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Tip Calculator - Calculate Tips & Split Bills Easily

Free tip calculator to quickly calculate tip amounts, total bills, and split between multiple people. Perfect for restaurants, delivery, and service workers.

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iAbout This Calculator

Figuring out the right tip amount shouldn't require mental math gymnastics while you're enjoying time with friends or family. Our free tip calculator instantly computes the perfect tip amount based on your bill total and preferred tip percentage. Whether you're dining at a restaurant, ordering delivery, using rideshare services, or getting a haircut, this tool helps you tip fairly and split bills evenly among any number of people. Simply enter your bill amount, select your tip percentage, and specify how many people are splitting the bill to get instant results.

?How to Use

  1. 1

    Enter the total bill amount before tip. This is the subtotal on your receipt, typically before taxes are added (though tipping on the after-tax amount is also common).

  2. 2

    Select your desired tip percentage from the preset options (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) based on the quality of service received.

  3. 3

    Enter the number of people splitting the bill. For solo dining, leave this at 1.

  4. 4

    Click Calculate to see the tip amount, total bill with tip, and the per-person amount if splitting.

  5. 5

    Adjust the tip percentage up or down based on service quality or local tipping customs.

fFormula

Tip = Bill \times \frac{Tip\%}{100}

The tip amount is calculated by multiplying the bill by the tip percentage divided by 100. The total is the bill plus tip, and the per-person amount divides the total by the number of people.

Tip
The gratuity amount to leave
Bill
The pre-tip bill total
Tip%
The tip percentage (e.g., 18 for 18%)
Total
Bill + Tip
Per Person
Total / Number of People

Examples

Restaurant Dinner

Inputs: billAmount: 85.5, tipPercentage: 20, numPeople: 2
$51.30/person

An $85.50 dinner bill with 20% tip ($17.10) totals $102.60. Split between 2 people, each pays $51.30.

Solo Lunch

Inputs: billAmount: 24.75, tipPercentage: 18, numPeople: 1
$29.21 total

A $24.75 lunch with 18% tip ($4.46) comes to $29.21 total for one person.

Group Dinner

Inputs: billAmount: 256, tipPercentage: 20, numPeople: 6
$51.20/person

A $256 group dinner with 20% tip ($51.20) totals $307.20. Split 6 ways, each person pays $51.20.

Delivery Order

Inputs: billAmount: 42, tipPercentage: 15, numPeople: 1
$48.30 total

A $42 delivery order with 15% tip ($6.30) comes to $48.30 total.

Use Cases

Restaurant Dining

Calculate appropriate tips for servers based on service quality. Standard tips range from 15-20%, with 18% being a common baseline for good service.

Food Delivery

Tip delivery drivers fairly, especially in bad weather or for large orders. 15-20% or a minimum of $3-5 is standard for food delivery.

Group Outings

Split bills evenly among friends or colleagues. The calculator handles any group size and ensures everyone pays their fair share including tip.

Rideshare Services

Calculate tips for Uber, Lyft, or taxi drivers. While not always expected, tipping 15-20% rewards good service.

Personal Services

Figure out tips for haircuts, spa services, hotel housekeeping, and other service professionals. Typical rates vary by service type.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?
In the US, 15-20% is standard for restaurant service. Tip 20% or more for excellent service, 15% for satisfactory service, and 10% only for poor service. Remember that servers often rely on tips as a significant part of their income.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or after-tax amount?
Both approaches are acceptable. Tipping on the after-tax amount is slightly more generous and simpler (just calculate from the final bill). Tipping on pre-tax is perfectly fine too. The difference is usually small.
Do I need to tip for takeout/pickup orders?
Tipping for pickup is appreciated but not required. 10-15% is generous for takeout. During the pandemic, tipping for pickup became more common to support restaurant staff. Consider tipping for large or complex orders.
How much should I tip delivery drivers?
15-20% is standard for food delivery, with a minimum of $3-5 for small orders. Tip more in bad weather, for large orders, or when the driver travels a long distance. Remember, delivery drivers often use their own vehicles.
What if the service was bad?
For genuinely poor service, 10% is considered a minimum. Leaving no tip sends a strong message but affects the server's income significantly. Consider speaking with management about service issues rather than reducing the tip.

Conclusion

Calculating tips doesn't have to be stressful. Use our tip calculator to quickly determine fair gratuity amounts and split bills easily among any group size. Remember that tipping customs vary by country and service type, but showing appreciation for good service through appropriate tips helps support service workers who often depend on gratuities as a significant part of their income. When in doubt, err on the side of generosity.