Tip Calculator
Calculate your tip and split the bill evenly.
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How to Use This Calculator
Enter your bill amount and select a tip percentage. The calculator instantly shows your tip amount and total. The default is 18% — the most common tip in the US.
Splitting with a group? Expand "More Options" to enter the number of people. The calculator divides the total evenly and shows each person's share — tip included.
Share your result
Every input is encoded in the URL. Click Share, send the link to your group — they'll see the exact split. No re-entering, no screenshots.
The Formula
Tip calculation uses two straightforward formulas:
Tip = Bill × Percentage ÷ 100
Per Person = (Bill + Tip) ÷ Number of People
Where:
- Bill = the pre-tip total on your check
- Percentage = the tip rate you choose (e.g. 15, 18, 20, 25)
- Number of People = how many are splitting the bill (default 1)
Example
Dinner for 4 at a restaurant
Your group finishes dinner and the bill comes to $127. You decide on a 20% tip.
Bill amount$127.00
Tip percentage20%
Tip amount$25.40
Total$152.40
Per person (4 people)$38.10
Everyone Venmos $38.10 and you're done — no mental math, no awkward rounding debates.
FAQ
In the United States, 15–20% is the standard range for sit-down restaurants. 18% is the most common default. For exceptional service, 20–25% is generous. For counter service or takeout, 10–15% is typical but not expected.
Either is fine. Etiquette experts are split on this. Technically, tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is correct, but most people simply tip on the total shown on the bill. The difference is usually small — on a $100 bill with 8% tax, tipping 20% on pre-tax vs. after-tax is only a $1.60 difference.
It varies widely by country. In many European countries, service charge is included in the bill and tipping is optional (rounding up is common). In Japan, tipping can be considered rude. In Canada and Mexico, tipping culture is similar to the US. Always check local customs when traveling.
A 10% tip is generally considered the minimum, even for poor service. Leaving nothing sends a message but hurts the server, who may rely on tips as their primary income. If the experience was truly bad, speak to a manager instead — it's more effective and addresses the actual problem.