Tip Calculator
Calculate tips, split the bill between any number of people, and walk away without the maths.
What is it?
A tip calculator is a small but genuinely useful tool that takes the embarrassment and slow arithmetic out of settling a restaurant bill. You enter the bill amount, choose how much you want to tip — as a percentage or a fixed amount — and specify how many people are splitting the cost. The calculator instantly shows you the tip amount, the total bill including the tip, and how much each person owes. Our free tip calculator works entirely in your browser, with no sign-up and no ads cluttering the screen. It handles any bill size, any tip percentage from 0% to 100%, and any group size from one person to a large party. You can also round up or down to the nearest dollar or pound to avoid awkward change.
How to use it
- Enter the bill amount before tip in the first field.
- Choose a tip percentage using the quick-select buttons (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or type a custom percentage.
- Enter the number of people splitting the bill.
- Read the tip amount, total per person, and total bill in the results panel — they update instantly.
- Use the "Round up" toggle to round each person's share to the nearest whole unit of currency.
Why use this tool
Calculating a tip sounds simple until you are at a table with several friends, a wine bottle on the bill, and a server waiting. Mental maths under social pressure leads to errors — you either under-tip and feel awkward, or overpay and wonder why. A tip calculator removes all of that friction in under five seconds. Beyond restaurants, the tool is useful anywhere a gratuity is expected: taxi or rideshare rides, hotel housekeeping, hair salons, food delivery services, and any service industry where tipping is customary. Travellers visiting countries with different tipping norms find it especially helpful — you can quickly check what an appropriate 10% or 15% looks like in any currency amount without converting in your head. The per-person split feature is the most practical part. Rather than everyone guessing or rounding differently, one person opens this tool and the group gets a single, accurate number to pay. No more "I'll get you back later" moments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard tip percentage?
In the United States, 15–20% is standard for sit-down restaurants; 20–25% for excellent service. In the UK and most of Europe, 10–12% is typical. In many Asian countries, tipping is not expected or even considered rude in some contexts.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Etiquette varies by region. In the US, most people tip on the pre-tax subtotal; others tip on the full post-tax amount. The difference is usually a few cents, so do whichever feels right to you.
Can I use this for a tip on a delivery order?
Yes. Enter the delivery subtotal, choose your tip percentage, set the number of people to 1 (or however many are sharing), and you have your tip amount and total.
Does the calculator handle non-dollar currencies?
Yes. The calculator works with any currency — it uses numbers only and has no currency-specific logic. Just enter your amount in whichever currency you are using.
What if one person is not drinking and should pay less?
This tool splits the bill equally. For unequal splits, note the per-person total, then adjust manually for the non-drinker. Many groups find it simpler to just split the total evenly.