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Tip Calculator

Free tip calculator to work out how much to tip, your total bill, and the amount owed per person. Quick 15/18/20/25% buttons plus custom tip and group splitting.

Total amount on the check, before tip

Or enter a custom tip below

Split the total evenly between this many people

How much should I tip, and what does each person owe?

In US restaurants, 18–20% of the bill is the usual range for solid service; 15% is on the low side, 25% is for a great meal or a lot of extra work. Enter the amount you intend to tip on (pre-tax subtotal or the total — both are common), pick a percent or a dollar tip, then split by the number of people. The comparison table is there so you can see 15% vs 18% vs 20% before you tap a card.

If the check already includes an automatic gratuity (often 18–20% for large parties), do not add another full tip on top unless you mean to. Read the bottom of the receipt first.

US tipping situations this page is built for

  • Dine-in: 18–20% is the default most servers expect when service was fine.
  • Delivery: often 10–15% with a $3–$5 floor on small orders; more in bad weather.
  • Takeout: optional; many people round up or leave 0–10%.
  • Bars: $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of the tab, whichever is higher on a slow round.

Even split vs itemized split

This tool divides one bill plus tip evenly. That is what “we’ll just split it four ways” means. If one person ordered steak and another had a salad, use the split bill calculator so tip follows what each person actually ordered.

Tip = bill × (tip % ÷ 100)

Total = bill + tip

Per person = total ÷ people

Worked check: $86.40 bill, 20%, three people

  • Tip = $86.40 × 0.20 = $17.28
  • Total = $103.68
  • Each person = $34.56
  • At 18% the total would be $101.95 ($1.73 less as a group).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a normal tip percentage in the US?
Typical restaurant tips in the US range from 15% for average service to 20% for good service, with 25% or more for exceptional service. Many people now use 18-20% as the standard baseline. Use the quick-select buttons on this tip calculator to compare 15%, 18%, 20%, and 25% instantly.
How do I use a tip calculator for large groups?
Enter the total bill amount, choose your tip percentage, then enter the number of people in the group. The calculator divides the bill plus tip evenly across everyone, so each person pays the same amount. For large groups with different orders, use a split bill calculator instead so each person only pays for what they ordered.
18% vs 20% tip on a bill - how much difference does it make?
On a $50 bill, 18% tip is $9.00 (total $59.00) while 20% tip is $10.00 (total $60.00) — a difference of $1.00. The comparison table below the results shows 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, and 25% side by side.
How much should I tip a delivery driver?
A common guideline is 10-15% of the order total, with a minimum of 3-5 for smaller orders, and more in bad weather or for large or complex deliveries. Enter your order subtotal into this calculator and use the custom tip percentage or custom tip amount field to model different scenarios.
How to split a tip between multiple people?
Calculate the total bill and tip first, then divide the combined total by the number of people. This calculator does that automatically - just enter the number of people and it shows the amount per person, which already includes each person's fair share of the tip.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Tipping etiquette varies, but tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is technically the traditional standard, while many people simply tip on the total including tax for simplicity. Either approach is common; use whichever amount you enter as the bill amount in the calculator.
Is it rude to tip less than 15%?
In the US, tipping below 15% is generally reserved for poor service, since serving staff often rely heavily on tips as part of their income. If service was acceptable or better, 18-20% is the safer default.
Do I tip on takeout orders?
Tipping on takeout is optional and typically lower than dine-in, often 0-10%, though many people round up or tip a small flat amount as a courtesy, especially for custom or complex orders.

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