Tip Calculator

Calculate tips, split bills, and find per-person totals in seconds.

Bill Amount ($)

Please enter a valid bill amount greater than $0.

Tip Percentage — Quick Select

18%

Tip % (manual entry)

Enter a tip % between 0 and 100.

Number of People

Enter at least 1 person.

Tax Amount (optional, $)

Results

Bill Breakdown

Per Person Split

Person	Bill Share	Tip Share	Total

Tip Quick Reference

Tip %	Tip Amount	Total Bill	Per Person

How to Use This Tip Calculator

Enter your bill amount, choose a tip percentage using the quick-select buttons or the slider, and specify how many people are splitting the bill. Optionally add a tax amount if you want it included in the total. Hit Calculate Tip and you'll instantly see the tip amount, total bill, and each person's share — along with a visual breakdown and a reference table for common tip percentages.

Why This Matters

Tipping is deeply woven into everyday life — restaurants, rideshares, hair salons, delivery services, hotel staff, and more. Yet many people either over-tip out of confusion, under-tip by accident, or spend precious moments doing mental math at the table when they'd rather be enjoying the moment.

Consider this: a group of four splitting a $120 dinner should leave somewhere between $18 (15%) and $30 (25%) as a tip. That's $4.50–$7.50 each — a small difference per person but a big deal for the server. Getting this right matters both financially and ethically. Service workers in the U.S. often depend on tips as their primary income, sometimes earning as little as $2.13/hour in base wages.

For delivery orders, a $5 tip on a $40 order (12.5%) barely covers a driver's fuel costs — most etiquette experts suggest 15–20% minimum. For restaurant dining with excellent service, 20–25% is increasingly the standard. This calculator helps you be intentional about tipping while keeping your own budget in check.

How It's Calculated

The math is straightforward but worth knowing:

Tip Amount = Bill Amount × (Tip % ÷ 100)
Total Bill = Bill Amount + Tip Amount + Tax Amount
Per Person = Total Bill ÷ Number of People
Per Person Tip = Tip Amount ÷ Number of People

Example: $85.50 bill, 20% tip, 3 people → Tip = $17.10 → Total = $102.60 → Each person pays $34.20, contributing $5.70 in tip.

Tips & Common Mistakes

Tip on the pre-tax amount — In most U.S. states, tipping on the subtotal (before tax) is standard. This calculator lets you add tax separately so your tip isn't inflated.
Don't round down too aggressively — Rounding from $17.10 to $15 looks like a 17.5% cut in the server's income.
For large parties, check for auto-gratuity — Many restaurants add 18–20% automatically for groups of 6 or more. Tipping on top means you double-tip.
Delivery tip ≠ restaurant tip — Delivery drivers cover fuel, wear, and time. A 10% delivery tip often ends up less than $3 — consider a flat $5+ minimum.
Split evenly vs. split by items — This calculator splits the total evenly. If one person ordered steak and one ordered salad, consider splitting by individual orders instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard tip percentage for a restaurant?

In the U.S., 15–20% is considered standard for sit-down restaurants, with 20–25% for excellent service. The standard has shifted upward over time — many etiquette experts now consider 20% the new baseline. For buffets or counter service, 10% is typical.

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

The traditional etiquette is to tip on the pre-tax (subtotal) amount, since tax is a government charge and not a reflection of the service. However, tipping on the post-tax total is increasingly common and appreciated. The difference on a $100 bill with 8% tax is only about $1.60 at 20% tip — so either approach is acceptable.

How do I split a bill unevenly?

This calculator splits the bill evenly among all people. For uneven splits, calculate each person's individual subtotal first, then add that person's share of the tip. For example, if Person A spent $40 and Person B spent $60 on a $100 bill with 20% tip ($20), Person A pays $8 in tip and Person B pays $12.

How much should I tip for delivery or takeout?

For delivery, 15–20% is standard, with a $5 minimum recommended regardless of order size. For takeout, 10–15% is appreciated but not mandatory. Counter service with a tip jar is optional — $1–2 for simple orders is a nice gesture without being obligatory.