Free online tip calculator. Instantly calculate the right tip amount for any percentage, split the bill among any number of people, and see the total per person. Perfect for restaurants, group dining, and service tipping.
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Our tip calculator handles everything from a quick 15% tip to splitting a complex group dinner. Here's how to use it:
Tipping customs vary widely by country. Here's a quick reference:
Tipping is more than just a social courtesy — it's a critical part of the compensation structure in many service industries. In the United States, federal law allows employers to pay tipped workers as little as $2.13 per hour in direct wages, with the expectation that tips will make up the difference to reach the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. This 'tip credit' system means that servers, bartenders, and other tipped workers rely on gratuities for the majority of their income. A 20% tip on a $100 meal provides $20 to the server — more than they would earn in several hours of base pay. Understanding this context helps explain why tipping generously is important in countries with a tip credit system. When you undertip, you're not just saving money — you're directly reducing the income of workers who depend on those tips. Our calculator helps you make informed decisions about gratuities based on service quality, group size, and local customs.
Group dining can create awkward situations when the bill arrives, especially when some people ordered expensive items while others kept it simple. The fairest approach is to split the bill proportionally — each person pays for what they ordered plus their share of the shared items (appetizers, drinks, tax) and a proportional tip. However, many groups prefer the simpler approach of splitting evenly, which works best when everyone's orders are roughly similar in price. Our calculator supports both approaches: enter the total bill and divide evenly, or use the tool to calculate individual shares separately. For large groups (6+ people), many restaurants automatically add a 'gratuity' of 18-20%, so check your bill before adding an additional tip. The per-person calculation feature of our tool makes it easy to finalize group payments without mental math.
In the United States, 15-20% of the pre-tax bill is standard for sit-down restaurant service. 15% is considered acceptable for adequate service, 18% is the standard for good service, and 20% or more is appropriate for excellent service. For large parties (6+), many restaurants automatically add an 18-20% gratuity.
Tipping on the pre-tax (subtotal) amount is the most common practice, though many people tip on the total bill including tax. The difference is usually small — on a $100 bill with 8% tax, the difference between 18% on pre-tax ($18.00) vs post-tax ($19.44) is only $1.44. When in doubt, tipping on the post-tax amount is more generous and appreciated.
Our calculator makes group splitting easy. Simply enter the total bill amount, select your desired tip percentage, and enter the number of people. The calculator shows the total per person (including their share of the tip). If some people ordered different amounts, calculate each person's share separately by entering their individual portion of the bill.
Tipping conventions suggest calculating the tip based on the original bill amount before any discounts, coupons, or promotions. This is because the tip reflects the service provided, not the final price you paid. If you used a coupon or got a discount, consider tipping on the pre-discount amount.
For takeout, 10% is standard (or $2-3 for smaller orders), since the restaurant staff still prepared and packaged your food. For delivery, 15-20% is standard, similar to restaurant service, since delivery drivers often rely on tips as their primary income. Some delivery apps include a 'delivery fee' that doesn't go to the driver — always check and tip accordingly.
The round-up feature rounds the total bill (including tip) to the nearest whole dollar. For example, if your total with tip is $47.63, rounding up makes it $48.00. The calculator then adjusts the tip amount to account for the rounding. This is a common practice for easier cash payments and is generally appreciated by service staff.