About the Tip Calculator
Calculate tips quickly and easily. Enter your bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and split the cost among any number of people. The calculator supports multiple currencies based on your locale.
Tip Calculator
Calculate tips, split bills, and find per-person amounts instantly.
Tip Amount$0.00
Total Bill$0.00
Per Person$0.00
Total Per Person$0.00
FAQ
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once loaded, all calculations happen in your browser.
Can I split the bill?
Yes. Set the number of people and the calculator shows per-person amounts.
What is the standard tip percentage for restaurants?
In the US, 15–20% is standard for sit-down service, with 18% being the most common. For exceptional service, tip 20–25%. For buffets or counter service, 10% is typical. In many European countries, service is included in the bill, so check first.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Technically, tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is standard etiquette. However, many people calculate on the total including tax for simplicity. The difference is small — on a $50 bill with 8% tax, tipping 18% pre-tax vs. post-tax is $9.00 vs. $9.72.
How much should I tip for food delivery?
Most etiquette experts recommend 10–15% of the order total or a minimum of $3–5, whichever is greater. For large orders or during bad weather, consider tipping more. Unlike dining in, delivery drivers use their own vehicles and pay for gas.
Is it rude to tip less than 15%?
In the US, tipping below 15% typically signals dissatisfaction with the service. If service was genuinely poor, speak with a manager rather than leaving an insulting tip. Servers rely on tips to meet minimum wage in most states.
How to Use the Tip Calculator
- Enter your bill amount in the "Bill Amount" field. Type the total before tip.
- Choose your tip percentage using the slider or tap one of the quick buttons (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, or 25%). The slider lets you fine-tune any value from 0% to 40%.
- Set the number of people if you're splitting the bill. Use the plus and minus buttons or type directly.
- Review the results — you'll instantly see the tip amount, total bill, per-person tip, and total per person.
- Adjust on the fly — all values update in real time as you change inputs, so you can experiment with different tip amounts and splits.
Understanding Tip Culture and Etiquette
Tipping customs vary dramatically around the world. In the United States, a tip of 15–20% is standard for sit-down restaurant service, with 18% being the most common benchmark. The federal minimum wage for tipped workers in the US is just $2.13 per hour, which is why tips are considered an essential part of a server's income rather than a bonus. For exceptional service, many diners tip 20–25%, while 15% signals satisfactory service.
In contrast, many European countries include a service charge in the bill. In the UK, a 12.5% service charge is often added automatically, while in France the "service compris" note on your bill means a 15% tip is already included. In Japan, tipping is not customary and can even be considered rude — excellent service is simply part of the standard. Always check your bill for included service charges before adding an additional tip.
Beyond restaurants, tipping applies to many service industries: bartenders ($1–2 per drink), taxi and rideshare drivers (10–15%), hotel housekeeping ($2–5 per night), and food delivery drivers (10–15% or $3–5 minimum). When splitting a bill among friends, a good rule of thumb is to calculate the tip on the pre-tax subtotal, then divide the total evenly or by what each person ordered.