How to Calculate Tips and Split Bills
Calculating a tip correctly and splitting a bill fairly among a group are everyday skills used at restaurants, cafes, and hotels. Tipping customs vary by country and service type, but the mathematics is straightforward: multiply the bill by the tip percentage and divide the total by the number of people.
Google ad
Formula
Tip Calculator
Calculate tip, total bill, and split evenly between any number of people.
Google ad
Worked Example
Given:
Related Calculators
FAQs
What percentage should I tip?
Tipping norms vary by country. In the US, 15–20% is standard for restaurants, with 20%+ for excellent service. In the UK and Europe, 10–15% is common if service is not included. Many restaurants in Australia include service in the price. Always check if a service charge is already added to the bill.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
In the US, most people tip on the pre-tax amount since sales tax is not a service rendered. However, tipping on the full post-tax total is also common and increases the tip slightly. Either approach is acceptable.
How do I handle unequal splits?
This calculator assumes equal splits. For unequal splits (where people ordered different amounts), you would need to track each person's individual order total and calculate their tip share proportionally or as a flat per-person tip amount.