Tip Calculator – Work Out the Tip & Split the Bill
Enter your bill amount, pick a tip percentage, and split the total between any number of people — instantly.
Tip Calculator
Tip Calculator: The Complete Guide
Splitting a bill and figuring out the right tip in your head is one of those small everyday math problems that's easy to get wrong — especially with a group, after a big meal, when you're just trying to enjoy the evening. This tip calculator does the math instantly: enter your bill, pick a percentage, and see exactly what to pay and how much each person owes.
How This Calculator Works
The tip amount is your bill multiplied by the tip percentage. The total is your bill plus that tip. If you're splitting with others, the calculator divides the total evenly and shows the amount per person.
Example:
Bill: $80.00 — Tip: 20% — Split between 4 people
Calculation:
Tip amount: 80 × 0.20 = $16.00
Total bill: 80 + 16 = $96.00
Per person: 96 ÷ 4 = $24.00
How to Use This Tip Calculator
- Enter your bill amount in the field above.
- Pick a tip percentage using the quick buttons (10–25%), or type a custom percentage.
- Enter how many people are splitting the bill — leave it at 1 if you're not splitting.
- Click "Calculate Tip" to see the tip amount, total bill, and amount per person instantly.
How Much Should You Tip?
Tipping norms vary a lot depending on where you are and what kind of service you're paying for — there's no single global answer. In the United States, 15–20% is typical for restaurant table service, often rising to 20%+ for excellent service. In many other countries, tipping is smaller, optional, built into the bill as a service charge, or not customary at all. If you're traveling, it's worth checking local norms rather than assuming your home country's standard applies.
As a general reference point for table service where tipping is customary:
- 10%: Acceptable for basic or counter service in many places
- 15%: A standard, respectable tip for decent service
- 18–20%: Common for good full-service dining in tipping-culture countries
- 25%+: Reserved for exceptional service
Features of This Tip Calculator
Who Uses a Tip Calculator?
- Diners: Quickly work out a fair tip at a restaurant without doing mental math at the table.
- Groups splitting a bill: See exactly what each person owes, including their share of the tip.
- Delivery & rideshare customers: Work out an appropriate tip for delivery drivers or rideshare trips.
- Salon & spa visitors: Many personal service industries also follow tipping norms similar to dining.
- Travelers: Quickly convert an unfamiliar tipping percentage into an actual amount in a new currency or context.