Tip Calculator
Work out the tip, split the bill and see exactly what everyone owes. Tip before or after tax, round up with one tap, and switch currency when you travel.
- Tip calculated on $50.00
Quick tip table for $50.00
| Tip % | Tip | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $5.00 | $55.00 |
| 12% | $6.00 | $56.00 |
| 15% | $7.50 | $57.50 |
| 18% | $9.00 | $59.00 |
| 20% | $10.00 | $60.00 |
| 22% | $11.00 | $61.00 |
| 25% | $12.50 | $62.50 |
How to use the tip calculator
- Enter the bill amount exactly as it appears on your check.
- Choose a tip percentage. Tap a preset based on how the service felt, drag the slider, or type any custom percentage.
- Set the number of people if you are splitting the check. Each person's tip and total share appear instantly.
- Optional: tick “Tip on the pre-tax amount” and enter the tax, or pick a rounding option so everyone pays a whole number.
The quick tip table under the calculator shows the tip and total for the most common percentages at once. Tap any row to use that percentage. When you find a result you want to share, copy the link and send it to your group.
The tip formula
Tip = Bill × Tip% ÷ 100 · Total = Bill + Tip · Per person = Total ÷ PeopleExample: four friends share a $120 dinner and want to leave 20%. The tip is 120 × 0.20 = $24, the total is $144, and each person pays $144 ÷ 4 = $36. For mental-math shortcuts, read how to calculate a tip in your head.
How much should you tip?
Typical US ranges are below. They are guidelines rather than rules, so adjust for the quality of service and local custom. Our complete tipping guide covers many more services.
| Service | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 18% – 20% |
| Bartender | $1 – $2 per drink or 15% – 20% |
| Food delivery | 15% – 20%, minimum $3 – $5 |
| Taxi or rideshare | 15% – 20% |
| Hairstylist, barber, nails | 15% – 20% |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2 – $5 per night |
| Takeout or counter service | Optional, up to 10% |
Traveling? Tipping customs abroad can be very different. See our tipping guide by country.
Should you tip before or after tax?
The traditional rule is to tip on the subtotal before tax, because tax is not part of the service. On most bills the difference is small: on an $80 meal with 8% tax, a 20% tip is $16.00 before tax and $17.28 after. Our calculator handles both. Learn more in tip before or after tax.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a tip?
Multiply the bill by the tip percentage divided by 100. For a 20% tip on $50, that is 50 × 0.20 = $10. Add the tip to the bill to get the total: $60.
How much should I tip at a restaurant in the US?
For sit-down service, 18% to 20% of the pre-tax bill is common for good service, 15% for adequate service, and more for exceptional service.
Should the tip be calculated before or after tax?
Traditional etiquette is to tip on the amount before tax. Tick “Tip on the pre-tax amount” in the calculator and enter the tax shown on your receipt.
How do I split the bill and tip between friends?
Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage and set the number of people. The calculator shows the tip per person and the amount each person pays, and can round each share up.
What does the Remove Service Charge tab do?
If a gratuity is already included in a total, enter the total and the service rate to see the amount before the charge and the size of the charge itself.
Is this tip calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, works on any phone or computer, and requires no sign-up or download. Calculations happen in your browser.
Tipping guides and articles
How to Calculate a Tip: 5 Easy Methods (With Examples)
Learn how to calculate a tip in your head, on your phone or with a formula. Simple tricks for 10%, 15%, 18%, 20% and 25% tips, with worked examples.
How Much to Tip: A Practical Guide for Every Service
How much should you tip at restaurants, bars, salons, for delivery, rideshares and hotels? A clear US tipping guide with typical percentages and dollar amounts.
Should You Tip Before or After Tax? The Clear Answer
Do you calculate the tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount? What etiquette experts suggest, how much difference it makes, and how to handle discounts and service charges.
How to Split the Bill With Friends (Fairly, Including the Tip)
Four fair ways to split a restaurant bill with friends: even split, itemized, proportional tip and rotating payer. Worked example with tax and tip included.
Tipping Around the World: Etiquette in 15 Popular Countries
How much to tip when traveling abroad. Restaurant and taxi tipping customs in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, from Japan to Morocco.
How to Calculate Tip Percentage (From Any Bill and Tip)
Find out what percentage a tip is with one simple formula. Examples for restaurant checks, automatic gratuity and card machine prompts, plus a free tip percentage calculator.