Tip Calculation and Bill Splitting Guide
Our tip calculator makes it easy to calculate tips and split the total bill fairly between any number of people. Whether you're at a restaurant, cafe, hotel, or hiring a service professional, knowing the right tip amount is important — and splitting it correctly among a group requires some quick math that our calculator handles instantly.
Standard Tipping Guidelines
Tipping norms vary by country and service type. In the United States: Restaurants (full service): 15–20% of the pre-tax bill; exceptional service warrants 25%+. Food delivery: 15–20% or $3–5 minimum. Bartenders: $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of tab. Hotel housekeeping: $2–5 per night. Taxi/rideshare: 15–20%. Spa/salon: 15–20%. Moving services: $20–50 per mover.
Should You Tip on Tax?
There's no universal rule, but the common practice in the US is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal. However, tipping on the total including tax is also widely accepted and appreciated by service workers.
Bill Splitting
Our calculator divides the total (bill + tip) evenly by the number of people in your party. Each person pays the same amount regardless of what they ordered — the simplest approach for groups. For itemized splitting (each person pays for their own order), use the individual subtotals instead.
Using Our Free Tip Calculator
Enter your bill amount, select a preset tip percentage (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or type a custom percentage, then enter the number of people. You'll instantly see the tip amount, total bill, and amount per person. All calculations happen locally in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tip percentages are available?
Presets: 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%. You can also enter any custom percentage. The standard in the US for good restaurant service is 18–20%.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Standard practice is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, though tipping on the total (including tax) is also common and appreciated. The difference is usually small.
How is the per-person amount calculated?
(Bill + Tip Amount) ÷ Number of People. Each person pays an equal share of the total bill plus tip.