Tip Calculator
Calculate the tip amount for any bill and split the total among multiple people.
Enter the bill amount, select or type a tip percentage, and optionally split the total between multiple people. Quick-select buttons for the most common tip percentages (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) make it easy to calculate in seconds. The calculator shows the tip amount, total bill, and the amount per person.
Tipping customs vary considerably around the world. In the US and Canada, 15–20% is the standard and service workers often rely on tips as a significant part of their income. In Western Europe, tipping is appreciated but less expected — rounding up or leaving 5–10% is common. In Japan, South Korea, and much of Southeast Asia, tipping is not traditional and may even cause embarrassment for staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
In the US, 15–20% is standard for table service at restaurants. 18–20% is typical for good service, 25%+ for exceptional service, and 10–15% if service was poor. In Europe, tipping is less expected — rounding up or 5–10% is common. In Japan and some Asian countries, tipping is not customary.
How do you calculate a 20% tip?
Multiply the bill by 0.20. For example, a $45 bill: $45 × 0.20 = $9 tip, total = $54. A quick mental trick: find 10% (move the decimal one place left), then double it. For $45: 10% = $4.50, × 2 = $9.
Should you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Convention varies. In the US, tipping on the pre-tax (subtotal) amount is technically correct, but tipping on the total including tax is also common and results in a slightly higher tip. The difference is small — on a $50 bill with 8% tax, it's about $0.80.
How do you split a bill evenly?
Enter the bill amount, set your tip percentage, and enter the number of people. The calculator divides the total (bill + tip) equally. For example, $100 bill + 20% tip = $120 total, split between 4 people = $30 each.
What tip is standard for delivery?
For food delivery, 10–20% of the order total is standard, with a minimum of $3–5 for small orders regardless of percentage. For grocery or other delivery services, $3–5 per trip is typical.
Is tipping included in the bill in Europe?
In France, service is legally included in prices ("service compris" at 15%), so an extra tip is optional. In the UK, some restaurants add a discretionary 12.5% service charge — always check the bill to avoid double-tipping. In Germany and the Netherlands, rounding up or 5–10% for good service is customary but not required.
Should I tip at a coffee shop or fast food?
At coffee shops and cafés, $1–2 or 10–15% is increasingly common in the US due to digital tip prompts at POS terminals. At traditional fast food counters (order and pick up), tipping is generally not expected. Tip if the service warrants it.
How much should I tip a taxi or rideshare driver?
For taxis and rideshare (Uber, Lyft) in the US, 15–20% is customary. For international destinations, 10% or rounding up to the nearest whole amount is typical. For short rideshare trips, $1–2 is common; for longer trips, $3–5 is appreciated.
What are typical hotel tipping amounts?
Housekeeping: $2–5 per night (leave daily, as staff may rotate). Bellhop/porter: $1–2 per bag. Concierge: $5–20 for major reservations or special help. Room service: 15–20% if a service charge is not already included. Doorman: $1–2 for hailing a cab.
When is it acceptable not to tip?
In countries where tipping is customary (US, Canada), not tipping sends a strong signal of dissatisfaction — for genuinely poor service it is acceptable, but consider also speaking to the manager. In non-tipping cultures (Japan, Korea, most of East Asia), not tipping is the expected norm and staff may politely decline.