Tip Calculator — Split the Bill
Working out a tip and splitting the bill should be the easiest part of a meal out, yet it is the moment when most tables reach for a phone and start arguing about the maths. This free tip calculator ends that pause: enter the bill, pick a tip percentage with one tap, and choose how many people are sharing, and you will see the tip amount, the total to pay and the exact share per person. It is built for real restaurant moments — a dinner with friends, a work lunch, a birthday table where everyone pays their share — and it works just as well for delivery, taxis, haircuts and any other service where a tip is expected. The quick-select buttons cover the usual American rates of 15, 18, 20 and 25 percent, and you can type any other percentage if the service was unusually good or disappointing. Everything is calculated in your browser, so it works at the table in seconds, with no sign-up and no app to install, and no more guessing whether you have tipped too little or too much.
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How to Use
- Enter the bill amount from your check, before tax if you want to tip on the subtotal.
- Tap a quick-select tip button — 15, 18, 20 or 25 percent — or type your own percentage.
- Enter how many people are splitting the bill.
- Click Calculate to see the tip, the total and what each person pays.
Worked Example
Suppose the bill is $100, you want to leave an 18 percent tip, and two people are splitting it. First work out the tip: $100 × 18 ÷ 100 = $18. Add that to the bill to get the total: $100 + $18 = $118. Then divide the total by the number of people: $118 ÷ 2 = $59 per person. Each person's share is made up of $50 of the bill plus $9 of tip. If the same table had chosen 20 percent instead, the tip would be $20, the total $120 and each person would pay $60 — only a dollar more each, which is a useful reminder that a more generous tip rarely costs much per person when the bill is shared. When the total does not divide evenly, round each share up to the nearest dollar and leave the small change as extra tip.
How Much to Tip in the US
Tipping customs vary by service, but a few guidelines cover most situations in the United States. For table service at a restaurant, 15 to 20 percent is standard, with 18 to 20 percent now the most common choice in cities; tip on the pre-tax subtotal. For food delivery, aim for 15 to 20 percent with a minimum of $3 to $5, and more in bad weather or for a long trip. Bartenders usually receive $1 to $2 per drink or 15 to 20 percent of the tab, taxi and rideshare drivers 10 to 20 percent, and hairdressers and barbers 15 to 20 percent. Hotel housekeeping is often $2 to $5 per night, left daily rather than at checkout. Counter service, coffee shops and takeout are different: tipping is optional, and a dollar or a small percentage is a kind gesture rather than an expectation. If service was genuinely poor, it is fair to tip less and to mention the problem to a manager, but remember that in most US states servers earn much of their income from tips, so the tip is part of their pay, not just a bonus.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant in the US?
In the United States, 15 to 20 percent is standard for good table service, with 18 to 20 percent common in most cities. Tip 10 percent or less only for poor service, and 25 percent or more for outstanding service.
Should I tip on the total before or after tax?
Tip on the pre-tax subtotal, which is the usual custom in the United States. Tipping on the total after tax adds a little extra, but it is not expected, and most servers do not mind either way.
How do I split a bill evenly?
Add the tip to the bill to get the total, then divide the total by the number of people. On a $100 bill with an 18 percent tip split between two people, the total is $118 and each person pays $59.
What is a good tip for delivery?
For food delivery, 15 to 20 percent is a good guide, with a minimum of about $3 to $5 for small orders. Tip more in bad weather, for long distances, or for large and heavy orders.
Do I need to tip at a counter or coffee shop?
No, tipping is optional when you order and pay at a counter with no table service. A dollar or two, or 10 percent, is a kind gesture for good service, but there is no obligation.