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Tip Calculator

Tip percentage, total bill, and an even split per person — calculated instantly.

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About this calculator

A tip calculator does what a phone calculator can't: it handles the tip and the per-person split in one step, and it remembers the conventional percentage for the kind of meal you just had. Type in the bill, the tip you'd like to leave, and how many people are paying. Done.

How it works

The math is one multiplication and one division: tip = bill × (percentage / 100), and per-person = (bill + tip) / number of people. The calculator updates instantly as you type so you can see what 15%, 18%, or 20% would actually cost before deciding.

Tip conventions vary by country and by service type. In the US, 18% is the modern standard for table service in a restaurant; 15% is acceptable for counter service; 20%+ for exceptional service. In the UK and Europe, 10–12% is common when service isn't already included. Japan, South Korea and most of mainland China don't tip at all.

Tipping on the pre-tax versus post-tax amount changes the math slightly. Most US guides say pre-tax, but in practice many people tip on the total because it's easier — the difference is usually under a dollar on a typical bill. This calculator uses whatever number you enter, so you can pick either.

For larger parties, US restaurants often add an automatic 18–20% gratuity to the bill for groups of 6 or more — check the bill before you tip again on top.

Formula

tip = bill × (percentage / 100)
total = bill + tip
per_person = total / number_of_people

Examples

$50 bill, 20% tip, 4 people

A $50 bill with a 20% tip costs $60, split four ways at $15 each.

Result: Tip $10 — Total $60 — Per person $15

$120 bill, 18% tip, 2 people

A $120 dinner for two with 18% tip works out to $70.80 per person.

Result: Tip $21.60 — Total $141.60 — Per person $70.80

Frequently asked questions

What's a good tip percentage? +
In the US, 18% is the modern default for sit-down restaurants, 20% for excellent service, 15% for counter service or take-out. In Europe and the UK, 10–12% if service isn't already included. Most of Asia doesn't tip.
Do I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount? +
Most US etiquette guides say pre-tax. In practice the difference on a normal bill is small — under a dollar — and tipping on the total is more common because it's easier.
Should I tip on takeout or delivery? +
Delivery: yes — 10–15% or $3–5 minimum is standard. Pickup at the counter: tipping is optional and 0–10% is reasonable. App fees are NOT a tip to the driver — they go to the platform.
What about automatic service charges? +
If the bill already includes a service charge (common in Europe, UK, and US for parties of 6+), additional tipping is optional. Read the bill carefully — sometimes "service charge" goes to the restaurant, not the server.
Should I tip when service was bad? +
Reducing the tip is acceptable for genuinely bad service. Zero tip sends a strong signal but should be reserved for serious problems; speaking to the manager is usually a more constructive way to address poor service.

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