Tip Calculator
Work out the tip and total for a bill, and split it evenly between any number of people.
About the Tip Calculator
A tip is a percentage of the bill given for good service. How much to tip, and whether to tip at all, depends on the country: in the US it's expected and makes up a large part of servers' pay; in much of Europe and Asia a service charge is often already on the bill.
Some people tip on the amount before tax. Choose “Amount before tax” and enter the tax rate on your bill to do that.
The formula
Tip = Bill × Tip %, Each = (Bill + Tip) ÷ People
- Bill
- amount on the bill (or the pre-tax amount)
- Tip %
- tip rate as a decimal (18% = 0.18)
- People
- number of people sharing the bill
Typical restaurant tipping
| Country | Usual tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 15% – 20% | Expected for table service; 20% is common for good service. |
| Canada | 15% – 20% | Similar to the US. |
| United Kingdom | 10% – 12.5% | Check for a service charge already added to the bill. |
| India | 5% – 10% | Optional. Restaurants may not add a service charge automatically under 2022 consumer guidelines. |
| Europe | 5% – 10% or round up | Service is often included; leaving small change is common. |
| Australia | Optional | Not expected; 10% for great service is appreciated. |
| Singapore | Not expected | A 10% service charge is usually added to restaurant bills. |
| UAE | 10% – 15% | Check whether service is already included. |
| Japan | None | Tipping is not customary and can cause confusion. |
Customs, not rules. Local practice varies by city and type of venue.
How to read your result
- Tip is the extra you leave.
- Each person pays is the bill plus tip, split evenly.
- The bars show the tip and total at other common rates.
Worked example
$84 bill, 20% tip, 3 people
- Tip = 84 × 0.20 = $16.80
- Total = 84 + 16.80 = $100.80
- Each = 100.80 ÷ 3 = $33.60
Questions people ask
Should I tip on the amount before or after tax?
Etiquette guides in the US usually suggest the pre-tax amount, but many people tip on the full bill. The difference is small.
How do I work out 15% quickly?
Find 10% by moving the decimal point one place left, then add half of that. For $60: $6 + $3 = $9.