Tip Calculator
Calculate tip amount and split bills
About Tip Calculator
Tip Calculator is a free online tool that calculates the tip amount for a restaurant bill or service, and splits the total evenly among multiple people. Enter the bill amount, select a tip percentage, and specify the number of people — the tool shows the tip per person, total per person, and the grand total.
Tipping is a social custom in many countries, particularly in the United States, Canada, and parts of the Middle East and Latin America, where tips form a significant part of service workers' income. In the US, the standard tip range is 15–20% for restaurant service (15% for adequate service, 18–20% for good service, 20%+ for excellent service). For other services: 15–20% for hair salons, 10–20% for taxi rides, $1–5 per bag for hotel porters, $1–5 per night for hotel housekeeping, and typically nothing for counter service or fast food.
Tipping culture varies significantly by country. In Japan and South Korea, tipping is considered rude — service staff may refuse tips or find them insulting. In Australia, New Zealand, and most of Europe, tipping is appreciated but not obligatory — rounding up the bill or leaving small change is common. In the UK, 10–12.5% is standard at sit-down restaurants, though many now add a service charge automatically.
When splitting a bill with a group, it is important to decide whether to split the tip evenly (simpler), or proportionally based on what each person ordered (more precise but complicated). For most casual dining, splitting evenly is the norm. The tip calculator handles both scenarios — enter the total bill and number of people for an even split.
How to Use Tip Calculator
- 1Enter the total bill amount before tip
- 2Select or enter a tip percentage (15%, 18%, 20%, or custom)
- 3Enter the number of people splitting the bill
- 4View the tip amount, total bill, and per-person share
Frequently Asked Questions
15% for adequate service, 18–20% for good service, and 20%+ for excellent service is the standard US range. In many other countries, 10–15% is common at sit-down restaurants. Always check if a service charge has already been added to the bill.
Tipping on the pre-tax amount is technically correct and was the original convention. Tipping on the post-tax amount has become common in practice and makes very little difference (typically less than 1% of the total bill). Either is acceptable.
In the US and Canada, where tipped workers often earn below minimum wage with tips expected to make up the difference, not tipping is considered rude unless service was genuinely poor. In countries where tipping is optional or uncommon, there is no social obligation.
No. If the bill includes a service charge (typically 10–15%), that IS the tip. Adding another tip on top is entirely optional. Check your bill carefully — "service charge" and "gratuity" both mean a tip has already been included.
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