What is a standard tip percentage?

In North America, 15% is the minimum for acceptable service, 18–20% is standard for good service, and 20–25% is generous. In many countries outside North America, tipping norms vary significantly — from optional to not expected at all.

How do I split the bill unevenly between people?

Our calculator splits the total (bill + tip) evenly by the number of people. For uneven splits, calculate the full total and percentage per person manually, or ask your server to split the payment at the terminal.

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Q: How do you calculate a tip?

Multiply your bill by the tip percentage. For a 15% tip on a $60 bill: $60 × 0.15 = $9 tip. Total: $69. Our calculator does this instantly for any percentage.

Calculate the tip on any bill, split it between any number of people, and round up instantly. Works with any currency, anywhere in the world.

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Bill Amount

Enter the total bill before or after tax — whichever you prefer to tip on

Tip Percentage

Or enter custom: %

Split Between

people

Round Up Total?

Round up to nearest whole number

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Total Bill
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Bill + Tip

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate a tip? ▾

Multiply your bill amount by the tip percentage expressed as a decimal. For a 20% tip on a $50 bill: $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip. Add the tip to the bill to get the total: $60. For a split between 3 people: $60 ÷ 3 = $20 each. Our calculator does all of this instantly.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount? ▾

Most etiquette guides suggest tipping on the pre-tax amount, as the server did not provide the government service that the tax pays for. In practice, many people tip on the total including tax, and the difference is small. Our calculator tips on whichever amount you enter, so you can use either.

What is the standard tip percentage? ▾

In Canada and the United States, 15% is the traditional minimum for acceptable service, 18–20% is the new standard for good service, and 20–25% or more is considered generous. Tipping norms vary widely in other countries. In Japan, tipping is not customary and can even be considered rude. In Europe, a small tip of 5–10% or simply rounding up is typical in many countries.

How do I split the bill unevenly? ▾

Our calculator splits the total evenly by the number of people. For an uneven split, calculate the full total and then determine each person’s share manually based on what they ordered, or ask your server to process separate payments at the point of sale. Many restaurant payment terminals allow split-bill entry by amount or by item.

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How Do You Calculate a Tip?

Calculating a tip is straightforward once you understand the basic formula: multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage expressed as a decimal. A 20% tip on a $60 bill is calculated as $60 multiplied by 0.20, which equals $12. Add that to the bill and your total is $72. If you are splitting the bill among four people, each person pays $72 divided by four, which is $18 each. This calculator handles all of those steps instantly regardless of the numbers involved.

Tipping is a purely mathematical calculation with no country-specific rates, tax brackets, or regional rules, which means this calculator works identically for any currency anywhere in the world. Whether you are splitting a restaurant bill in Toronto, a taxi ride in London, or a meal in Sydney, simply enter the amount, select a tip percentage, and specify how many people are splitting the cost. The calculator shows you the tip total, the grand total, and the per-person amount in a single click.

The round-up option adjusts the total per person to the nearest whole number, making it easier to collect exact cash from your group. For example, if the per-person total works out to $23.87, rounding up to $24 simplifies payment and leaves a slightly larger tip for the server.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total? Etiquette guides traditionally recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal since the tax portion goes to the government rather than the server. In practice, many people simply tip on whatever total is shown, and the difference is rarely more than a dollar or two on a typical meal. Enter whichever amount you want to base the tip on and the calculator does the rest.

What is the standard tip percentage for restaurants? In Canada and the United States, 15% is the traditional minimum for satisfactory service, 18 to 20% is now considered the standard expectation for good service, and anything above 20% is generous. Tipping customs differ significantly by country. In Japan tipping is not customary, in the UK and Europe rounding up or a 10% tip is common, and in Australia tipping is appreciated but not expected. This calculator works for any amount anywhere.

What if we want to leave a specific dollar amount as a tip? The calculator works the other way too. Decide on the tip amount you want to leave, note the bill total, and use the percentage buttons to find the closest match. Alternatively, enter a custom percentage that produces the dollar amount you have in mind.

How do I tip for takeout or delivery? Tipping for takeout is optional but appreciated, with 5 to 10% being a common range. For delivery, 10 to 20% is typical depending on order size and distance. Some apps suggest 15 to 25%. Use the calculator to figure out the dollar amount for your chosen percentage on any order size.