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Tip Calculator

Work out the tip and split the bill evenly between friends in seconds. Enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage and the number of people, and this free tip calculator shows the tip, the total and exactly what each person owes — all privately in your browser.

Bill amount

Tip (%)

Split between (people)

What is a tip calculator?

A tip calculator is a tool that turns a bill amount and a tip percentage into three useful figures: the tip itself, the total you'll pay, and the per-person share when a table splits the cost. Tipping is common at restaurants, cafes, bars and for food delivery, and percentages vary by country and service quality — 10%, 15%, 18% and 20% are the usual choices.

The tool uses two simple operations. First it finds the tip by multiplying the bill by the percentage: a $80 bill at 15% gives $12. Adding that to the original gives a $92 total. Then it divides the total by the number of people — shared between two, that's $46 each. Everything is recalculated the moment you change a value, so you can quickly compare tip levels.

This calculator runs locally in your browser, so your bill is never shared with a server.

How to use the tip calculator

Enter the total bill amount before the tip.
Type the tip percentage you'd like to leave — 10, 15, 18 or 20.
Enter how many people are splitting the bill.
Click Calculate to see the tip, the total and each person's share.

Example

Enter a bill of $80, a tip of 15% and 2 people. The calculator shows a $12 tip, a $92 total and $46 per person. Raise the tip to 20% and the tip becomes $16, the total $96 and each person pays $48.

Who is the tip calculator for?

Tipping rules vary by country, service and budget, so a calculator is the quickest way to agree on the right amount. Anyone who spends money at a table or a counter can use it.

Students and young adults: a tip calculator for students makes a first restaurant outing easier — pick a percentage, split the bill, and keep the per-person share inside a tight budget.
Couples: settle the tab in seconds on date night, testing a 15% or 20% tip to decide what the evening really costs for two.
Salaried professionals: expense a business meal accurately, or budget a regular lunch routine, without doing the arithmetic by hand.
Retirees: keep tipping generous but controlled on a fixed income, and use the per-person figure to stay within a weekly dining budget.

Tip chart ($80 bill, 2 people)

This chart shows the tip, total and per-person share for a $80 bill split between two people at common tip levels. How to calculate a tip is simple: multiply the bill by the percentage to get the tip, then add it to the bill for the total. Most guides treat 15% as a standard tip, and 18–20% for great service.

Tip = Bill × (percentage ÷ 100). Total = Bill + Tip. Per person = Total ÷ number of people. A good tip reflects the service quality and local custom, typically 15–20% in the US.

Tip %	Tip amount ($)	Total (bill + tip) ($)	Per person ($)
10%	8.00	88.00	44.00
15%	12.00	92.00	46.00
18%	14.40	94.40	47.20
20%	16.00	96.00	48.00
25%	20.00	100.00	50.00

Common use cases

Restaurant and cafe visits when paying as a group.
Food delivery, taxi and salon gratuities.
Splitting a bill at a bar or event without doing the math by hand.
Quickly comparing how a 15% or 20% tip changes a budget.

Pro tips

For quick service try 15%; for great service or small bills, 18–20% is standard in many places.
To find the tip fast, shift the decimal one place to get 10%, then add half of that for 15%.
Use the per-person figure as your budget cap so nobody overpays on a group outing.
Check your currency: this calculator formats results as dollars, so adjust the amount or place accordingly.

FAQ

How much tip should I leave?

10% is a tip for basic service, 15% is standard, and 18–20% is common for great service. For small bills or takeout, a fixed flat amount often works just as well.

Should I tip on tax?

Most people tip on the pre-tax subtotal, which keeps the gratuity smaller. Tipping on the total including tax is fine if you want to be generous.

How do I split the bill?

Enter the total bill, the tip percentage and the number of people. The calculator divides the total (including tip) evenly among the group.

How is the tip calculated?

The tip is the bill amount multiplied by the percentage. A $80 bill at 15% gives $12, making a $92 total.

Can I use the tip calculator for any currency?

The tool formats the result as dollars, but you can use any currency by reading the numbers as your own currency and ignoring the symbol.

Should I tip for delivery or taxi?

Approximately 10–20% for delivery and 10–15% for taxi fares is typical, though it varies by city and country.

Is this calculator private?

Yes. All calculations happen in your browser and nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.

Do I need an account or an app?

No. The tip calculator works in any modern browser with no signup and no install.

What is an average tip rate?

15% is the most commonly suggested baseline in the United States, with 18–20% used for good or exceptional service.