How much should I tip?

In the US, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is customary for table service, with 20% for good service. Norms vary by country and service type, so adjust to your local custom.

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

Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is standard, though many people tip on the total for simplicity. Enter whichever amount you prefer as the bill.

How is the per-person amount calculated?

The tool adds the tip to the bill, then divides the total by the number of people — so each share already includes an equal part of the tip.

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Tip Calculator

Work out the tip and total in seconds, and split the bill evenly across any number of people.

Bill amount

Tip percentage

Split between

1 person

Tip

$14.40

Total

$94.40

What this does

Enter your bill amount and a tip percentage to see the tip and the total instantly. Split the bill across any number of people to get the amount each person owes, tip included.

How to use it

1Enter the bill amount.
2Choose a tip percentage or type your own.
3Set how many people are splitting to see the per-person amount.

Examples

$80 bill at 18% = $14.40 tip, $94.40 total
Split $94.40 between 4 people = $23.60 each

Frequently asked questions

How much should I tip?: In the US, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is customary for table service, with 20% for good service. Norms vary by country and service type, so adjust to your local custom.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?: Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is standard, though many people tip on the total for simplicity. Enter whichever amount you prefer as the bill.
How is the per-person amount calculated?: The tool adds the tip to the bill, then divides the total by the number of people — so each share already includes an equal part of the tip.

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