Tip Calculator — Calculate Tip and Split Bill
Free tip calculator. Calculate tip amount, total bill per person, and split the bill among any number of people. Works for restaurants, hotels, and any service.
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What is a Tip — Calculate Tip and Split Bill?
A tip calculator helps you calculate the exact gratuity amount for any service — restaurant meals, hotel stays, taxi rides, hair salons, or food delivery — and split the total bill fairly among any number of people. Tipping customs vary significantly by country: in the United States, tipping 15-20% at restaurants is a social expectation and servers rely on tips as a primary income source. In the UK, 10-12.5% is typical, though many restaurants now add an automatic service charge. In much of Europe, rounding up the bill or leaving small coins is acceptable, while tipping is uncommon or even considered rude in Japan and South Korea. Tipping by service type: Restaurant (US): 15-20% of the pre-tax bill. Fine dining: 20-25%. Bars: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab. Hotel housekeeping: $2-5 per night. Taxi and rideshare: 10-15% of fare. Delivery drivers: $3-5 minimum or 15-20%. Hairdressers and barbers: 15-20%. Spa and massage: 15-20%.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the total bill amount as shown on the receipt. Select your tip percentage from the dropdown — 15% for good service, 18% for great service, 20% for excellent service, or choose Custom % and enter any amount. Enter the number of people splitting the bill. Click Calculate to instantly see the tip amount, total bill including tip, each person's share, and the tip per person.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓US standard restaurant tip: 15-20% of the bill (pre-tax or post-tax, either is accepted).
- ✓UK standard tip: 10-12.5% — always check if a service charge is already included.
- ✓If service charge is already added (common in UK), you are not obligated to tip extra.
- ✓Tip 20% for excellent service — it makes a significant difference to servers who rely on tips.
- ✓For group dining, pre-agreeing on a tip percentage avoids awkward bill-splitting moments.
- ✓Hotel housekeeping: $2-5 per night in cash left on the pillow — often forgotten but greatly appreciated.
- ✓Taxi drivers: 10-15% of the fare or round up to the nearest note.
- ✓Poor service: a 10% tip signals dissatisfaction while still acknowledging effort.
Who Uses This Calculator?
Restaurant diners calculating tips and splitting bills fairly. Travellers unfamiliar with local tipping customs in new countries. Groups dining out who want a quick, fair per-person calculation. Business travelers expensing meals who need the exact tip and total. Anyone who wants to calculate a custom tip percentage quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
In the US, 15-20% is standard. In the UK, 10-12.5% is typical. Always check if a service charge is already included on the bill.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
In the US, tipping on the pre-tax amount is accepted. Many people tip on the total for simplicity. This calculator tips on the full bill amount entered.
How do I split a bill equally?
Enter the total bill, select your tip percentage, and enter the number of people. The calculator shows the exact amount each person owes including tip.
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