Tip Calculator
Calculate the perfect tip and split the bill between friends instantly.
Tip Amount
$17.00
20% of bill
Total Bill
$102.00
bill + tip
Tip Per Person
$17.00
Total Per Person
$102.00
How to use this tip calculator
This tip calculator makes it easy to calculate the perfect tip and split the bill between any number of people. Enter your bill amount, choose a tip percentage from the preset buttons or enter a custom rate, then set the number of people splitting the bill. All results update instantly.
The tip is calculated on the pre-tax bill amount by default — select your preferred tip percentage and the calculator shows the tip amount, total bill, and the exact amount each person owes. Use the rounding options to make splitting easier: round to the nearest dollar for quick cash splits, or use exact figures for card payments.
The split table shows each person’s share of the bill, tip, and total — so everyone at the table can see exactly what they owe with no confusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
In the US and Canada, 15–20% is the standard tip range at sit-down restaurants. 15% is considered adequate, 18% is common, and 20% is the current norm for good service. For exceptional service or a fine dining experience, 25% or more is appropriate. Some people tip 20% as a baseline and adjust up or down based on service quality. At counter-service or fast casual restaurants, tipping is optional — 10–15% is appreciated but not expected.
How do I calculate a tip quickly in my head?
The easiest mental math trick: to calculate 10%, move the decimal point one place left (e.g., $85 → $8.50). For 20%, double the 10% amount ($8.50 × 2 = $17). For 15%, take the 10% amount and add half of it ($8.50 + $4.25 = $12.75). You can also round the bill to a round number first to simplify — on a $83.40 bill, round to $85 for easier math, then tip on that.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Etiquette guides generally say to tip on the pre-tax bill, since tax is a government charge and not part of the restaurant's service revenue. However, in practice many people tip on the post-tax total because it's simpler — the difference is small (a $100 pre-tax bill with 10% tax means tipping on $100 vs $110, a difference of just $2 on a 20% tip). Either approach is acceptable; the more important factor is the percentage you choose.
How do I split a bill evenly between people?
Divide the total bill (including tip) by the number of people. For example, a $102 total (including 20% tip on $85) split 3 ways = $34 per person. Use the rounding options in this calculator to simplify cash splits — rounding up to the nearest dollar means each person pays a round amount and the restaurant gets a slightly higher tip. For groups where people ordered very different amounts, consider an itemised split using the bill details instead.
What is the standard tip for different services?
Tipping varies by service type: Restaurants (15–20%), Bars ($1–$2 per drink or 15–20%), Coffee shops (optional, $0.50–$1), Hair salons (15–20%), Taxi/rideshare (15–20%), Hotel housekeeping ($2–$5 per night), Delivery drivers (15–20%, minimum $3–$5), Movers ($20–$50 per mover for a full-day job), Spa/massage (15–20%). In all cases, tip more for exceptional service and adjust for the complexity or duration of the service.
Should I tip differently in Canada vs the US?
Tipping norms in Canada are very similar to the US — 15–20% at restaurants is standard, with 20% increasingly common in major cities. The main practical difference is that Canadian restaurant bills show higher dollar amounts due to provincial sales tax (5–15%), so you may want to tip on the pre-tax amount to avoid over-tipping. In the UK and Australia, tipping is less expected (10–15% for exceptional service), and in Japan and some other Asian countries, tipping can be considered rude.
Is it rude not to tip?
In the US and Canada, not tipping at a sit-down restaurant is generally considered rude because servers rely heavily on tips — their base wage is often below minimum wage (as low as $2.13/hr federally in the US). Leaving no tip signals dissatisfaction with the service and affects the server's income directly. If you received poor service, a 10–12% tip is a way to signal dissatisfaction while still acknowledging the server's time. In countries where tipping isn't customary, not tipping is completely normal.
How much do you tip for takeout or delivery?
For takeout orders from a restaurant, 10–15% is a reasonable tip if staff assembled your order, though it's not as obligatory as for sit-down service. For food delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc.), 15–20% or a minimum of $3–$5 is standard — drivers incur their own fuel and vehicle costs. For large or complex orders, tip at the higher end. Many delivery apps default to 15–18% and make it easy to tip at checkout; changing it to zero is noticeable and affects driver ratings.