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Tip Calculator

Enter the bill, tip percentage, and the number of people to split the cost.

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How tipping works

A tip is a percentage of the bill added as a gratuity. To find the tip, multiply the bill by the tip rate. Divide the total (bill + tip) by the number of people to get the per-person share.

Tip = Bill × (Tip % ÷ 100) · Per person = (Bill + Tip) ÷ People

How do I calculate a tip?

To calculate a tip, multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage divided by 100, then divide the bill plus tip by the number of people. Example: a $50 bill with a 15% tip split between 2 people gives a tip of $7.50, a total of $57.50, and $28.75 per person.

Steps to calculate a tip and split the bill

  1. Convert the tip percentage to a decimal by dividing it by 100 (15% becomes 0.15).
  2. Multiply the bill amount by that decimal to get the tip amount ($50 × 0.15 = $7.50).
  3. Add the tip to the bill to get the total ($50 + $7.50 = $57.50).
  4. Divide the total by the number of people splitting the bill ($57.50 ÷ 2 = $28.75).
  5. Round each amount to two decimal places for a usable dollar-and-cents figure.

Tip formula

Tip = Bill × (Tip % ÷ 100) · Per person = (Bill + Tip) ÷ People
  • Bill = the pre-tip charge on the receipt
  • Tip % = the percentage you choose to leave, commonly 15-20% in the United States
  • People = the number of people splitting the total evenly

Example tip amounts

BillTip %PeopleTip amountTotalPer person
$50.0015%2$7.50$57.50$28.75
$80.0020%4$16.00$96.00$24.00
$25.0018%1$4.50$29.50$29.50
$120.0010%3$12.00$132.00$44.00
$60.0022%5$13.20$73.20$14.64

Frequently asked questions

What is a standard tip percentage?

In the United States, 15-20% of the pre-tax bill is typical for restaurant service, with 20% common for excellent service. Some cities and countries have different customs, and tipping is not expected everywhere.

Should I tip before or after tax?

Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the more common practice, though tipping on the full total including tax is also common and simply results in a slightly larger tip. This calculator treats whatever amount you enter as the bill amount to tip on.

How do I split a tip unevenly between people?

This calculator divides the total evenly. For uneven splits, calculate each person's share of the bill first, then apply the same tip percentage to each share individually.

Does the tip percentage change based on party size?

Some restaurants automatically add an 18-20% gratuity for large parties, often six or more people, listed on the receipt as an included service charge. Check your receipt before adding an additional tip.

This calculator assumes an even split among all people entered and a single flat tip percentage. For itemized bills, unequal splits, or automatic gratuities already included on the receipt, adjust the bill amount accordingly before calculating.