Tip Calculator
Work out the tip and split the bill. Enter the bill amount, the tip percentage and how many people are sharing.
Enter values to calculate.
How to calculate
The tip calculator applies one simple rate: tip amount = bill × (tip % ÷ 100). Add that to the bill for the total, and divide the total by the number of people sharing to get each person's share — three steps chained together from a single input.
By hand, a $45 bill with an 18% tip works like this: 0.18 × 45 = $8.10 tip, so the total is $53.10. Split three ways, that's $53.10 ÷ 3 = $17.70 per person.
A common question is whether to tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total — in the US, tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the traditional convention, though many people now tip on the full receipt for simplicity, which nudges the tip up slightly. Either way, decide before you calculate, since the two bases give different results on the same bill.
Examples
- A 50 bill with a 20% tip = 10 tip, 60 total.
- Split a 60 total between 4 people = 15 each.
- A 72 bill with a 15% tip = 10.80 tip, 82.80 total.
- Split a 90 total between 3 people = 30 each.
Frequently asked questions
- How much should I tip?
- Tipping customs vary by country, but 15–20% of the bill is common in the United States for table service.
- How do I split a bill with tip?
- Add the tip to the bill to get the total, then divide the total by the number of people to find each person's share.
- Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?
- Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax subtotal, since tax isn't part of the service being rewarded. In practice, many people simply tip on the final total shown on the receipt for convenience — this results in a slightly larger tip, but the difference is usually small unless the tax rate is high.
- Is 15%, 18%, or 20% the standard tip now?
- In the US, 18–20% has become the typical range for good table service, with 15% now considered on the low end. Tipping conventions vary by country and situation — delivery, bars, and buffets often use different expectations — so treat these as general starting points rather than fixed rules.