Tip Calculator

Multiply the pre-tax bill by the tip percentage as a decimal. For an 18% tip on a $50 bill: 50 × 0.18 = $9 tip, so the total is $59. This calculator does that math instantly and also splits the total between however many people are paying.

15–20% at sit-down restaurants (18% is the default most people land on), 10–15% for counter service or takeout, and 20–25% for exceptional service or a large group. Bartenders typically get $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of the tab. Delivery drivers usually get 10–20% depending on distance and conditions.

Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax subtotal — that's what servers expect and what most tip guides assume. Some people tip on the post-tax total to make the math easier (and because it's a slightly bigger tip). Either is acceptable; this calculator uses whatever bill amount you enter.

If the bill already shows an "auto-gratuity" or "service charge" of 15–20%, an additional tip is not required. Some diners add 3–5% on top for exceptional service. Always check the receipt carefully — auto-gratuity lines are easy to miss on large-group bills.

This calculator splits the total evenly between the number of people you set — fastest when everyone had roughly the same thing. For uneven splits (one person had the expensive entrée), calculate each person's individual subtotal, add their proportional share of the tip (their subtotal ÷ group subtotal × total tip), and use the calculator to verify the totals match.

Yes. The tool doesn't assume any specific currency — the $ symbol is just a visual prefix. The math works the same for euros, pounds, yen, rupees, or any currency. Use your local tipping norms in place of the 10–25% US defaults; for reference, tipping culture varies widely by country.

10–20% of the food total (not the service fee or tax) is standard, with a $3–5 minimum on small orders. Bump to 20%+ in bad weather, for long-distance deliveries, for large orders, or when the driver had to walk up multiple flights of stairs.

Yes. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so once the page has loaded it keeps working without an internet connection. Handy for calculating tips on a plane, in a country where your data doesn't work, or anywhere else the restaurant WiFi is flaky.

No. All calculations happen entirely in your browser — we don't receive, log, or store any of the values you enter. Close the tab and everything is gone. No email, no account, no tracking.