Tip Calculator
Calculate tips, total bills, and each person's share quickly and easily.
What Is a Tip Calculator?
A tip calculator is an online tool that helps you calculate a gratuity amount based on the total bill and a chosen tip percentage. It can also divide the tip and total bill between multiple people.
How to Use the Tip Calculator
Enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and enter the number of people sharing the bill. The calculator automatically calculates the tip amount, total bill, tip per person, and total amount per person.
- Enter the total bill amount.
- Choose a tip percentage such as 10%, 15%, 20%, or 25%.
- Enter a custom tip percentage if needed.
- Enter the number of people sharing the bill.
- View the tip and total amount instantly.
Tip Calculation Formula
The basic tip calculation is simple:
Tip Amount = Bill Amount × Tip Percentage ÷ 100
Total Bill = Bill Amount + Tip Amount
Tip Calculator Example
Suppose your restaurant bill is $100 and you want to leave a 20% tip.
Tip: $100 × 20% = $20
Total bill: $100 + $20 = $120
If four people share the bill, each person pays $30.
Common Tip Percentages
The appropriate tip percentage depends on the country, service, restaurant and personal preference. Common percentages used for calculations include:
- 5% — a small tip.
- 10% — a moderate tip.
- 15% — a commonly used percentage.
- 20% — a generous tip in many situations.
- 25% — a higher tip for excellent service.
Tipping customs vary by location, so consider local practices when deciding how much to leave.
Splitting a Restaurant Bill
When several people share a restaurant bill, the tip can be divided among them along with the total bill. Enter the number of people into the calculator to see the tip per person and total amount per person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply the bill amount by 0.15. For example, a $100 bill with a 15% tip results in a $15 tip and a $115 total.
Multiply the bill amount by 0.20. For example, a $100 bill with a 20% tip results in a $20 tip and a $120 total.
Enter the bill amount and the number of people. The calculator divides the tip and total bill evenly between the specified number of people.
Yes. Use the custom tip field to enter any percentage you want. The calculator will use your custom percentage instead of the preset options.
Yes. You can enter bill amounts with decimal values such as 45.50 or 125.75.
Yes. The calculator is free to use and does not require an account, registration or software installation.
Yes. The tool is designed to work on smartphones, tablets and desktop computers.