Calculate the perfect tip by service quality, split any bill between friends, and see exactly how much each person owes — in any currency, instantly.
Whether you're at a restaurant, splitting with friends, or need a precise custom rate — pick the tab and get an instant answer.
Type the subtotal from your bill. You can enter the pre-tax or post-tax amount — whichever you prefer.
Choose from five service quality presets (10%–30%) or enter any custom percentage in Custom % mode.
Switch to Split Bill tab. Use the + / − buttons to set the number of people and see exactly what each person owes.
See tip amount, total bill, and per-person share. A quick-reference panel shows all standard tip rates at once.
Tipping norms vary widely by industry, country, and context. Use this reference guide to know exactly what's expected — or appropriate — wherever you are.
The most common use case. Enter your subtotal, pick a service quality, and know your tip and total before the server returns.
Use Split Bill mode to divide the total (including tip) across any number of people. Eliminates awkward money conversations at the table.
Quickly calculate the right tip for your driver. Enter the fare and select a quality level — done in 5 seconds before you step out.
Know exactly how much to tip bellhops, housekeeping, and concierge staff — especially when visiting a country with unfamiliar tipping customs.
Use Custom % mode for any service percentage. Whether it's 18% for a haircut or a flat $10 for a nail appointment — calculate it precisely.
Accurately log tip amounts for business meal reimbursement. Know the exact split between pre-tax tip, tax, and total for clean expense reporting.
A tip calculator is a free online tool that instantly calculates the gratuity amount for any service bill, based on the bill total and your chosen tip percentage. Rather than doing mental math at the restaurant table — while the server waits and your friends watch — a tip calculator gives you an accurate answer in under two seconds.
This improved tip calculator goes beyond a basic gratuity tool. It offers three distinct modes: a Quick Tip calculator with service quality presets, a Split Bill calculator for dividing costs between multiple people, and a Custom Percentage calculator for any non-standard rate or a fixed tip amount override.
The math behind tip calculation is straightforward once you understand it. Gratuity is calculated as a percentage of your bill amount:
Tip = Bill Amount × (Tip % ÷ 100)
Total = Bill Amount + Tip
Bill: $78.50 · Service: Good (20% tip)
Tip = $78.50 × 0.20 = $15.70
Total = $78.50 + $15.70
Don't always have your phone handy? These mental shortcuts work well for common tip rates:
Rounding Tip: When dining with others, it's common to round the tip up to a clean number to simplify splitting. For example, rounding a $13.20 tip up to $14.00 makes per-person math easier. Use our Round Up Tip option to do this automatically.
This is one of the most debated tipping questions. Both approaches are widely used, and there's no universal rule — but here's how most etiquette experts frame it:
The traditional view is that you tip on the pre-tax amount, since the server didn't "provide" the tax component. This results in a slightly lower tip. If your meal subtotal is $80 and tax brings it to $90, tipping 20% on $80 gives an $16 tip vs $18 on the post-tax total.
Most diners today simply tip on the full total shown on the receipt. It's easier, and the difference is usually small. Many restaurant point-of-sale tip prompts are already calculated on the post-tax total.
Our calculator: Enter whichever amount is on your receipt — subtotal or total. The choice is yours. For pre-tax tipping, enter just the food and drink subtotal. For post-tax, enter the full receipt total.
Splitting a restaurant bill fairly is a common social challenge. The cleanest approach is to add the tip first, then divide:
Bill: $160 · Tax: $14.40 · Tip: 20% of $160 = $32
Grand Total = $160 + $14.40 + $32 = $206.40
Per person: $206.40 ÷ 4
The practice of tipping is believed to have originated in 16th-century England. Tavern customers would give extra money to workers inscribed as "To Insure Promptitude" — from which the abbreviation TIP is thought (though debated) to derive. The practice spread to North America in the early 1900s, initially meeting public resistance before becoming deeply embedded in US dining culture.
Today, tipping customs vary dramatically by country. In the United States, tipping is not optional in practice — servers often earn below minimum wage with the expectation that tips make up the difference. In Japan, tips are considered rude and may be refused. In Australia and most of Europe, service charges are included in wages and tipping is optional but appreciated.
Understanding local customs before traveling is essential — our tipping guide above covers the most common destinations.
Yes — in the US, tip on the full bill including drinks. Wine and cocktails inflate the bill significantly, so some diners tip a flat amount per drink ($1–2) plus a percentage on food when ordering expensive bottles.
Check whether the service charge goes directly to staff. In many countries it goes to the business, not the server. If in doubt, it's appropriate to ask — and if the service charge doesn't go to staff, consider adding a small tip directly.
Opinions vary. For simple pickup orders, 10% is considered generous. For complex orders, meals from small independent restaurants, or when the staff spent significant time preparing your food, 15–20% is appropriate.
Quick answers to the most common questions about tips, gratuity, and bill splitting.
Multiply your bill by the tip percentage divided by 100. For a 20% tip on a $50 bill: $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip, total = $60. In your head: find 10% of the bill (move decimal left), then double it. Use the Quick Tip tab above to do this instantly with service quality presets.
In the US, 18–22% is the current standard for good service — not 15% as it was a decade ago. For exceptional service, 25–30% is a meaningful way to show appreciation. For average service, 15–18% is acceptable. In the UK, 10–15% is standard. In many other countries, tipping is optional or not customary. See the country-by-country guide above for specifics.
Use the Split Bill tab above. Enter the total bill, choose your tip percentage, and use the + / − buttons to set the number of people. The calculator instantly shows how much each person owes — including their share of the tip. For a $120 bill with 20% tip split 4 ways: each person pays $36.
Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax subtotal, since the server didn't provide the taxing service. However, many people today tip on the post-tax total for simplicity — the difference is usually small. On a $80 bill with 10% tax, 20% tip on pre-tax = $16 vs $17.60 post-tax. Our calculator accepts either amount — enter whichever you prefer.
Common 20% tip amounts: $45 bill → $9 tip ($54 total). $60 bill → $12 tip ($72 total). $75 bill → $15 tip ($90 total). $100 bill → $20 tip ($120 total). The quick mental trick: find 10% (move decimal left), then double it.
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