Tip Calculator

Enter your bill amount, pick a tip percentage from popular presets or type a custom rate, and optionally split the total among multiple people. Instantly see the tip amount, total, and per-person cost.

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How to Use

Quick Restaurant Tip

Enter a bill of 85.50 and select 18% to see a tip of 15.39 and a total of 100.89.

Split a Group Dinner

Enter a bill of 240, select 20% tip, and set the number of people to 4. Each person pays 72.00.

Custom Tip Percentage

Click "Custom" and enter 22% on a 50.00 bill to see a tip of 11.00 and a total of 61.00.


How It Works

How Tip Calculation Works

The tip is calculated by multiplying the bill amount by the tip percentage divided by 100. The total is the bill plus the tip. When splitting among multiple people, both the tip and total are divided by the number of people.

Standard Tipping Guidelines

In the United States, 15-20% is customary for sit-down restaurants. 10% is common for counter service. Many countries have different tipping norms; this calculator lets you enter any percentage to fit your local customs.


Frequently Asked Questions

In the US, 15-20% is standard for restaurants. For exceptional service, 25% or more is common. For counter service or takeout, 10-15% is typical.
Etiquette experts generally recommend tipping on the pre-tax amount, though tipping on the post-tax total is also widely accepted and simpler to calculate.
Enter the total number of people and the calculator divides the tip and total evenly. For cent-level rounding differences, one person may pay a penny more.

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