Tip Calculator

Free Online Tip Calculator

This tip calculator works out how much to tip and how much each person pays when splitting a bill — perfect for restaurants, bars, taxis, deliveries, and group meals. Type your bill amount, pick a tip percentage, set the number of people, and you instantly see the tip, total, and per-person share. It supports any currency and works on phone, tablet, or desktop.

How to Calculate a Tip

The math is simple: tip = bill × tip percentage, and total = bill + tip. If you are splitting evenly, divide the total by the number of people. The calculator runs all of this live as you type, with quick-select buttons for the most common percentages (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) so you do not need to type the percentage every time.

How Much Should You Tip?

Tipping customs vary widely by country and service type. Here is a rough reference guide for the US — adjust upward for excellent service or downward for poor service:

• Restaurants (sit-down) — 15-20%, with 20% the modern standard for good service
• Fast-casual or counter service — 10% is generous; many people round up
• Bars — $1-2 per drink, or 15-20% on a tab
• Taxis and rideshares — 10-20%, rounding up to the nearest dollar
• Food delivery — 10-20%, with a $5 minimum for short orders
• Hairdressers and barbers — 15-20%
• Hotel housekeeping — $2-5 per night

Outside the US, customs differ — many European countries include a service charge and only expect rounding up; Japan and South Korea consider tipping unusual; the UK and Australia expect about 10% in restaurants.

Why Split Bills With This Calculator?

• Avoids the awkward "who owes what" math when the bill arrives
• Splits the tip evenly so no one accidentally underpays
• Lets you show separate per-person totals if everyone Venmos / PayPals the host
• Works for any group size — from a couple to a party of 20

Privacy

The calculator runs entirely in your browser. Your bill amounts are never sent to a server or stored anywhere. It is completely free, requires no sign-up, and works on any device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is tip calculated before or after tax?

This varies by country and personal preference. In the US, most people tip on the pre-tax total — but tipping on the after-tax total is also common and slightly more generous. This calculator uses whatever bill amount you enter, so use the figure that matches your custom.

What is a fair tip in 2026?

In the US, 18-20% has become the standard for sit-down restaurant service, with 15% the floor for acceptable service. Many delivery apps now suggest 18-22% by default.

How do I split a tip unequally?

Calculate the full tip and total here, then divide the bill based on what each person ordered. Some people prefer to tip 18-20% on their own subtotal rather than splitting evenly — both approaches are common.

Does this work in other currencies?

Yes. Use the currency selector to switch the symbol — the math is the same whether you tip in USD, EUR, GBP, INR, or any other currency.