Free Online Tip Calculator
| Tip % | Tip Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 15% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 18% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 20% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 25% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
How to Use This Tip Calculator
Our Tip Calculator makes splitting restaurant bills fast and accurate, whether you're dining alone or with a group.
- Enter the bill amountType your total bill amount in the input field. This should be the pre-tip total shown on your receipt.
- Select a tip percentageChoose from the quick-select buttons: 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, or 25%. These cover the most common tipping ranges. For a custom amount, use the slider or type any percentage into the custom field.
- Set your party sizeUse the plus and minus buttons to set the number of people splitting the bill. The default is 1 (no split). Increase to divide the total evenly among your group.
- View the breakdownThe calculator instantly shows: tip amount, total bill (with tip), and per-person amount. If splitting, you'll see each person's share of both the bill and the tip separately.
- Toggle round-up (optional)Toggle "Round up" to round the per-person total to the nearest whole dollar. This simplifies payments when splitting among friends. The tool shows the small extra amount generated by rounding.
- Copy or resetClick "Copy Breakdown" to copy the full calculation, or "Reset" to start over.
The calculator works entirely in your browser — your bill details are never stored or transmitted.
What is a Tip Calculator?
A tip calculator is a free online tool that computes gratuity amounts based on a bill total and desired tip percentage, and optionally splits the total evenly between people. While the arithmetic is straightforward (multiplying the bill by a percentage), doing this quickly at a restaurant — especially when splitting the check among friends — is where a dedicated bill splitter becomes invaluable.
Tipping customs around the world
Tipping customs vary significantly worldwide. In the United States, tipping 15–20% at restaurants is considered standard, with 20% or more for excellent service. Many American service workers rely on tips as a significant portion of their income, as the federal tipped minimum wage is $2.13 per hour. In the United Kingdom, 10–15% is customary but less rigidly expected. In Japan and South Korea, tipping is generally not practiced and can even be considered rude.
Pre-tax vs post-tax tipping
The question of whether to tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount is a common debate. Etiquette experts generally suggest tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, as sales tax varies by location and isn't part of the service provided. However, many people tip on the total for simplicity, and servers certainly don't mind the slightly higher amount.
Why rounding matters when splitting
When splitting bills, rounding creates practical challenges. If a $87.50 bill split three ways with 20% tip gives $35.00 per person, that works cleanly. But $93.00 split four ways with 18% tip gives $27.44 per person — leading to awkward change. A round-up feature solves this by bumping each share to the nearest dollar, making payments smoother through cash or payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or Cash App.
Standard Tip Percentages (US Quick Reference)
- Sit-down restaurants15% for adequate service, 18% for good, 20%+ for great. Fine dining: 20–25%.
- Takeout and counter service10% is appreciated; $1–$2 or rounding up is also fine.
- Food delivery (pizza, DoorDash, Uber Eats)10–15% or a $3–$5 minimum — whichever is higher, especially in bad weather.
- Buffets10% for bussers who clear plates and refill drinks.
- Bartenders$1–$2 per drink or 15–20% of the bar tab.
- Taxi / Uber / Lyft15–20% of the fare, plus extra for heavy luggage.
- Hairdressers, barbers, nail salons, spa15–20% of the service.
- Hotel housekeeping$2–$5 per night, left daily.
- Hotel bellhop / valet$1–$2 per bag or $3–$5 for valet parking.
- Movers and furniture delivery$5–$20 per mover depending on the job size.
Tip Calculator Features
- Quick-select percentages10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, and 25% buttons for one-tap tipping.
- Custom tip percentageAny value from 0% to 100% via slider or direct input.
- Bill splitterDivide the bill and tip evenly between 1 and any number of people.
- Round-up toggleRound per-person totals to the next whole dollar for hassle-free cash or Venmo payments.
- Per-person breakdownSee each person's share of the bill, tip, and total separately.
- Copy breakdownOne-click copy of the full summary for group chats or splitting apps.
- Works offlineLoads once, then runs without internet.
- 100% privateNo signup, no ads blocking the inputs, no data sent anywhere.
Bill-Splitting and Tipping Tips
- Tip before taxWhen possible — the pre-tax subtotal reflects the actual service value.
- Check for auto-gratuityOn parties of 6+ or at resort/cruise venues — don't tip twice.
- Round up for cashSo you don't have to ask for change at the table.
- Use percentage shortcuts10% is the bill ÷ 10, 20% is that doubled, 15% is halfway between.
- Reward exceptional serviceWith a 25% tip and a compliment to the manager — both matter.
- Splitting unevenly?Tip each subtotal at the same percentage so no one overpays for someone else's steak.