💵 Tip Calculator
Calculate tip and split the bill between friends.
About This Tip Calculator
This tip calculator helps you quickly determine the appropriate gratuity for restaurant meals, delivery services, and other situations where tipping is customary. It also makes splitting the bill among friends effortless, ensuring everyone pays their fair share.
How to Use This Calculator
- Bill Amount: Enter the pre-tax bill total from your receipt. Some people prefer to tip on the pre-tax amount, while others include tax.
- Tip Percentage: Select or enter your desired tip percentage. Common guidelines:
- 15%: Standard/acceptable service
- 18%: Good service (recommended baseline)
- 20%: Great service
- 22-25%: Exceptional service
- Split Between: Enter the number of people sharing the bill. Set to 1 if you're paying alone.
Tipping Guidelines
Restaurants: 18-20% of pre-tax bill
Food Delivery: 15-20%, minimum $5
Bartenders: $1-2 per drink or 15-20%
Takeout: Optional, 10% or $2-5 for large orders
Why We Tip
In the United States, tipped workers often receive a subminimum wage (as low as $2.13/hour federally), with tips making up the majority of their income. Tipping is a social norm that directly rewards service quality. While practices vary by country, tipping remains an important part of the service industry compensation structure in America.
Use this calculator to ensure you're tipping appropriately while staying within your budget, and to make group bill-splitting quick and fair for everyone involved.