How do you calculate a tip?
Multiply the bill by the tip percent divided by 100.
Tip Calculator
Add a tip to your bill and split the tip and grand total evenly across your group.
Enter bill details
Provide the bill amount, tip percent, and number of people sharing the check.
About this calculator
How to use Tip Calculator, plus the formulas and logic behind the results.
Tool description
Tip is a percent of the bill. The grand total is bill plus tip, then divided by people for per-person amounts.
How to use
- Enter the pre-tip bill amount.
- Enter the tip percent you want to leave.
- Enter how many people are splitting.
- Select Calculate to view tip and totals.
Formulas & reference
Tip = bill × tip% ÷ 100Total = bill + tipTip per person = tip ÷ peopleTotal per person = total ÷ people
Common tip rates
- 15% standard service
- 18–20% common restaurant tip
- 25% for exceptional service
- Split evenly unless agreed otherwise
Calculation logic
Tip percent is applied to the bill. Totals are split evenly by the number of people. People must be at least 1.
If tax is already on the bill, decide whether your tip base should include tax based on local custom.
Tip Calculator FAQ
Common questions about the calculation and how to interpret the estimate.
How is the total calculated?
Add the tip to the bill amount.
How do you split the bill?
Divide tip and total by the number of people.
Should tip include tax?
Customs vary. Many people tip on the pre-tax amount.
Can tip percent be zero?
Yes. Then tip is $0 and total equals the bill.
What if one person pays more?
This tool splits equally. Adjust manually for uneven shares.