How much should I tip at a restaurant?

In the United States, 15–20% is standard for sit-down restaurant service. 18% is a common middle ground. For exceptional service, 20–25% is appreciated. For buffets or counter service, 10% is typical. Our calculator includes preset buttons for these common percentages.

How does the bill split work?

The calculator divides the total amount (bill plus tip) equally by the number of people you specify. Each person pays the same amount. If you need an uneven split where some people ordered more, you'll need to calculate those portions separately.

Can I calculate tip on a specific amount, not the full bill?

The calculator applies the tip percentage to the full bill amount you enter. If you want to tip on only a portion of the bill (for example, excluding wine), enter just that portion as the bill amount.

Does the round-up feature change the tip?

The round-up option rounds the per-person total to the next whole dollar. This means the actual tip increases slightly since the rounded total is higher than the exact split. The difference is usually just a few cents per person.

Is this calculator useful outside the US?

Yes. While tipping customs differ by country, the calculator works for any percentage. In countries where 10% is standard, just enter 10% as the tip. In places where tipping isn't customary, you can set the tip to 0% and use the tool purely for splitting the bill.

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Tip Calculator

A tip calculator is a free online tool that computes the tip amount based on your bill total and preferred percentage, then splits the combined amount across any number of people. Enter the bill, set the tip percentage, specify the group size, and instantly see each person's share.

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What is Tip Calculator?

A tip calculator is a browser-based tool that calculates gratuity amounts and divides the total bill plus tip among a specified number of people, providing instant per-person cost breakdowns.

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Splitting a bill shouldn't require mental math at the table. This tip calculator gives you the exact tip amount, total with gratuity, and per-person share in one glance — with preset percentages for common tipping rates and a custom field for any amount. Pull it up on your phone, type in the bill, and everyone knows what they owe in seconds.

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