Tip Calculator

Calculate the tip, total bill, and per-person split in seconds. Adjust the percentage and party size to see it update live.

Enter Your Bill

Set the amount, tip percent, and number of people.

Total Per Person

$0.00

Tip Amount

$0.00

Total Bill

$0.00

How do you calculate a tip?

Multiply the bill by the tip percentage. A $50 bill with a 20% tip is $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip, for a total of $60. Split across 2 people, that's $30 each.

Tip = Bill × (Tip % / 100)

How Tipping Works

A tip, or gratuity, is an additional amount added to a bill as a thank-you for service, most commonly at restaurants but also for delivery, salons, taxis, and other service industries. It is calculated as a percentage of the bill (typically the pre-tax subtotal) and added on top of the base amount.

Solved Example

A $50 restaurant bill with an 18% tip, split between 3 people:

Tip = $50 × 0.18 = $9.00

Total = $50 + $9.00 = $59.00

Per Person = $59.00 / 3 = $19.67

Common Tipping Guidelines

  • Restaurants (US): 15-20% is standard for table service; 20%+ for exceptional service.
  • Delivery: 10-15%, or a flat $3-5 for smaller orders.
  • Salons and barbers: 15-20% is common in most regions.
  • Taxis and rideshare: 10-15%, or round up to the nearest dollar for short trips.

Tipping customs vary significantly by country; some countries include service in the bill by default or consider tipping unnecessary or even unusual.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do you calculate a tip?

Multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage (as a decimal). For example, a $50 bill with a 20% tip is $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip, for a total of $60.

2. What is a standard tip percentage?

In the United States, 15-20% is the most commonly cited range for restaurant service, with 20% often considered standard for good service. Tipping norms vary significantly by country and by service type.

3. Should you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Etiquette guidance generally suggests tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, since the tax portion is not part of the service being tipped. In practice, many people simply tip on the total for convenience.

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