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Tip & Split Bill Calculator

Calculate the tip amount and easily split the final restaurant bill among friends.

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Enter your values and click Calculate

How It Works

The tip amount is calculated by converting your tip percentage to a decimal and multiplying it by the total bill: tip = bill × (tipPercent ÷ 100). The total including tip equals the original bill plus the tip amount. The per-person share equals the total (bill + tip) divided by the number of diners. For example, a $100 bill with a 20% tip gives a $20 tip, $120 total, and $30 per person for 4 people. For a 15% tip on $85.50, the tip is $12.83, the total is $98.33, and each of 3 people owes $32.78. The split assumes equal shares; if diners want to pay based on what they individually ordered, use the total per-person output as a starting reference and adjust manually.

Examples

Dinner for three
An $85.50 bill split 3 ways with a 20% tip.
Result: The tip is $17.10, making the total $102.60. Each person owes $34.20.
Large party
A $240 bill split 8 ways with an 18% tip.
Result: The tip is $43.20. Each person owes $35.40.
Solo diner
A $25 meal just for yourself with a 15% tip.
Result: The tip is $3.75, making your total $28.75.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a standard tip percentage?
In the United States, 15% to 20% is considered standard for sit-down restaurant service, depending on the quality of service.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Etiquette experts generally agree you should tip on the pre-tax subtotal, though many people simply tip on the final post-tax total for convenience.
What if the bill includes an automatic gratuity?
If an automatic gratuity or service charge is already included in your bill (common for large parties), you do not need to add an additional tip unless you want to reward exceptional service.
How does the split work?
The calculator splits the bill totally evenly. It does not itemize the check based on who ordered what.

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