Tip Calculator

Work out the tip and total bill, then split it between any number of people. Quick-pick tip presets included.

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How to Use the Tip Calculator

Enter the bill total, select or enter a tip percentage, and the number of people splitting the bill. Results update instantly.

About This Tool

Tipping customs vary widely around the world. In the United States, a 15–20% tip is expected at sit-down restaurants. In the UK, 10–12.5% is common. In Iceland, Japan, and South Korea, tipping is not customary — the service charge is included in the price. This calculator handles all scenarios: enter your bill total, choose a tip percentage or enter a custom one, set the number of people splitting, and see the tip amount, total per person, and grand total instantly. It also rounds totals to avoid awkward cent values when splitting. Useful for group dinners, travel, and expense tracking. For broader financial math you can also calculate percentages quickly on other bills, or estimate monthly loan payments for bigger purchases.

Quick Reference Table

Tip %	Service Level
10%	Poor service
15%	Average service
18%	Good service
20%	Great service
25%	Exceptional service

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the tip amount calculated?

The tip amount is calculated by multiplying the bill total by the tip percentage. For split bills, the total (bill + tip) is divided equally among the number of people.

Is my data saved anywhere?

No. All calculations run in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.

Is the Tip Calculator free, or is it ad-supported with limits?

It is completely free with no usage limits, no signup, and no feature gating. Bill splitting, custom tip percentages, per-person rounding, and tax-inclusive calculations are all free. The calculator is supported by unobtrusive display ads on the page, but no bill data or party size information is ever sent to any advertiser or server.

What is a standard tip percentage in the United States?

In the US, 15–20% is standard for sit-down restaurant service. 15% indicates acceptable service, 18% is for good service, and 20% or more is for excellent service. For takeout, 0–10% is common. Tipping customs vary by country — in many parts of Europe and Asia, tips are not expected.

How does the split calculation work?

The total (bill + tip) is divided equally among the number of people you specify. If the result has fractions of a cent, the amount is rounded up to the nearest cent per person. The tiny rounding difference is shown so nobody is shortchanged.

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Toobits is built, tested, and maintained by a small independent engineering team. Every tool is written in TypeScript, runs entirely in the browser, and is reviewed against its source formulas before publication.

Editorial policy · Updated April 2026

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