A tip is a percentage of the bill for service. This calculator applies your chosen rate to the bill, shows the total with tip, and splits it evenly by the number of people.
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A tip calculator computes the gratuity amount, total bill, and per-person share based on a bill subtotal, tip percentage, and number of diners.
A tip calculator computes the gratuity amount, total bill, and per-person share based on a bill subtotal, tip percentage, and number of diners.
A tip calculator automates the arithmetic of restaurant and service tipping. You enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and optionally split the result across multiple people. The calculator returns the tip amount, the total with tip, and each person's share when splitting equally.
Check the receipt for an auto-gratuity or service charge before adding a second tip — double-tipping is a common mistake.
Common US reference points: 10% light, 15% standard minimum for many sit-down meals, 18–20% typical for good service, 20%+ for excellent — adjust for local norms.
We compute tip from bill and percentage, then compute total and per-person splits.
Formula
Tip = bill × (tip% ÷ 100)
Total = bill + tip
Per person = total ÷ peopleType the bill amount before or after tax — the calculator works either way. For pre-tax tipping, use the subtotal line on your receipt.
Select 15%, 18%, 20%, or 25%, or enter a custom percentage. 20% is the US standard for good restaurant service.
Enter how many people are splitting the bill. Set to 1 if you're calculating the total for a single payer.
The calculator instantly shows the tip amount, the grand total, and each person's share including tip.
Input
Bill: $87.50 · Tip: 20% · Split: 3 peopleOutput
Tip: $17.50 · Total: $105.00 · Per person: $35.00The most common use case — a group meal where everyone pays equally. The 20% tip ($17.50) is added to the pre-split total before dividing by three.
Input
Bill: $32.00 · Tip: 15% · Split: 1Output
Tip: $4.80 · Total: $36.80Delivery tips go directly to the driver, not the platform. 15% on a $32 order is $4.80. If the delivery fee is separate, tip on the food subtotal only.
Input
Bill: $62.40 · Tip: 18% · Split: 2Output
Tip: $11.23 · Total: $73.63 · Per person: $36.82$62.40 × 0.18 = $11.23 tip; $62.40 + $11.23 = $73.63 total; ÷ 2 = $36.82 each.
Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.
Restaurant diners
Enter the bill total, pick a tip percentage, and divide by the number of people at the table. The calculator eliminates mental math errors and rounding disputes.
Food delivery customers
Calculate a percentage-based tip on the food subtotal. Delivery fees are not automatically tips — the driver typically receives only the tip amount you select.
Travelers abroad
Tipping customs vary by country. Use the calculator with any percentage — 10% in the UK, 5–10% in most of Europe, 0% in Japan — to get the exact amount quickly.
Event planners and hosts
Calculate the expected tip total for catering staff and bartenders before an event so you have cash or card amounts ready.
Common US tipping ranges by service category. Customs vary significantly outside the US.
| Service | Standard Tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant (sit-down) | 18–20% | 15% for adequate; 25%+ for exceptional service |
| Food delivery | 15–20% | Minimum $3–5 regardless of order size |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | 15–20% | Tip through the app; cash also accepted |
| Hotel housekeeping | $3–5/night | Leave daily; staff may change each day |
| Hotel bellhop | $1–2 per bag | |
| Hair salon / barber | 15–20% | Also tip assistants who wash your hair |
| Taxi | 15–20% | Round up to nearest dollar at minimum |
| Food counter/cafe | 10–15% (optional) | Depends on level of service |
In many countries outside the US (e.g., Japan), tipping is uncommon. Check local customs.
| Related tool | Use this tool when | Use related tool when |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage Calculator | Use the tip calculator for bill splitting and per-person totals in dining scenarios. | Use the percentage calculator for general-purpose percentage math across any numbers. |
| Date Calculator | Use the tip calculator when you need service gratuity amounts at a table or on a receipt. | Use the date calculator for scheduling, deadlines, and date arithmetic. |
Check your receipt for 'auto-gratuity', 'service charge', or 'gratuity included'. Large-party bills often include 18–20% automatically.
Most etiquette guidance says tip on the pre-tax subtotal, but either is acceptable. Just be consistent.
10% is considered below the minimum acceptable tip for standard service in the US. 18–20% is the current norm; 15% is for mediocre service.
Likely cause: Rounding of the per-person amount. Multiplying the per-person share by the number of people can be $0.01-$0.03 off due to rounding.
Fix: One person pays the rounded-up amount. The total shown is always exact — use that as the authoritative figure.
Likely cause: Both practices are common and neither is universally wrong.
Fix: Tipping on pre-tax is technically correct etiquette; tipping on the post-tax amount (total bill) is common and simpler. The difference on a $50 bill is about $1–2 at 20%.
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18–20% is the current standard for good restaurant service in the US. 15% is the minimum for acceptable service. 25% or more is appropriate for exceptional service or when you're a regular. For bars, $1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab is customary.
Etiquette traditionally says tip on the pre-tax subtotal, but tipping on the post-tax total is also widely accepted. On a $50 meal with $4 tax, the difference at 20% tip is only $0.80. Use whichever is easier — the server won't know either way.
In practice, yes. Gratuity and tip are used interchangeably. The distinction matters when a restaurant adds an 'auto-gratuity' or 'service charge' to the bill — this is a mandatory fee, not a voluntary tip. Check your receipt before adding more.
15–20% of the food subtotal, or a minimum of $3–5 for smaller orders. Delivery fees paid to the platform are not tips — the driver typically receives only the tip you enter at checkout.
Tipping customs vary by country and venue. This tool performs arithmetic only and does not provide financial advice. Always check your receipt for included service charges or automatic gratuity.
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Reviewed by EverydayTools Editorial Team on 2026-05-03.