $102.07 total.
$120 at 20%, split 4 ways → $24 tip, $36 each.
$100 + 8% tax, 20% on pre-tax → $8 tax, $20 tip, $128 total.
$100 + 8% tax, 20% on after-tax → $8 tax, $21.60 tip, $129.60 total.
Custom 22.5% on $80 → $18 tip.

How Much Is a 15%, 18%, 20%, or 25% Tip?

Bill	10%	15%	18%	20%	25%
$20.00	$2.00	$3.00	$3.60	$4.00	$5.00
$40.00	$4.00	$6.00	$7.20	$8.00	$10.00
$50.00	$5.00	$7.50	$9.00	$10.00	$12.50
$75.00	$7.50	$11.25	$13.50	$15.00	$18.75
$100.00	$10.00	$15.00	$18.00	$20.00	$25.00
$150.00	$15.00	$22.50	$27.00	$30.00	$37.50

Calculate a Restaurant Tip and Split the Bill

For a couple, family, or group, enter the check, pick a percentage, and set the number of people. Equal split divides the exact total, including leftover cents. Unequal split allocates tip in proportion to each person’s pre-tip share when orders differ. If the table used a promo, check the discounted subtotal with the discount calculator first. For takeout sizes, the unit price calculator compares cost per unit; the average calculator can mean several past bills when you are not splitting one check.

Common Tip Calculator Mistakes

Adding a tip on top of a service charge that is already on the receipt.
Treating sales tax as if it were the tip.
Using the wrong line on the bill (pre-tax vs after-tax).
Forgetting to change the number of people.
Rounding each share so the table no longer adds up.
Entering a dollar tip in the percentage field.
Assuming every country uses the same tipping custom.

Tip vs. Gratuity: What’s the Difference?

Tip and gratuity are often used interchangeably. A mandatory service charge or auto-gratuity on a bill is not the same as an extra voluntary tip. Read the receipt before you add more.

Common US Tipping Percentages

Common tipping percentages people use in the US vary by service, venue, location, and personal preference. The calculator does not require any of these rates.

Service	People often use
Sit-down restaurant	15–20%
Food delivery	15–20% of the food subtotal
Bar	$1–2 per drink or about 15–20% of the tab
Hair salon / barber	15–20%
Taxi / rideshare	10–20%
Hotel housekeeping	A few dollars per night, local custom varies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tip calculator?: It computes a tip, a new total, and an optional per-person share from a bill and a percentage or a fixed tip amount.
How do I calculate a 20% tip?: Multiply the chosen bill by 0.20. On $100 that is $20. This page also adds tax and a split if you enter them.
How much is a 15% tip?: Fifteen percent of $100 is $15. On $50 it is $7.50. Use the reference table for other bill sizes.
How much is an 18% tip?: Eighteen percent of $86.50 is $15.57, so the total is $102.07. Tap 18% on the calculator to reuse that rate.
How much is a 25% tip?: A quarter of the chosen bill: $25 on $100, $12.50 on $50. It is a common “thank you” rate, not a requirement.
How do I calculate a tip on a restaurant bill?: Enter the check, pick a percentage, and decide whether tax is in the tip base. Split by the number of diners if you share the table.
Should I tip before or after tax?: Both methods are used. On $100 + 8% tax at 20%, pre-tax tip is $20 and after-tax tip is $21.60. Choose the method you use.
Can I split a bill with tip?: Yes. Equal split divides the exact total. Unequal split assigns tip in proportion to each person's pre-tip share.
Can I calculate a tip for multiple people?: Set the number of people. Leftover cents are spread so the shares still add up to the exact total.
What is the difference between a tip and gratuity?: Everyday speech treats them as the same. A printed service charge or auto-gratuity is a fee on the bill, not an extra voluntary tip.
Can I enter a custom tip percentage?: Yes. Type any rate such as 12 or 22.5, or switch to a fixed dollar tip under Advanced.
Does the calculator round the final amount?: Only if you turn rounding on. The exact total stays visible next to a rounded-up, nearest-dollar, or per-person-up figure.
Is this tip calculator free?: Yes. There is no signup. Tip, tax, and split math run in the browser.
Does the tip calculator store my bill amount?: No. Amounts stay in this tab. They are not uploaded or written into the page URL.
Can I use this calculator on my phone?: Yes. The bill field and percentage buttons are sized for a phone, including at a restaurant table.

Last editorial review: 2026-10-03.