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Tip Calculator

Calculate your tip amount, total bill, and split the check any number of ways.

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Enter your values and click Calculate

How It Works

The tip calculator applies three sequential formulas to produce all four outputs. First, the tip amount is calculated by multiplying the bill total by the tip percentage expressed as a decimal: Tip Amount = Bill Amount × (Tip Percentage ÷ 100). For a $65 bill at 20%, this gives $65 × 0.20 = $13.00. Second, the total bill including gratuity is found by adding the tip to the original: Total = Bill Amount + Tip Amount, giving $65 + $13 = $78.00. Third, the per-person share is derived by dividing the total by the number of people: Per Person = Total ÷ Number of People. For a party of two, $78 ÷ 2 = $39.00 per person. The tip per person is broken out separately using: Tip Per Person = Tip Amount ÷ Number of People. This detail is useful when the table splits payment across multiple cards — the server may need to know the exact tip per card. The select field offers six preset tip percentages aligned to common US service norms, from 10% for below-average service to 30% for truly exceptional experiences. The people field supports up to 100 diners, making this equally useful for intimate dinners and large event groups. All four output figures update instantly when any input changes.

Examples

$65 dinner for 2, 20% tip
A classic restaurant scenario for two people tipping for great service.
Result: $13.00 tip, $78.00 total, $39.00 per person.
$180 group dinner for 6, 18% tip
Splitting a large group check evenly with a good-service gratuity.
Result: $32.40 tip, $212.40 total, $35.40 per person.
$45 lunch for 3, 15% tip
A casual weekday lunch split three ways with an acceptable service tip.
Result: $6.75 tip, $51.75 total, $17.25 per person.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should you tip at a restaurant?
In the US, 18–20% is now considered the standard for sit-down restaurant service, up from the 15% norm of previous decades. Tip 10–15% for counter service or noticeably below-average service, and 20–25% or more for exceptional experiences. Tipping culture varies significantly by country — in many parts of Europe and Asia, tipping is not expected or is substantially smaller.
Should you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax subtotal because tax is a government charge that does not reflect the quality of service. However, many people find it easier to tip on the total bill — the monetary difference between the two methods is usually only a dollar or two. Either approach is socially acceptable in the US.
How do I split a bill unevenly?
This calculator splits the total evenly, which is the simplest approach for groups. For uneven splits, calculate each person's share of the pre-tip subtotal separately, then add their proportional tip on top. Alternatively, one person can pay the full bill and others can use a peer-to-peer payment app such as Venmo or Zelle to reimburse their exact share.

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