Tip Calculator
Calculate the right tip, total bill, and per-person split in seconds — plus a full tipping guide for restaurants, delivery, and travel around the world.
Not sure how much to tip? See the tipping guide by service type and country further down the page.
How to Use the Tip Calculator
Three quick inputs and you're done.
Enter the bill amount
Use the pre-tax subtotal from your receipt for the most standard calculation.
Pick a tip percentage
Use a quick-select button or enter a custom percentage based on service quality.
Split if needed
Enter how many people are sharing the bill to see the exact amount each person owes.
How This Calculator Works
Simple math, but easy to get wrong by hand when splitting a group bill.
➗ Tip amount
The tip is calculated as bill amount × tip percentage. That amount is then added to the bill to get your total, which is divided evenly across everyone splitting it.
🔼 Rounding up
Enabling "round up" adjusts the total to the next whole number before splitting — a common habit that effectively adds a small extra tip and makes cash payments easier to split.
Tipping Guide by Service Type
General US guidelines — always check for included service charges first.
| Service | Typical Tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant (sit-down) | 15-20% | 20%+ for excellent service |
| Food delivery | 10-20% or $3-5 flat | More for bad weather or long distance |
| Rideshare / Taxi | 10-15% | Optional but appreciated |
| Hairdresser / Barber | 15-20% | Per service, not per visit total |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2-5 per night | Left daily, not just at checkout |
| Bartender | 15-20% or $1-2/drink | Whichever is higher for large tabs |
| Takeout (counter service) | 0-10% | Optional, smaller than table service |
Tipping Guide by Country
Tipping customs vary enormously — here's a quick reference before you travel.
| Country | Typical Tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 15-20% | Widely expected in restaurants |
| Canada | 15-18% | Similar culture to the US |
| United Kingdom | 10-12.5% | Often already included as a service charge |
| Western Europe | 5-10% or round up | Smaller tips than the US; not always expected |
| Japan | Not customary | Can be seen as unusual or even declined |
| South Korea | Not customary | Service is included in the price |
| Australia | Not expected | Workers are paid a full living wage |
| Mexico | 10-15% | Common in tourist areas and restaurants |
Tipping Tips & Etiquette
A few extra things worth knowing.
✅ Good tipping habits
- Check your receipt — some venues already add a service charge or gratuity
- Tip in cash when possible, since it often goes directly to the worker
- For large groups, check if an automatic gratuity is already included
⚠️ Common tipping mistakes
- Double-tipping when a service charge is already included
- Forgetting to tip on delivery orders, where it's usually expected
- Applying US tipping norms while traveling somewhere it isn't customary
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about tipping and bill splitting.
In the United States, 15-20% is standard for restaurant table service, with 20% or more common for excellent service. Tipping norms vary significantly outside the US.
Most etiquette guides recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, though many people simply tip on the total for convenience — either approach is widely accepted.
Yes. In countries like Japan and South Korea, tipping is not customary and can even be seen as unusual, since service charges or pride in service already cover this. In much of Europe, small rounding-up tips are more common than large percentages.
For delivery, a tip is generally expected, often 10-20% or a flat amount depending on distance and effort. For simple takeout with no service involved, tipping is optional and typically smaller.