How is tip calculated?

Tip is calculated by multiplying the bill amount by the tip percentage. For example, a 20% tip on a $50 bill = $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip, making the total $60.

What is the standard tip percentage in the US?

In the US, standard tips range from 15% to 20% for restaurant service. 15% is considered acceptable, 18–20% is standard for good service, and 25%+ is for exceptional service. For takeout, 10–15% is common.

How do I split a bill evenly?

Enter the total bill amount, set your desired tip percentage, then enter the number of people. The calculator instantly shows the per-person tip and total, dividing everything evenly.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Tipping etiquette varies: in the US, tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is technically correct, but many people tip on the total. The difference is usually small — on a $50 meal with 8% tax, the difference between tipping pre-tax vs post-tax at 20% is about $0.80.

Can I enter a custom tip percentage?

Yes. Click the custom input field (next to the preset buttons) and type any percentage you like. The results update instantly.

Tip Calculator

Calculate the tip and split the bill instantly. Choose a preset tip percentage or enter a custom amount, and see exactly how much each person owes.

Bill Amount

Tip Percentage

Number of People

Enter the bill amount to calculate the tip.

How to Use

Calculate the tip and split the bill instantly. Choose a preset tip percentage or enter a custom amount, and see exactly how much each person owes.

1Enter the total bill amount in the Bill Amount field. Do not include any tip — just the base amount on the receipt.
2Select a tip percentage by clicking one of the preset buttons (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%), or type a custom percentage in the input field.
3Enter the number of people splitting the bill in the Number of People field. Use 1 if you are not splitting.
4The tip amount and total appear instantly. If you entered more than one person, you will also see the per-person tip and per-person total.

Key Features

Preset tip buttons — one-click selection of 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, and 25% tip rates
Custom tip input — enter any percentage for non-standard situations
Bill splitting — divide tip and total evenly among any number of people
Per-person breakdown — instantly see what each person owes in tip and total
Live calculation — results update immediately as you type, no button needed

Frequently Asked Questions

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Tip Calculator — How to Calculate Tip and Split the Bill