Tip Calculator
Calculate tips, split bills, and determine per-person amounts instantly
Key Features
- •Quick tip percentage selection with common presets (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%)
- •Custom tip percentage option for any gratuity amount
- •Bill splitting calculator for groups of any size
- •Automatic per-person calculation showing individual tip and total
- •Real-time calculation with comprehensive summary breakdown
- •Perfect for restaurants, delivery services, and service industry tipping
Enter the total bill amount before tip in the 'Bill Amount' field. This is the subtotal shown on your restaurant check, delivery receipt, or service invoice before any gratuity is added. For example, if your restaurant bill shows $85.50, enter 85.50. The calculator accepts decimal values for precise calculations including cents.
Select your desired tip percentage from the preset options: 10% (basic service), 15% (standard service), 18% (good service), 20% (excellent service), or 25% (exceptional service). These percentages represent common tipping standards in the service industry. Click the button corresponding to your chosen percentage, which will highlight to show your selection.
Alternatively, enter a custom tip percentage if your desired gratuity rate isn't among the presets. Type your custom percentage in the 'Custom Tip %' field (e.g., 22 for 22%). This is useful for specific situations like splitting exact costs, following different cultural tipping norms, or adjusting for exceptional circumstances.
Enter the number of people splitting the bill in the 'Number of People' field. This can be any number from 1 (just you) to any group size. The calculator automatically divides both the bill and tip amount evenly among all people, showing per-person breakdowns.
Click the 'Calculate Tip' button to see instant results. The calculator displays multiple values: the total tip amount, the grand total including tip, and if splitting among multiple people, each person's individual tip contribution and total payment amount.
Review the comprehensive results display. The total amount (bill plus tip) is prominently shown in large format. The tip amount is highlighted in green for easy identification. If you're splitting among multiple people, a separate card shows per-person tip and total amounts.
Check the bill summary section which provides a complete breakdown: original bill amount, tip percentage applied, calculated tip amount, and final total. This summary is useful for verification and record-keeping purposes.
Use the 'Clear' button to reset all fields and start a new calculation. This is helpful when calculating tips for multiple bills, comparing different tip percentages, or determining costs for different group sizes.
Pro Tips
- For excellent service, consider tipping 20% or higher - quality service professionals rely on gratuity as a significant portion of their income
- When using coupons or discounts, calculate the tip based on the original bill amount before discounts, not the discounted price, to fairly compensate servers
- In group dining situations, designate one person to collect everyone's share using the per-person amounts to avoid confusion and ensure accurate payment
- For delivery services during bad weather or long distances, consider increasing your tip percentage from the standard 15% to 20% or higher
- Save screenshots of calculations when splitting bills with larger groups to have a record of who owes what amount
- Round up per-person amounts to the nearest dollar to simplify cash payments and provide slightly larger gratuity
- For buffet service, 10% is often appropriate since servers provide less table service than in traditional restaurants
- When service includes automatic gratuity (common for large groups), verify the percentage added before calculating additional tip
Why Use This Tool?
The Tip Calculator makes dining out and tipping for services much easier and stress-free. You never have to struggle with mental math when figuring out how much to tip, especially for percentages like 18% or custom amounts. When splitting bills with friends or colleagues, everyone knows exactly what they owe without awkward negotiations or confusion about who pays what. The preset tip percentages help you quickly choose appropriate gratuity levels based on service quality without having to calculate anything yourself. If you're on a budget, you can see the total cost including tip before committing, helping you make informed decisions about where to dine. The calculator ensures you're providing fair compensation to service workers who depend on tips as a significant part of their income. For business meals and expense reports, you get precise tip amounts that you can document and justify. The per-person breakdown feature makes group dining completely transparent, showing each individual's tip contribution and total payment. You can use it on your phone right at the table or in the restaurant, making quick decisions without pulling out a pen and paper. The custom tip option gives you flexibility for any situation, whether tipping extra for exceptional service or adjusting for different cultural norms. The simple interface means anyone can use it regardless of math skills, and you avoid the embarrassment of under-tipping or the waste of over-tipping when you're unsure of appropriate amounts. Whether dining out weekly or occasionally, the Tip Calculator helps you handle gratuity with confidence and fairness in every service situation.