Tip Calculator

Calculate the tip amount and total bill quickly. Split the total evenly among any number of people.

Tip Calculator

Calculate the tip amount and split the bill evenly among any number of people.

Bill Amount

Tip Percentage15%

Number of People

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How to use Tip Calculator

1
Enter the bill total.
2
Select a preset tip percentage or use the slider for a custom amount.
3
Enter the number of people to split the bill.
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See the tip amount and per-person share instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a standard tip percentage?

In the US, 15-20% is standard for restaurants. In the UK, 10-12.5% is common. In many Asian countries, tipping is not expected.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

It is generally considered appropriate to tip on the pre-tax amount, though many people tip on the total for simplicity.

Detailed Guide

The Math Nobody Wants to Do at the Table

You've just finished a great meal. The bill arrives, everyone's phones are going back in pockets, and someone says "so... how much do we each owe?" What follows is a moment of collective mental strain that no one enjoys.

Our tip calculator handles the math instantly — tip amount, total per person, and exactly how to round so everyone pays a clean number.

How Tipping Works Around the World

Tipping customs vary dramatically by country, and knowing the norms matters if you're traveling:

Region	Typical Restaurant Tip	Notes
USA & Canada	18–22%	Expected, sometimes built into the bill
UK	10–15%	Check if service charge already included
Australia	0–10%	Optional, not expected
Japan	0%	Tipping is considered rude
France	5–10%	Service included by law, tip is bonus
UAE / Middle East	10–15%	Appreciated but not required
India	10%	Common in urban restaurants
Brazil	10%	Usually added to the bill automatically

Always check your bill first. Many restaurants automatically add a service charge (usually 10–15%). If they do, tipping on top double-tips your server. Look for lines labeled "service charge," "gratuity," or "serviço."

What Percentage Should You Tip?

Tipping percentages aren't just social convention — they're meant to reflect the quality of service:

15% — Standard / Acceptable Service was correct but unremarkable. Your order arrived as expected, your drinks were refilled, nothing went wrong. This is the baseline in most tipping cultures.

18% — Good Service The server was attentive, friendly, and got everything right. This is what most people default to.

20% — Great Service Your server went above the baseline — remembered a preference, handled a problem gracefully, made the meal noticeably better. This is the most common "generous but not excessive" tip in North America.

25%+ — Exceptional Reserved for genuinely standout service, a special occasion, or a server who handled a difficult situation with grace.

10% or less — Service Was Poor If service was genuinely bad (not because the kitchen was backed up — that's not the server's fault), a reduced tip communicates dissatisfaction. Leaving no tip at all in tipping cultures is generally reserved for genuinely unacceptable experiences.