What is a standard tip percentage?

In the US, 15-20% is standard for sit-down restaurants. 18% is a common middle ground for good service.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Etiquette experts generally recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, though either approach is acceptable.

How do I split a tip evenly among friends?

Enter the number of people in the split field. The calculator divides both the tip and the total equally.

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Tip Calculator

Calculate tip amount and split the bill among friends easily.

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Bill Amount ($)

Enter the bill amount before tip

Tip %

Custom:%

15%~20% is standard in the US; 10%~15% in many other countries

Split By

people

Split the total evenly among your group

Tip Amount

$15.30

Total Amount

$100.30

Per Person

$50.15

Payment Breakdown

84.7%

15.3%

Bill (84.7%)Tip (15.3%)

Quick Tip Comparison

Tip %	Tip	Total	Per Person
10%	$8.50	$93.50	$46.75
15%	$12.75	$97.75	$48.88
18%	$15.30	$100.30	$50.15
20%	$17.00	$102.00	$51.00
25%	$21.25	$106.25	$53.13

Insights

A 18% tip on a $85.00 bill comes to $15.30, for a total of $100.30.

Split 2 ways, each person pays $50.15.

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What is Tip Calculator?

A tip calculator helps you quickly determine how much to tip at restaurants, cafes, or for services. It can also split the total bill among multiple people, making group dining hassle-free.

How to Use

Enter the bill amount before tip
Select or type a tip percentage (common options: 15%, 18%, 20%)
Enter the number of people splitting the bill
See the tip amount, total bill, and per-person cost instantly

Formula

Tip = Bill Amount x (Tip Percentage / 100)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a standard tip percentage?: In the US, 15-20% is standard for sit-down restaurants. 18% is a common middle ground for good service.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?: Etiquette experts generally recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, though either approach is acceptable.
How do I split a tip evenly among friends?: Enter the number of people in the split field. The calculator divides both the tip and the total equally.

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