Tip Calculator
Calculate a tip on any bill and split the total between people.
About this calculator
Tipping math always seems to land at the end of a meal when nobody wants to do arithmetic. This calculator handles it instantly: enter the bill, choose a tip percentage, and set how many people are splitting, and it shows the tip, the grand total, and the amount each person owes.
In the US, 15% is a common baseline for adequate service, 18–20% signals good service, and many people round up for exceptional service. There's an ongoing etiquette debate about whether to tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount; tipping on pre-tax is technically correct, but the difference on a normal bill is small, so pick whichever you're comfortable with.
For groups, watch for an auto-gratuity already added to the check — large tables are often charged 18% automatically, and adding another tip on top means double-tipping. When you split, this tool divides the tipped total evenly; if the table wants to pay by what each person ordered, split the itemized subtotals first and apply the same tip rate to each.
Frequently asked questions
What is a standard tip percentage?
In the US, 15% is a common baseline, 18–20% reflects good service, and more for exceptional service. Counter service and takeout are usually tipped less or not at all.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is technically correct, but the difference is small. This calculator lets you enter whichever bill figure you prefer.
How does splitting the bill work?
The calculator divides the total including tip evenly by the number of people. For large groups, check whether an automatic gratuity was already added to avoid tipping twice.