How much should I tip at a restaurant?

In the US, 15–20% is common. Customs vary by country, and in some places service is already included.

Should I tip on the tax?

Many people tip on the pre-tax amount, but tipping on the total is also common.

How do I split a bill fairly?

Divide the total, including the tip, by the number of people, or split by what each person ordered.

Tip Calculator

Enter your bill, choose a tip percentage and the number of people to see the tip and the total, including each person's share.

Bill Details

Bill Amount

Tip Percentage: 15%

Number of People

What Is Tipping?

Tipping is the practice of giving an extra payment (a "tip" or gratuity) to service workers — such as servers, drivers, or hotel staff — on top of the base price of a service.

Usually voluntary (though sometimes socially expected)

Often calculated as a percentage of the bill

Meant to reward good service — or supplement low wages

Tipping Around the World Today

🇺🇸 United States

Strong tipping culture. 15–25% is common in restaurants. Workers often rely on tips as primary income.

🇯🇵 Japan

Tipping is uncommon and can be seen as rude. Good service is expected as part of the job.

🇪🇺 Europe

Tips are usually smaller (5–10%) or already included. Service charges are often built into the bill.

Calculate tip amount and split the total bill among any number of people — for dining, group outings, and travel.

Formula

Tip = bill × tip%. Total = bill + tip. Per person = total ÷ people.

Reference Values

•15% tip on $50 = $7.50
•20% tip on $80 = $16.00
•Split $100 bill + 18% tip among 4 = $29.50 each

FAQ

Common questions about Tip Calculator

How we calculate this

We use the standard published formula for this calculation, and we show the working so you can check it.

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