Tip Calculator

Free Tip Calculator – Work Out How Much to Tip and Split the Bill Easily

Calculating how much to tip — and then splitting it fairly between a group of people with different orders — is the kind of mental arithmetic that always seems to happen at the worst possible moment: after a large meal, under dim lighting, with a table full of people offering different suggestions. This free tip calculator removes the awkwardness entirely. Enter the bill total, choose a tip percentage, and specify how many people are splitting the bill. You get the tip amount, each person's share, and the grand total per person instantly.

How Much Should You Tip?

Tipping expectations vary significantly by country, type of establishment, and context. Here is a practical country-by-country guide:

• United States — 15–20% is the standard range for restaurant table service. 18–22% signals a genuinely good dining experience. Below 15% indicates the service was significantly below expectations. Tipping is culturally expected and forms a substantial part of server income.
• United Kingdom — 10–12.5% is the typical range for sit-down restaurant service. Many restaurants now add a discretionary service charge automatically — always check the bill before adding more. Tipping for takeaways and fast food is optional.
• India — 10% is a reasonable gratuity in urban restaurants and hotels. Smaller local restaurants and street food vendors do not expect tips, though rounding up or leaving a small amount is always appreciated. Many hotel bills already include a service charge.
• Europe (generally) — Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory in most of continental Europe. Rounding up the bill or leaving small change is common. In Germany, rounding to a convenient figure and telling the waiter when paying is the norm.
• Australia — Tipping is not culturally required but is welcomed for exceptional service. 10% is a generous tip in most contexts.

How to Use the Tip Calculator

1. Enter the total bill amount before tip.
2. Select or type your desired tip percentage.
3. Enter the number of people splitting the bill.
4. The tool displays: the total tip amount, each person's tip share, the total bill including tip, and each person's total payment.

You can also use the calculator to round each person's share to a clean number, which makes collecting cash payments far simpler in practice.

Tip Before or After Tax?

In countries where tax is added to the bill (like the USA), the question of whether to tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount comes up regularly. Technically, tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the more precise approach. In practice, most people tip on the post-tax total because it is simpler and the difference is small. On a $60 meal with 8% tax, the pre-tax tip at 20% is $12.00, and the post-tax tip is $12.96 — a difference of less than $1. Either is acceptable.

Approaches to Splitting the Bill in a Group

How you split depends on the group and the situation:

• Equal split — Everyone pays the same. Fast, simple, and avoids the social tension of itemizing. Works well when everyone had roughly comparable meals.
• Itemized split — Each person pays for exactly what they ordered plus a proportional share of the tip. Fair when there are large spending differences (e.g. some had alcohol and others did not), but requires more calculation and coordination.
• One card, rest transfer — One person puts the whole bill on their card and others transfer back their share immediately via a payments app. Increasingly popular as it avoids the multiple-card problem and processes instantly.

Tipping Beyond Restaurants

Tip culture extends beyond dining in many countries. General guidelines:

• Delivery services: 10–15% of the order value, or a flat amount. More in bad weather or for large orders over a distance.
• Taxis and rideshares: 10–15% in countries with a tipping culture. Many ride apps offer in-app tipping options.
• Hair salons and spas: 15–20% for good service is standard in the USA and UK.
• Hotel staff: £1–2 or equivalent per bag for porters, £1–2 per night for housekeeping left at checkout.

Having a quick, reliable tip calculator on hand means you can skip the mental arithmetic entirely and spend that energy on enjoying the experience instead. Bookmark this tool for your next meal out, and never have an awkward bill-splitting moment again.