Tip Calculator
Enter the bill amount and tip percentage to calculate the tip, total, and per-person share. Common tip presets included.
Tip percentage
Calculated locally in your browser.
How to use
- Bill amount — enter the total bill before tip.
- Tip percentage — choose a preset (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or type a custom percentage.
- Number of people — enter how many people are splitting the bill. Default is 1.
Example
- Bill: $100.00
- Tip: 20%
- People: 4
- Tip amount: $20.00
- Total bill: $120.00
- Per person: $30.00
Tip percentage guide
- 10% — for minimal or counter service
- 15% — standard for adequate service
- 18% — good service at a sit-down restaurant
- 20% — great service, recommended default
- 25% — exceptional service
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I calculate tip before or after sales tax?
Standard dining etiquette suggests calculating tip on the pre-tax food and beverage subtotal. However, calculating post-tax is also common and customary on modern card terminals. See our tip guide for detailed nuances.
How do I split an uneven bill among multiple people?
This calculator divides the total bill evenly across all guests. For itemized splits where dishes vary significantly in price, calculate each diner's subtotal and multiply by (1 + Tip% / 100).
What are typical tipping percentages for dining?
In North American restaurants, 15% is standard baseline service, 18–20% is recommended for good to attentive service, and 25% is customary for exceptional hospitality.
How do I calculate a tip in my head quickly?
Move the decimal point one place to the left to find 10% (e.g. $64 becomes $6.40). Double that number to get 20% ($12.80), or take half of 10% ($3.20) and add it to 10% to get 15% ($9.60).
What is the difference between a tip and an automatic service charge?
A tip (gratuity) is voluntary and legally belongs to service workers in most jurisdictions. An automatic service charge is mandatory and belongs to the restaurant, which may or may not distribute it to servers.
Do I tip on wine, cocktails, or alcohol at the same rate?
At full-service restaurants, standard practice is to tip the same percentage on the entire bill including drinks. At a standalone bar, tipping $1–$2 per beer/drink or 18–20% on an open tab is customary.
How much should I tip for food delivery drivers?
Standard food delivery tip is 15–20% of the food order, with a recommended minimum of $3 to $5 (especially in poor weather, long travel distances, or during peak traffic).
Is any bill or payment data sent to a server?
No. Calculations happen 100% locally in your browser session. No data is stored, cached, or transmitted across the network.