Enter your bill, pick a tip percentage, and split it between everyone at the table — see the tip, total, and amount per person instantly.
How tip calculation works
The tip amount is your bill × tip percentage ÷ 100. Add that to the bill for your total, then divide by the number of people to split it evenly.
What's a normal tip?
- 15% — Acceptable for average service.
- 18–20% — Standard for good service in the US.
- 20–25% — Great service, or delivery in bad weather.
Tipping culture varies a lot by country — always check local norms when travelling.
Worked examples
Say your bill comes to $84 and you want to leave 18% for four people:
- Tip amount: 84 × 18 ÷ 100 = $15.12
- Total with tip: 84 + 15.12 = $99.12
- Per person: 99.12 ÷ 4 = $24.78 each
At a smaller bill of $22 with a 20% tip split two ways: tip is $4.40, total is $26.40, and each person owes $13.20. The calculator above does this instantly for any bill, percentage, and group size.
Tipping around the world
Tipping norms differ sharply by country, so it's worth a quick check before you travel:
- United States & Canada — Tipping is expected, typically 15–20% at restaurants.
- United Kingdom — Around 10–12.5% is common, and some bills already include a service charge.
- Japan — Tipping is not customary and can even be seen as awkward or rude.
- Australia — Not expected, though rounding up or a small tip for great service is welcome.
- India — 5–10% is typical when a service charge isn't already added to the bill.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate a tip?
Multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage, then divide by 100. For example, an 18% tip on a $50 bill is 50 × 18 ÷ 100 = $9.
What is a standard tip percentage?
15–20% is typical for restaurant service in the US, with 18–20% common for good service. Standards vary by country — some places have no tipping culture at all.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax bill amount?
In the US, most people tip on the pre-tax subtotal, though tipping on the total (including tax) is also common and not considered rude — the difference is usually just a small amount of cents to a couple of dollars.
How do I split a bill unevenly between people?
This calculator splits the total evenly. For uneven splits — say, one person ordered a more expensive meal — calculate each person's share of the pre-tip bill first, then apply the same tip percentage to each share individually.
Is it rude not to tip at all?
In tipping-culture countries like the US, servers often rely on tips as a large part of their income, so skipping a tip entirely is generally considered inappropriate except for genuinely poor service. In many other countries, tipping is optional or uncommon.