Tip Calculator
Split a bill and calculate tip amount per person — fast and simple.
How to use the tip calculator
Enter your bill amount, select or type a tip percentage, and enter the number of people splitting the bill. The calculator shows the total tip amount, the total bill including tip, and — most usefully — exactly how much each person owes including their share of the tip. Quick-select buttons for the most common tip percentages (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) make it fast to get an answer at the table without typing.
Tip percentage guide
10% is a minimum tip for adequate service or for tight budgets.15% is a standard baseline for acceptable service at full-service restaurants.18% is the most commonly auto-added gratuity for large parties in US restaurants.20% is a generous and widely appreciated tip for good service.25% is reserved for exceptional service or to support a favourite server. At bars, $1 per drink is a common rule of thumb for simple drinks; $2+ for cocktails.
Splitting a bill fairly
When splitting equally, every person pays the same regardless of what they ordered. This is the simplest approach and avoids the social awkwardness of itemising at the table. If fairness by order matters to your group, calculate each person's subtotal separately, then use the same tip percentage on each. For groups with drinkers and non-drinkers mixing, it can make sense to split the food bill equally but calculate drinks separately — just enter separate amounts in two rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tip percentage is standard in restaurants?
In the US, 15–20% is standard for sit-down restaurants, with 20–25% for exceptional service. For delivery, 10–15% is common. Tipping customs vary significantly by country — in India, tipping is appreciated but not mandatory.Does the tip calculate on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
This tool calculates tip on the amount you enter. For US restaurant etiquette, tip is typically applied to the pre-tax subtotal, though many people tip on the full post-tax bill.How is the per-person split calculated?
The total bill (original + tip) is divided equally by the number of people. If your group wants to split by individual orders, adjust the bill amount per person before calculating.Can I round up the per-person amount?
The calculator shows the exact mathematical split. Rounding up to the nearest dollar or easy denomination is a common practice — just add a small amount to the tip percentage.Is my bill information stored or tracked?
No. The calculation runs entirely in JavaScript in your browser. No bill amounts or personal data are transmitted or stored.What tip should I give for food delivery services?
For food delivery, 10–15% or a flat $2–5 (whichever is higher) is a common guideline. Tip higher for large orders, difficult deliveries, or when weather conditions are bad.