Tip Calculator — How Much to Tip at Any Restaurant or Service

TL;DR

• Enter the bill total and tip percentage in the Tip Calculator to get your tip amount and final bill in one step
• 18-20% is the standard tip for restaurant table service; 15% is the floor for acceptable service
• Split the bill by entering the number of people: the calculator divides food cost and tip equally
• Tip on the pre-tax subtotal to be technically correct, though the difference on most bills is small
• Runs entirely in your browser: no account, no data sent anywhere

The Tip Calculator shows the tip amount, the total bill including tip, and each person's share all at once. Type in the bill amount, choose your percentage, add the number of people splitting the bill, and the answer appears right away.

How to Use the Tip Calculator

Enter your bill amount. Choose a tip percentage: 15% for adequate service, 18-20% for good service, 25% or more for exceptional service. If the bill is being split, enter how many people are sharing it. The calculator returns the tip amount for the full table, the grand total, and what each person owes.

When to Use This Calculator

Restaurants: Confirm your share before the card machine comes around, especially at a large table where people are paying differently.

Food delivery: Calculate 20% of the subtotal before the order is confirmed so the driver gets a fair amount.

Hair salons and spas: Tip on the service cost only, not on any retail products included in the receipt. Use the calculator on the service subtotal.

Hotel housekeeping: Budget $2-5 per night. For a longer stay, run the total through the calculator to plan ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a standard tip percentage? 18-20% is standard in the US for restaurant table service. Many people default to 20% because it is easy to calculate: move the decimal one place to get 10%, then double it. Counter service and coffee shops typically receive 10-15%.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount? Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is correct: sales tax is paid to the government, not the server. The difference on most bills is under a dollar, and many people tip on the full total for convenience. Either is acceptable.

How do I split a bill unevenly? This calculator handles even splits. For an uneven split, calculate the tip on the full table total first, note the tip amount, then add each person's proportional share of the tip to their individual food cost separately.

The Tip Calculator is free and accurate. No signup needed.