Tip Calculator

Multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage, then divide by 100. For example, an 85 dollar bill with an 18 percent tip: 85 times 18, divided by 100, equals 15.30 dollars in tip.

To split the total between a group, divide the bill plus tip by the number of people. On the same 85 dollar bill split between 2 people, each person pays 50.15 dollars total, including 7.65 dollars in tip.

This is the same core math as any percentage problem; see the Percentage Calculator for the general formula behind it. If your bill already includes a coupon or discount, work out the discounted total first with the Discount Calculator, then enter that final amount here to calculate the tip.

If you already know exactly how much you want to tip in dollars, rather than as a percentage of the bill, set the Tip Mode field to Fixed dollar amount instead. The tip amount, total, and per-person split all update to use your fixed figure directly.

These are the tip percentages most commonly used in the US, by service quality:

Tipping norms vary by service and country. Here is real, general guidance for a few commonly searched situations:

• Sit-down restaurant service: 15 to 20 percent of the pre-tax bill is standard in the US, with 20 percent increasingly common for good service
• Massage therapists: 15 to 20 percent of the service cost is typical, similar to restaurant norms
• Hairdressers and barbers: 15 to 20 percent of the service cost is typical
• Valets: a flat 2 to 5 dollars when your car is returned, rather than a percentage
• Wedding vendors (photographers, DJs, planners): 10 to 20 percent of their fee, or a flat amount, depending on the vendor and whether a service charge is already included in their contract

These are general US norms, not fixed rules, and local customs vary by country and region. Many countries outside the US build a mandatory service charge or VAT directly into the bill instead of relying on separate tips; use the VAT Calculator if you need to work out that portion of a foreign bill.

Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax bill, since tax is a government charge, not part of the service being tipped. Tipping on the post-tax total has become more common in recent years, and both practices are widely accepted.

This calculator lets you choose either convention directly with the Tip Base field, rather than leaving it to guesswork. If you just want a fast answer without the extra options here, searching tip calculator google brings up a built-in calculator widget right in the search results.