Tip & Bill Split Calculator
Work out the tip, the total, and how much each person pays when splitting the bill. Quick percentage presets included.
Enter the bill amount to calculate the tip.
How it works
Enter the bill amount, pick a tip percentage (or tap one of the presets — 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%), and tell it how many people are splitting. The calculator shows the tip amount, the total with tip, and the share per person, updating as you type.
The math is straightforward: tip = bill × percentage ÷ 100, and each person's share is the total divided equally. The presets reflect common US tipping conventions, where 15–20% is the usual range for table service.
When to use
At restaurants, bars, and cafés — anywhere a gratuity is expected and the group wants to settle quickly without mental math at the table. It's also handy for delivery orders, taxi rides, salon services, and for travelers unfamiliar with local tipping customs who just want a defensible number fast.
The split feature saves the usual end-of-dinner negotiation: everyone sees the same per-person amount, tip included.
Practical examples
Dinner for four
Bill of $86.40, tipping 18%: tip = $15.55, total = $101.95. Split between 4 people, each pays $25.49.
Quick coffee-shop tip
A $12 order at 15% adds $1.80 — total $13.80. Fast enough to work out while you're at the counter.
Common mistakes
A common question is whether to tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount. Convention (and most etiquette guides) says the pre-tax subtotal is fine, though many people simply tip on the final total for simplicity — on a typical bill the difference is under a dollar.
Also check whether the restaurant already added a service charge or "auto-gratuity" (common for large groups). Tipping the full percentage on top of an included 18% service charge means paying the tip twice; in that case only a small extra for exceptional service makes sense.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I tip in the United States?
For table service, 15–20% is standard, with 18% a common middle ground and 20%+ for very good service. Counter service and takeout are more discretionary — 0–10% is common.
Do I tip on the amount before or after tax?
Etiquette convention is the pre-tax subtotal, but tipping on the total is also common and slightly more generous. Either is acceptable.
What if the bill already includes a service charge?
A mandatory service charge (often 18% for large parties) replaces the tip. You are not expected to tip the full percentage again — at most add a small extra for outstanding service.
Can I split the bill unevenly?
This calculator splits equally. For uneven splits (someone had the expensive wine), calculate each person’s items separately and apply the same tip percentage to each share.