Tip Calculator

Never fumble the tip math again

Enter your bill, pick a tip percentage and the calculator instantly shows the tip amount, the grand total and — if you are dining as a group — the amount per person. Quick presets cover the most common tipping rates, or you can type any custom percentage.

Great for

• Restaurants, cafés and bars
• Splitting a shared bill fairly
• Deliveries, taxis and services

Key features at a glance

• Calculates the tip amount and the grand total
• Splits the bill evenly between any number of people
• Quick presets for 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, and 25%
• Accepts any custom tip percentage
• Shows the amount each person owes
• Runs entirely in your browser, even offline

How much should you tip?

Tipping customs vary widely around the world, which is why a flexible calculator is so useful. In the United States, restaurant tips of 15% to 20% are standard, with 20% increasingly the norm for good service, while a smaller tip may be appropriate for counter service or takeaway. In many European and Asian countries, service is often included or tips are modest, and in a few places tipping is uncommon altogether.

Beyond local custom, the right amount depends on the quality of service and the type of establishment. The preset buttons cover the most common rates so you can tip appropriately with one tap, while the custom field lets you reward exceptional service or adjust for a large group where a service charge may already apply. Checking the bill for an included gratuity before adding more avoids accidentally tipping twice.

Splitting a bill fairly

Dividing a shared bill is a frequent source of awkward mental arithmetic, especially once tax and tip are added. The simplest and most common approach is to total everything — food, tax, and tip — and divide equally by the number of diners, which this calculator does instantly. Splitting after the tip is added ensures the gratuity is shared fairly rather than falling on one person.

Equal splitting works best when everyone ordered roughly comparable amounts. When orders differ significantly, some groups prefer to itemize, but an even split is faster and avoids nickel-and-diming. By showing the per-person figure clearly, the calculator makes it easy to settle up at the table without anyone having to do the division in their head.

Tips for stress-free bill splitting

• Check whether a service charge or gratuity is already included before tipping
• Calculate the tip on the pre-tax amount if you prefer, then add tax to the total
• Split the total after the tip so the gratuity is shared evenly
• Round the per-person amount up to keep things simple
• Use a custom percentage to reward standout service

Why choose our tip calculator?

Our calculator is completely free with no signup, no limits, and no subscription. It runs entirely in your browser, so the math is instant, it works offline — handy in a restaurant with poor signal — and nothing you enter is sent anywhere.

It is one of more than 200 free tools on ToopTools, and you can pin it to your My Workspace, a personalized workspace where you keep the tools you use most in a single dashboard. Beside the percentage and discount calculators, it makes every dining and service calculation effortless.

Common use cases

People use the tip calculator at restaurants, cafés, and bars to work out an appropriate gratuity and the total to pay, and to split that total fairly among friends or colleagues. It removes the fumbling mental math at exactly the moment you want to settle up and leave.

It is equally handy for deliveries, taxis and rideshares, salons, and other services where tipping is customary. Travelers use it to apply local tipping norms quickly, and groups use it to divide any shared cost — not just meals — evenly between any number of people.

Is the tip calculator free?

Yes. It is completely free with no account, no sign-up, and no usage limits. Use it as often as you like at no cost.

What is a standard tip percentage?

In the United States, 15% to 20% is standard for restaurant service, with 20% common for good service. Customs vary by country and service type, so the presets and custom field let you tip whatever is appropriate.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Either is acceptable; many people tip on the pre-tax subtotal, while others tip on the total for simplicity. The difference is small, so choose whichever you prefer and enter the corresponding bill amount.

How does the bill splitting work?

The calculator adds the tip to the bill, then divides the grand total by the number of people you specify, showing the equal amount each person owes including their share of the tip.

What if a service charge is already included?

If the bill already includes a service charge or gratuity, you may not need to add a further tip. Check the bill first, and either set the tip to zero or add only a small extra amount for exceptional service.

Can I use it for non-restaurant tips?

Yes. It works for any service where you tip — deliveries, taxis, salons, and more — and for splitting any shared cost evenly, since the underlying math is simply a percentage plus an optional division.

Can it split a bill unevenly?

The calculator splits the total equally among the number of people you set. For uneven shares, calculate each person's items separately, or split evenly and let those who ordered more contribute a little extra by agreement.

Are my entries kept private?

Yes. Everything is computed in your browser and nothing is uploaded, so your bill amounts stay private and the tool works without an internet connection.

How do I calculate a tip and split the bill?

Enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and set the number of people. The calculator instantly shows the tip, the total, and the amount each person owes, so you can split a restaurant bill fairly in seconds.

Does the tip calculator work offline?

Yes. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so once the page has loaded the tool works without an internet connection, and your entries are never uploaded. You can split a bill privately at the table.