Free Online Tool

Tip Calculator
& Bill Splitter

Enter your bill, pick a tip percentage, and instantly see how much everyone pays. No math, no hassle — works on any device.

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Tip Amount
$0.00
per table
Total Bill
$0.00
bill + tip
Per Person
$0.00
each pays

Tip Guide: How Much to Tip in Every Situation

Knowing how much to tip can feel complicated — percentages vary by country, service type, and the quality of your experience. This guide covers every common tipping situation so you always leave the right amount.

ServiceStandard TipExceptionalNotes
Restaurant (sit-down)18 – 20%25%+Tip on the pre-tax amount
Café / Counter service10 – 15%20%Optional but appreciated
Food delivery15 – 20%$5 minimumTip the driver, not the app
Taxi / Rideshare10 – 15%20%More for luggage help
Hotel housekeeper$2 – $5 / night$5 – $10Leave daily, not at checkout
Hair salon / Barber15 – 20%25%Tip your stylist directly
Spa / Massage15 – 20%25%Check if gratuity is included
Bartender$1 – $2 / drink20% of tabAt least $1 for simple drinks
Tour guide$5 – $10 / person$15 – $20Per day for extended tours
Valet parking$2 – $5$10Tip when you pick up the car

How to Calculate a Tip — 3 Simple Methods

While our tip calculator handles the math instantly, it helps to understand the formula. Here are three ways to calculate a tip by hand when you don't have your phone handy.

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The Standard Formula
Tip = Bill Amount × (Tip % ÷ 100)
Total = Bill Amount + Tip
Per Person = Total ÷ Number of People

Method 1 — The 10% trick: Find 10% of the bill by moving the decimal one place left. On a $68 bill, 10% = $6.80. Double it for 20% ($13.60), or add half for 15% ($10.20).

Method 2 — Divide by 5: Dividing the bill by 5 gives exactly 20%. Quick mental math: $75 ÷ 5 = $15 tip.

Method 3 — Round up the total: Add a tip that makes the total a round number. On a $43.50 bill, rounding to $52 gives approximately 19.5% — clean and easy.

Frequently Asked Questions

In the United States, the standard restaurant tip is 15% for adequate service, 18% for good service, and 20% for excellent service. For truly exceptional service, 25% or more is appreciated. Many diners now default to 18–20% as a baseline. Outside the US, tipping customs vary widely — in Japan tipping is considered rude, while in Europe 10% is typically sufficient.
The fastest method: divide the bill by 5. On a $45 bill, $45 ÷ 5 = $9 tip, making your total $54. Alternatively, find 10% (move the decimal left) and double it. For $45: 10% = $4.50, doubled = $9.00. Or simply use our tip calculator above — enter the bill and hit the "20%" preset button.
Etiquette experts recommend tipping on the pre-tax amount, since the quality of service has nothing to do with your tax rate. In practice, most people tip on the total bill (post-tax) — it is simpler and the difference on a typical bill is only $1–2. Either approach is widely accepted.
For taxis and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, Bolt), 10–15% is the standard for a typical ride. Tip 15–20% for great service, help with heavy luggage, or a particularly clean vehicle. For very short trips under $5, a flat $1–2 tip is appropriate. You can tip in cash or through the app after the ride.
Use the "Number of People" field in our calculator. It divides both the tip and the total evenly among everyone. If friends ordered different amounts, calculate the full table tip first (e.g., 20% of the total bill), then divide by the number of diners to find each person's tip contribution — add that to each person's individual food amount.
No, tipping is never legally required in any country. However, in the United States especially, many service workers — particularly restaurant servers — earn below minimum wage with the expectation that tips make up the difference. Some restaurants add an automatic gratuity (usually 18–20%) for large parties of 6 or more; always check your bill before adding extra.