Tip Calculator

Tip Calculator & Bill Splitter

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Tip Calculator — How Much to Tip and Split the Bill

Our tip calculator makes it effortless to figure out how much to leave as a gratuity and how to split a restaurant bill evenly among friends. Select one of the preset tip percentages (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or enter a custom amount, and the results update in real time as you type.

How to Use the Tip Calculator

Enter your total bill amount, choose your tip percentage, and set the number of people sharing the bill. The calculator instantly shows the tip amount, the total bill (food + tip), the amount each person owes, and the tip each person contributes. No mental arithmetic required.

Tipping Etiquette Around the World

Tipping customs vary significantly by country and culture:

  • United States: 15–20% is standard for sit-down restaurants. 20–25% for excellent service. Some restaurants automatically add an 18–20% gratuity for large parties.
  • United Kingdom: 10–15% is typical if service charge is not already included. Check the bill first.
  • Australia/New Zealand: Tipping is not expected but appreciated for exceptional service (5–10%).
  • Japan/South Korea: Tipping is generally not practiced and can be considered rude.
  • India: 10% is common in restaurants; rounding up is standard for taxis and small services.
  • Europe (continental): Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is typical.

What Percentage Should You Tip?

In the US, the standard breakdown is: 10% for adequate service, 15% for good service, 18–20% for very good service, and 25%+ for exceptional service. Many people use 20% as a default because it is easy to calculate mentally (move the decimal one place left, then double it).

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Most etiquette guides suggest tipping on the pre-tax subtotal. However, in practice many people simply tip on the total bill — the difference is minimal and tipping on the total is increasingly common.
Is a service charge the same as a tip?
Not always. A service charge is a mandatory fee added by the restaurant and may be distributed differently among staff. A tip (gratuity) is discretionary and typically goes to the server. If a service charge is already added, you don't need to tip additionally unless you choose to.
How do I split the bill if people ordered different amounts?
This calculator splits the total evenly. For uneven splits, calculate each person's share of the food separately, then add the proportional tip for each share.
Should I tip on takeout orders?
Tipping on takeout is increasingly common (10–15% is typical in the US), especially post-pandemic when it helps support restaurant staff. It's optional but appreciated.
Do I tip on discounted amounts or the original price?
Etiquette generally suggests tipping on the full pre-discount price, since the server's effort was the same regardless of any coupon or deal you used.