Tip Calculator
CalculatorsCalculate how much to tip and split a bill evenly between any number of people — computed instantly, locally in your browser.
Tip amount
$9.00
Total bill
$59.00
Tip
$9.00
Total
$59.00
How this calculator works
Enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage (or use one of the preset buttons for common amounts), and set how many people are splitting the bill. The calculator instantly shows the tip amount, the total bill including tip, and — if you're splitting between more than one person — each person's share of both the tip and the total.
Tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
There's a genuine, ongoing debate about whether to calculate a tip on the subtotal before tax or the total after tax — etiquette guides differ, and the difference is usually small in absolute terms but can add up on a large bill. If your receipt separates the subtotal and tax clearly, entering the pre-tax subtotal here calculates the more traditionally recommended version; entering the full post-tax total calculates a slightly more generous tip. Neither is objectively wrong — it's a matter of local custom and personal preference, and this tool works either way depending on which figure you enter.
Splitting fairly when orders are uneven
An even split works well when everyone ordered roughly the same amount, but it can feel unfair when one person had an appetizer, drinks, and dessert while another had a side salad. For situations where the order is meaningfully uneven, a common alternative is to calculate each person's individual subtotal first, then apply the same tip percentage to each person's own amount rather than splitting one combined total evenly — this tool handles the equal-split case directly, and the same tip-percentage logic applies if you calculate each person's portion separately.
Typical tipping ranges
In the U.S., sit-down restaurant tipping conventionally falls in the 15–20% range for standard service, with many people tipping 20% or more for particularly good service. Tipping norms vary significantly outside the U.S. — in many countries, service is already included in the bill or tipping is far less customary — so it's worth checking local convention rather than assuming a U.S.-style percentage applies everywhere.
How to use Tip Calculator
- 1Enter the bill amount.
- 2Choose a tip percentage or use a preset button.
- 3Set the number of people splitting the bill to see each person's share.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?
Both are used in practice — tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the more traditionally recommended approach, but tipping on the post-tax total is common too. Enter whichever figure matches your preference.
What's a standard tip percentage?
In the U.S., 15–20% is typical for standard sit-down restaurant service, with 20%+ common for excellent service. Norms vary considerably in other countries.
Does this calculator handle uneven orders between people?
It splits the total evenly by default. For uneven orders, calculate each person's individual subtotal separately and apply the same tip percentage to each — the underlying math is the same.
Is my bill information stored anywhere?
No — everything is calculated locally in your browser and never leaves your device.
Can I use this for a group of any size?
Yes — enter any number of people to split the tip and total evenly between them.