Tip Calculator
Calculate tip amount and split the bill instantly. Enter your bill, choose a tip percentage, and split between any number of people — free, mobile-friendly.
Updated April 2026
NUMBER OF PEOPLE
Tip Amount
Calculated on bill total
Total with Tip
Bill + tip combined
PER PERSON
$ 0.00
/ each
How the tip calculator works
Built for the moment the check arrives
1. Enter the bill amount
Type the total before tip — no need to strip out tax first.
2. Pick a tip percentage and split
Choose 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, or a custom percentage — then set how many people are splitting the bill.
3. Copy the summary
Share the breakdown or save it — every calculation is added to your history automatically.
What this tip calculator does
Fast enough to use right at the table
Splits the bill between any number of people
The total (bill + tip) is divided evenly the moment you set the headcount.
One-tap percentages or a custom amount
Quick buttons for 10/15/18/20%, or type any percentage you want.
Automatic calculation history
Every summary you copy is saved locally, with the venue name if you add one.
No sign-up, no ads breaking your flow
Built to work one-handed on a phone, at the table, with zero friction.
Typical tip amounts by percentage
On a $50 bill, before splitting
When you'll reach for this
The most common scenarios people use a tip calculator for
Dinner with a group
Split the bill plus tip evenly among everyone without doing mental math at the table.
Traveling abroad
Tipping norms vary wildly by country — check what's actually expected before you pay.
Food delivery in bad weather
Bumping the tip to 15–20% is a well-received gesture when conditions make delivery harder.
Checking the service charge on a receipt
See whether an 18% gratuity is already included before you accidentally tip twice.
Common mistakes
Tipping twice on the same charge
Many US restaurants auto-add an 18–20% gratuity for large parties — check the receipt before adding another tip on top.
Using the wrong country's norm
In the US, 15–20% is expected and its absence is noticed; in Japan, offering a tip can come across as awkward or even rude.
Confusing a delivery fee with a tip
The delivery fee an app charges usually doesn't go to the driver — a direct tip is what actually reaches them.
Why use this tip calculator
Built specifically for the moment you're paying — fast, no account needed, no ad interrupting the flow, and it works cleanly on a phone screen at the table.
The country-by-country tipping guide helps travelers avoid under-tipping (which reads as rude in the US) or over-tipping (which can feel odd in Japan) simply because they didn't know the local norm.
Tipping customs by country
What's expected changes a lot depending on where you are
Frequently asked questions
No, tipping is not legally required, but it's a strong social norm at sit-down restaurants — 15–20% is the standard range, and service staff in many US states are paid a lower base wage on the assumption that tips make up the difference. Skipping it entirely is generally read as a complaint about the service.
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