Tip Calculator
Calculate restaurant tips instantly. Enter your bill, select tip percentage, and split between people.
Enter your bill amount to calculate tip
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Free Tip Calculator – Calculate Restaurant Tips Easily
Our free tip calculator makes it easy to calculate the perfect tip at restaurants, cafes, bars, or for any service. Simply enter your bill amount, select a tip percentage, and optionally split the bill between multiple people.
Whether you're dining out, getting a haircut, or using any tipped service, this tool instantly shows you the tip amount, total bill, and per-person cost when splitting. No math required!
How Much Should You Tip?
- Restaurant (sit-down): 15-20% is standard, 25%+ for exceptional service
- Takeout/Counter: 10% or $1-2 is appreciated but not expected
- Bar: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab
- Hair salon/Barber: 15-20% of service cost
- Food delivery: 15-20% or minimum $3-5
- Hotel housekeeping: $2-5 per night
How to Calculate Tip
Formula: Tip = Bill Amount × (Tip Percentage ÷ 100)
Example: $80 bill with 20% tip = $80 × 0.20 = $16 tip
Quick Math: Move decimal point left one place for 10%, double it for 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a good tip percentage?
For restaurants in the US, 15-20% is standard for adequate service. Tip 20-25% for excellent service. Less than 15% may signal dissatisfaction.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax bill amount. However, tipping on the total is becoming more common and is simpler to calculate.
How do I split a tip between people?
Use our bill splitter feature – enter the number of people and we'll calculate each person's share of both the tip and total bill.
Do I tip on alcohol?
Yes, the standard practice is to tip on the entire bill including drinks. You might tip less (10-15%) at bars where you're buying drinks only.