Tip Calculator
Calculate the tip on a bill and split the total between any number of people.
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$70.80
About this calculator
How This Tip Calculator Works
Enter a bill amount, a tip percentage, and the number of people splitting it, and the calculator shows the tip amount, the total bill, and — if you're splitting — exactly what each person owes.
Worked Example
A $60 bill with an 18% tip comes to $10.80 in tip, for a total of $70.80. Split three ways, that's $23.60 per person.
What Counts as a Standard Tip in the US
- 15% — acceptable for average, unremarkable service
- 18-20% — standard for good service, and the most common default
- 20%+ — reflects excellent service, or is customary at higher-end restaurants
These are cultural norms, not fixed rules — restaurant tipping in the US typically supplements a server's base wage, which is often set below standard minimum wage under the assumption that tips make up the difference.
Tipping Outside the US
Norms vary widely by country. Many places already include a service charge in the bill, tipping a smaller amount (rounding up, or 5-10%) is standard, or tipping isn't expected at all and can even seem out of place. Check local expectations before you travel rather than assuming US conventions apply.
A Note on Splitting the Bill
This calculator splits the total evenly across everyone. For a bill where people ordered very different amounts, some groups prefer to calculate each person's tip on their own portion instead — this calculator handles the even-split case, which covers most everyday situations.
Worked example
A $60 bill with an 18% tip adds $10.80, for a total of $70.80 — split one way, that's the full amount per person.
Frequently asked questions
What's a standard tip percentage?
In the US, 15% is typical for average service, 18-20% for good service, and 20%+ for excellent service — but norms vary widely outside the US.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Either is common; tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is slightly more conservative and is what many guides recommend.
How does splitting the bill work here?
The total (bill + tip) is divided evenly by the number of people — it doesn't account for people ordering different amounts.
Is tipping customary everywhere?
No — in many countries a service charge is already included or tipping isn't expected at all, so check local norms before you travel.