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Tip Calculator

Tip Calculator

Calculate tips and split bills easily among friends.

Tip calculation

Configure inputs and run the tool

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About this Tip Calculator

The Tip Calculator is a free online tool that helps you calculate the right tip amount, total bill, and per-person split when dining out or sharing expenses. Whether you need to figure out a 15% tip for a restaurant bill, split the check among friends, or decide how much to tip for various services, this bill splitter and tip calculator makes it quick and accurate. No more mental math or awkward group bill calculations.

How to use the Tip Calculator

  1. 1 Enter the total bill amount in the "Bill Amount ($)" field.
  2. 2 Select the desired tip percentage from the dropdown (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, or 25%).
  3. 3 Enter the number of people to split the bill among in the "Split Among (people)" field (default is 1).
  4. 4 Click the Run button to see the tip amount, total bill, and per-person cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard tip percentage for restaurants?
The standard tip for restaurant service in the United States is 15% to 20% of the pre-tax bill. This tool provides common options including 15%, 18%, and 20%, with additional options for 10% and 25% for different service levels.
How does the bill splitting feature work?
Enter the total bill amount and tip percentage, then specify how many people are sharing the bill. The calculator divides the total (bill plus tip) equally among everyone, showing exactly what each person needs to pay.
Can I use a custom tip percentage not in the list?
The tool provides the five most common tip percentages. If you need a custom percentage, select the closest option and you can manually adjust when applying the result. Each option clearly shows the percentage value.
Is this tool useful for situations other than restaurants?
Absolutely. Use it for taxi and rideshare tips, hair salon gratuities, food delivery tips, bar tabs, group gift pooling, or any situation where you need to calculate a percentage of a total amount or split costs among multiple people.