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Tip Calculator

Work out the tip and split it evenly — instant result, no sign-up.

Per person

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Enter your bill and tip

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Key features

  • Instant tip amount, total bill, and per-person split
  • Multi-currency support (USD, INR, EUR)
  • Adjustable tip percentage and number of people
  • Works for any bill amount

Why use this tip calculator

  • No mental math needed at the table
  • Fair, exact per-person split for group dining
  • Quick reference for tipping norms by service type

Tipping norms, briefly

Tipping conventions vary a lot by country and even by service type, so there's no single "correct" percentage. In the United States, 15–20% at a sit-down restaurant is standard, with 20% common for good service and slightly less acceptable for counter service. Many other countries either build service into the price or consider a small rounding-up gesture sufficient — when traveling, it's worth checking local norms before assuming US-style tipping applies.

Quick reference by service

Restaurants (sit-down)

15–20% is typical in the US; 18–20% for great service. Many other countries expect little to nothing, with service already included.

Cafes & counter service

0–10% is common — often just rounding up or leaving change, rather than a full percentage.

Delivery drivers

10–15% of the order, with a $2–5 minimum for smaller orders, especially in bad weather or for a longer distance.

Hair & personal care

15–20% is standard in the US for salons, barbers, and similar personal services.

A worked example

A $84 bill split between 3 people with an 18% tip comes to $99.12 total, or $33.04 per person — a fair, exact split that avoids the awkward rounding and mental math of dividing a tipped bill at the table.

Why splitting after the tip, not before, is the fairer method

Splitting the base bill first and then adding each person's own tip separately can produce small rounding discrepancies and slows down settling up — calculating the tip on the full bill first, then dividing the total evenly, is both simpler to execute and mathematically cleaner for an even split.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I tip?

In the US, 15–20% is typical for restaurant service, with 20% common for good service. Customs vary elsewhere, so adjust the percentage to what's standard where you are.

How is the tip split between people calculated?

The bill plus the tip is added together, then divided evenly by the number of people. Everyone pays the same amount regardless of what they individually ordered.

Should I tip before or after tax?

Conventions differ — many people tip on the pre-tax subtotal, though tipping on the post-tax total is also common. Enter whichever bill amount matches your preference.