Tip Calculator
Work out the tip and total bill, and split it per person. Pick a tip percentage, enter the bill and number of people — done.
How the tip is calculated
The math is a straight percentage plus an even split:
tip = bill × tip% ÷ 100 · total = bill + tip · per person = total ÷ people
Worked example
A 50 bill with a 15% tip: tip = 50 × 15 ÷ 100 = 7.50, making the
total 57.50. For one person that's the whole amount; split among four, each pays 14.38
(of which 1.88 is tip).
Tipping norms around the world
Tipping is cultural, not universal — the same 20% that's generous in New York would be refused in Tokyo:
| Country | Restaurant tip | Notes |
|---|
| United States | 15–20% | Expected; servers rely on tips. 18–20% typical in cities. |
| Canada | 15–20% | Similar to the US. |
| United Kingdom | 10–12.5% | Often added as a service charge — don't tip twice. |
| Germany / France | 5–10% | Round up or add a little; service is included in prices. |
| India | 5–10% | Optional; skip if a service charge appears on the bill. |
| UAE | 10–15% | Often a service charge is included; small extra appreciated. |
| Australia / NZ | 0–10% | Not expected; reserved for standout service. |
| Japan / South Korea | None | Tipping is not customary and can cause confusion. |
| China | None | Not customary outside tourist-oriented venues. |
Quick mental shortcuts
- 10%: move the decimal one place left (50 → 5.00).
- 20%: take 10% and double it.
- 15%: 10% plus half of that again (5.00 + 2.50 = 7.50).
Frequently asked questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
In the US, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is standard for table service (18–20% is increasingly the norm in cities). In the UK 10–12.5% is typical when service isn't already added; in much of Europe rounding up or 5–10% is fine; in Japan and South Korea tipping is not customary at all.
Do I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Convention (and most etiquette guides) says tip on the pre-tax subtotal. Tipping on the total including tax is slightly more generous — on an 8% tax it adds under 2% to the effective tip. Enter whichever amount you prefer as the bill.
How does splitting the bill work here?
The calculator adds the tip to the bill, then divides the grand total equally by the number of people. It also shows each person's share of just the tip, useful when someone else covered the bill itself.
Should I tip if a service charge is already included?
Generally no — a "service charge" or "gratuity included" line already is the tip. Check the receipt: in the UK and much of Europe a 10–12.5% service charge is often added automatically, and US restaurants commonly add 18–20% for large groups.
What if the service was poor or exceptional?
In tipping cultures like the US, 10% signals poor service, 15% is baseline, and 20–25% rewards excellent service. Use the custom option to enter any percentage you like.