Tip Calculator
Calculate tip amounts and split bills evenly among any number of people. It runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server, no account required, and it's completely free.
The Complete Guide to Tipping and Bill Splitting
Whether you are dining out with friends, getting a haircut, or ordering food delivery, calculating the right tip can sometimes feel like a math test at the end of a relaxing experience. Throw in a large group of people trying to split the bill, and things get complicated fast. Our free Tip Calculator takes the guesswork out of gratuity, allowing you to instantly calculate tip amounts, total bills, and exact per-person splits.
Standard Tipping Etiquette (USA)
While tipping culture varies wildly around the world, in the United States, tipping is a standard expectation for service workers, particularly in restaurants where servers often make a lower "tipped minimum wage."
- 15% - The Minimum: Generally considered the baseline for adequate service.
- 18% - The Standard: The most common tip percentage for good, expected service in a sit-down restaurant.
- 20% - Excellent Service: Quickly becoming the new standard in major cities, given for highly attentive or exceptional service.
- 25%+ - Outstanding: Reserved for going above and beyond, or when dining at fine-dining establishments with dedicated sommeliers and extensive support staff.
Should You Tip Before or After Tax?
This is a common debate. Strictly speaking, etiquette dictates that you should tip based on the pre-tax subtotal of your bill, because the server did not provide a service on the government tax. However, for simplicity, many people simply tip on the final total, which results in a slightly larger (and much appreciated) tip for the server.
How to Calculate a 20% Tip in Your Head
If you don't have our calculator handy, calculating a 20% tip mentally is very easy:
- Look at your total bill (e.g., $45.00).
- Move the decimal point one place to the left to find 10% ($4.50).
- Double that number to get 20% ($4.50 x 2 = $9.00).
The Etiquette of Splitting the Bill
When splitting a bill among a group, it is generally considered polite to split the total evenly if everyone ordered roughly the same amount. If one person ordered a $50 steak and cocktails while another ordered a $15 salad and water, it is better to itemize the bill. Our calculator assumes an even split of the final total (including the shared tip).
Use our free Tip Calculator to ensure you leave the perfect gratuity every time. If you need to calculate other percentages, such as sales discounts or profit margins, try our Percentage Calculator.
How to Use the Tip Calculator
- 1
Enter the bill amount
Type your total bill amount in the Bill Amount field.
- 2
Set the tip percentage
Use the slider or type a custom tip percentage. Common values are 10%, 15%, 18%, and 20%.
- 3
Enter number of people
If splitting the bill, enter how many people are sharing.
- 4
Read your results
The tool instantly shows tip amount, total bill, and per-person split.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate a restaurant tip and split the bill easily online for free?
Our 100% free tip calculator lets you instantly figure out the exact gratuity and evenly split the final bill among your group. It runs locally in your browser so you do not need to download an app or create an account.
Is my financial data or bill amount tracked when using this tipping calculator?
No! Your privacy is guaranteed. The calculations are securely performed on your device inside your web browser. We never collect, store, or transmit your bill amounts or tipping habits.
What is the standard tipping etiquette and percentage for restaurants?
In the US, leaving a 15% to 20% tip is considered the standard for good service at sit-down restaurants, while 20%+ is generous. Our calculator provides quick presets for these common percentages so you do not have to do the math.
Should you calculate the tip before or after tax is applied?
Standard tipping etiquette suggests calculating your tip based on the pre-tax subtotal. However, many people simply tip on the final post-tax amount for convenience. Our tool works perfectly whichever number you choose to enter.