How much should I tip?

In the United States, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is customary for sit-down restaurant service, with 18–20% common for good service and 20%+ for exceptional service. Counter service, takeaway and other situations vary by region and custom, so treat the presets as a starting point and adjust to taste.

How is the tip amount calculated?

The tip is the bill multiplied by the tip percentage divided by 100. For example, an 18% tip on a $60 bill is 60 × (18 ÷ 100) = $10.80, making the total $70.80.

How do I split a bill with tip?

Add the tip to the bill to get the total, then divide that total by the number of people. For a $70.80 total split between 3 people, each person pays 70.80 ÷ 3 = $23.60. This calculator does both steps for you as you type.

Do you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?

Tipping etiquette is to calculate the tip on the pre-tax amount, since sales tax isn’t part of the service. Many people simply tip on the post-tax total for convenience — it’s a small difference. Enter whichever figure you prefer as the bill amount.

How do I calculate a tip in my head?

A handy shortcut: 10% is just the bill with the decimal point moved one place left (e.g. $46 → $4.60). Double it for 20%, or add half of the 10% figure for 15%. This tool removes the guesswork and splits the bill too.

Is anything sent to a server?

No. Every calculation happens locally in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded or stored, and it works offline once the page has loaded.

Tip Calculator

Work out the tip and total on any bill, and split it evenly between any number of people.

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How to use Tip Calculator

Enter the bill amount

Type the total on your cheque before tip into the bill box. You can include cents — the calculator works to two decimal places.
Choose a tip percentage

Tap a quick preset (10%, 15%, 18%, 20% or 25%) or type any custom percentage into the field. The chosen preset stays highlighted.
Set how many people are splitting

Leave it at 1 if you’re paying alone, or enter the number sharing the bill to see the amount each person owes.
Read or copy the result

The tip, total and per-person amount update instantly, with a sentence that spells it all out. Hit Copy to put the breakdown on your clipboard.

Key features

Live tip, total and per-person amounts — no “calculate” button
Quick gratuity presets (10% · 15% · 18% · 20% · 25%) plus a free custom field
Split any bill evenly between any number of people
Plain-English summary sentence that restates the whole calculation
One-click copy of the full breakdown, neatly rounded to cents
100% private and free — runs in your browser, no uploads or sign-up

About Tip Calculator

A fast, no-fuss tip calculator for restaurants, bars, cafés, taxis and deliveries. Enter the bill, tap a quick gratuity preset (10%, 15%, 18%, 20% or 25%) or type your own, and choose how many people are sharing the cheque. The tip amount, the grand total and the amount each person owes all update instantly, with a plain-English summary you can read aloud or copy to your clipboard. Amounts are tidily rounded to two decimal places, and dodgy inputs are handled gracefully — a blank or zero bill simply shows no result, and a party of fewer than one is treated as a single diner. It all runs in your browser: no sign-up, no limits, nothing uploaded.

Last updated 2 June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I tip?: In the United States, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is customary for sit-down restaurant service, with 18–20% common for good service and 20%+ for exceptional service. Counter service, takeaway and other situations vary by region and custom, so treat the presets as a starting point and adjust to taste.
How is the tip amount calculated?: The tip is the bill multiplied by the tip percentage divided by 100. For example, an 18% tip on a $60 bill is 60 × (18 ÷ 100) = $10.80, making the total $70.80.
How do I split a bill with tip?: Add the tip to the bill to get the total, then divide that total by the number of people. For a $70.80 total split between 3 people, each person pays 70.80 ÷ 3 = $23.60. This calculator does both steps for you as you type.
Do you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?: Tipping etiquette is to calculate the tip on the pre-tax amount, since sales tax isn’t part of the service. Many people simply tip on the post-tax total for convenience — it’s a small difference. Enter whichever figure you prefer as the bill amount.
How do I calculate a tip in my head?: A handy shortcut: 10% is just the bill with the decimal point moved one place left (e.g. $46 → $4.60). Double it for 20%, or add half of the 10% figure for 15%. This tool removes the guesswork and splits the bill too.
Is anything sent to a server?: No. Every calculation happens locally in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded or stored, and it works offline once the page has loaded.