Tip Calculator
Calculate tip amounts, split bills among multiple people, and determine per-person costs with preset tip percentages and custom options.
Enter the total bill amount before tip
Tip Percentage
Select a preset percentage or enter a custom amount
Enter custom tip percentage (0-100%)
Split Bill
How many people are splitting the bill?
1
person
1
20
Popular Tip Calculations
Coffee Date
$25.50 bill, 18% tip
Dinner for Two
$85 bill, 20% tip, split 2 ways
Group Dinner
$150 bill, 18% tip, split 4 ways
Lunch
$45.75 bill, 15% tip
Celebration
$200 bill, 25% tip, split 6 ways
Quick Bite
$12.50 bill, 20% tip
How to Use the Tip Calculator
Our comprehensive tip calculator helps you calculate tip amounts, split bills among multiple people, and determine per-person costs. Perfect for restaurants, cafes, bars, and any service where tipping is customary.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Enter Bill Amount: Input the total bill amount before tip
- Select Tip Percentage: Choose from preset percentages (15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or enter a custom amount
- Set Number of People: Use the slider or +/- buttons to specify how many people are splitting the bill
- Calculate: Click "Calculate Tip" to see detailed results
- View Results: See bill amount, tip amount, total amount, and per-person cost
Tip Calculation Formula
The tip calculator uses simple mathematical formulas to calculate tip amounts and split bills:
Basic Tip Calculation
Tip Amount = Bill Amount × (Tip Percentage ÷ 100)
Total Amount = Bill Amount + Tip Amount
Per Person Amount = Total Amount ÷ Number of People
Calculation Example
Example: $85 bill with 20% tip split between 2 people
- Tip Amount = $85 × (20 ÷ 100) = $17.00
- Total Amount = $85 + $17 = $102.00
- Per Person = $102 ÷ 2 = $51.00 each
Tipping Guidelines and Etiquette
Standard Tipping Percentages
- 15%: Standard tip for adequate service
- 18%: Good service at restaurants and bars
- 20%: Excellent service, most common standard
- 25%+: Exceptional service or special occasions
Tipping by Service Type
- Restaurants: 18-20% for good service, 15% for adequate, 25% for exceptional
- Bars: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of total bill
- Coffee Shops: 15-20% or round up to nearest dollar
- Food Delivery: 15-20% with minimum $3-5
- Taxi/Rideshare: 15-20% of fare
- Hair Salon: 15-20% of service cost
Bill Splitting Made Easy
When to Split Bills
- Group Dinners: Divide total cost equally among all diners
- Business Meals: Split costs fairly among colleagues
- Celebrations: Share costs for birthday parties or special events
- Casual Outings: Make group expenses manageable for everyone
Bill Splitting Tips
- Agree in Advance: Decide how to split before ordering
- Include Tax and Tip: Split the total amount including all charges
- Round Up: Consider rounding up for easier payment
- Use Apps: Digital payment apps make splitting easier
Tips for Better Service
Factors Affecting Tip Amount
- Service Quality: Attentiveness, friendliness, and efficiency
- Food Quality: Taste, presentation, and temperature
- Restaurant Atmosphere: Cleanliness and ambiance
- Special Requests: Accommodation of dietary restrictions or modifications
- Problem Resolution: How issues are handled
When to Adjust Tips
- Increase Tips For: Exceptional service, special occasions, complex orders
- Standard Tips For: Good, professional service meeting expectations
- Reduce Tips For: Poor service, but consider speaking with management first
- Consider Context: Busy periods, understaffing, or kitchen delays
Digital Payment and Tipping
Modern Tipping Methods
- Credit Cards: Add tip to card payment, most common method
- Cash Tips: Direct payment to server, often preferred
- Mobile Apps: Digital tipping through restaurant or payment apps
- Contactless: QR codes and digital receipts for tip addition
Benefits of Using a Tip Calculator
- Accuracy: Avoid calculation errors and ensure fair tipping
- Speed: Quick calculations for busy dining situations
- Fairness: Equal bill splitting among group members
- Consistency: Maintain consistent tipping standards