Per-person totals, not just a tip
See exactly what each person owes including their share of the tip and tax, so you can send one clear number to the group chat.
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Tip Calculator — Tip, Total & Bill Split Per Person
Work out the tip and the total in one tap, split it evenly between any number of people, choose whether to tip before or after tax, and round the per-person share to a neat number so nobody has to hunt for coins.
Split between any group
Tip pre-tax or post-tax
Smart rounding
7 currencies
Calculate the tip and split the bill
Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage and set how many people are paying. Everything updates instantly in your browser.
Your split will appear here
Enter a bill amount and we’ll show the tip, the total, what each person owes and how the rounding changes things.
Why this calculator
The awkward parts of splitting a bill, actually handled
Most tip calculators multiply two numbers and stop. This one deals with tax, rounding, group splits and the question people really argue about — what each person hands over.
Pre-tax or post-tax tipping
Etiquette guides say tip on the pre-tax subtotal; many people tip on the total. Switch between the two and see the difference in cash.
Four rounding modes
Round each person up, round to the nearest whole unit or round the total — and see precisely how much extra tip that rounding adds.
Slider and presets together
Tap a common percentage or drag the slider in half-point steps to fine-tune. The total updates as you move, with no page reloads.
Tipping guide built in
A quick reference for restaurants, bars, taxis, hotels and salons, plus how expectations differ across the US, UK, Europe and Asia.
Instant, private, offline-friendly
No account, no ads over the tool and no data sent anywhere. It is light enough to work on a weak restaurant signal.
How to use it
How to calculate a tip in four steps
Enter the bill
Type the amount and pick your currency. Use the pre-tax subtotal if you want to tip the traditional way.
Choose the tip
Tap 15, 18, 20 or 25 percent, or drag the slider to any figure between 0 and 40 percent.
Split the group
Set how many people are paying and the calculator divides the tip, tax and total evenly across them.
Round it off
Pick a rounding mode to land on tidy numbers, and see exactly how much extra tip the rounding adds.
Benefits
Why it pays to work the tip out properly
Mental arithmetic at the end of a long meal is where money quietly leaks — usually in the server’s favour, occasionally against them.
No more rough guessing
Doubling the tax or eyeballing ten percent and adding a bit is how people end up tipping 12 or 28 percent by accident.
Fair splits between friends
An exact per-person figure removes the negotiation and stops one person quietly covering the shortfall every time.
Know what tax is doing
In a high-tax area, tipping on the post-tax total can add a full percentage point or more to what you actually pay.
Budget for the real cost
A meal advertised at 40 is closer to 50 once tax and a 20 percent tip land. Seeing that up front makes planning easier.
Avoid tipping twice
Large parties often have a service charge added automatically. Check the bill before adding anything on top.
Travel without the guesswork
Tipping norms swing from expected to mildly offensive depending on the country. The guide below covers the common cases.
The method
How to calculate a tip and split a bill
The tip formula
The tip is the bill multiplied by the percentage: tip = bill × (percentage ÷ 100). A 60 bill at 20 percent gives a tip of 12 and a total of 72. Split between four people, that is 18 each.
The quickest mental shortcut is to find 10 percent by moving the decimal point one place left, then scale it: half of that is 5 percent, double it is 20 percent, and one and a half times it is 15 percent. On a 60 bill, 10 percent is 6, so 15 percent is 9 and 20 percent is 12.
Tipping before or after tax
Etiquette guides generally say the tip belongs on the pre-tax subtotal, because tax is money going to the government rather than a measure of the service. In practice many people tip on the total, and card machines almost always suggest percentages of the post-tax figure. On a 100 bill with 8 percent tax, a 20 percent tip is 20 before tax or 21.60 after — a small gap per meal, but a real one over a year.
How much to tip, by service
| Service | Customary tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 18–20% | 15% for adequate service, more for exceptional |
| Bartender | 15–20% or 1–2 per drink | Whichever is higher on a small tab |
| Coffee shop counter | 0–15% | Optional; loose change or a small flat amount |
| Food delivery | 15–20% | Minimum of a few units in bad weather or long distances |
| Taxi or rideshare | 10–15% | Round up for help with luggage |
| Hairdresser or salon | 15–20% | Tip the person who did the work where possible |
| Hotel housekeeping | 2–5 per night | Left daily rather than in one lump at checkout |
Tipping around the world
- United States and Canada: tipping is expected and forms a large part of staff income; 18–20 percent is the restaurant norm.
- United Kingdom and Ireland: around 10–12.5 percent, and often already added as a discretionary service charge.
- Continental Europe: service is usually included; rounding up or leaving 5–10 percent for good service is plenty.
- Japan, South Korea and China: tipping is not customary and can cause confusion or embarrassment.
- Australia and New Zealand: not expected thanks to higher base wages; 10 percent is a generous gesture.
- India, the Middle East and much of Latin America: roughly 5–10 percent, unless a service charge already appears on the bill.
Watch for the automatic service charge
Many restaurants add a gratuity of 18 to 20 percent automatically for parties of six or more, and some add a discretionary service charge to every bill. That amount is already a tip. Read the itemised lines before you add another percentage on top — and if the charge is discretionary and the service was poor, you are entitled to ask for it to be removed.
FAQ
Tip calculator questions, answered
How do I calculate a 20 percent tip?
Multiply the bill by 0.2, or find 10 percent by moving the decimal one place to the left and double it. On an 85 bill, 10 percent is 8.50, so a 20 percent tip is 17 and the total is 102. Enter the amount above and the calculator also splits that between however many people are paying.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Etiquette guides recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, since tax goes to the government rather than the restaurant. Plenty of people tip on the total instead, and card terminals usually suggest percentages of the post-tax figure. The difference is small per meal, and either choice is socially acceptable.
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
In the United States, 18 to 20 percent is standard for table service, with 15 percent for adequate service and more than 20 percent for exceptional service. In the UK around 10 to 12.5 percent is normal, much of Europe includes service already, and tipping is not customary in Japan or South Korea.
How do I split a bill with a tip between friends?
Add the tip to the bill first, then divide the total by the number of people — dividing before adding the tip gives the same answer but is easier to get wrong under pressure. Set the number of people above and the calculator shows the per-person total, their share of the tip and the tax.
Do I still tip if a service charge is included?
Usually not. An automatic gratuity or service charge of 12.5 to 20 percent is already the tip, and adding another percentage means tipping twice. Some people leave a small extra amount in cash for outstanding service, but there is no expectation to do so.
What is a good tip for food delivery?
15 to 20 percent is the common range, with a sensible minimum of a few currency units on small orders. Bad weather, long distances, large orders and multiple flights of stairs are all reasons to tip at the higher end, since the driver is usually covering their own fuel and vehicle costs.
Is it rude not to tip in some countries?
It varies enormously. In the United States, not tipping for table service is read as a deliberate complaint because tipped wages are low. In Japan it is the opposite — a tip can cause confusion or mild embarrassment. When travelling, check local norms first; the guide above covers the most common destinations.
Split the bill in seconds, not arguments
Free, private and instant — tip, tax, total and the exact amount each person owes, with rounding that lands on tidy numbers.
Tipping percentages shown on this page are general customs, not rules, and they change over time and between regions, venues and types of service. Always check your bill for a service charge or automatic gratuity before adding a tip, and use your own judgement about what is appropriate.