🍽️ Tip Calculator & Bill Splitter
Calculate the exact tip amount, split the total bill evenly among friends, and find tipping guidelines for restaurants, deliveries, and ride services.
| Tip Level | Tip % | Tip Amount | Total Bill | Per Person |
|---|
How to Calculate a Tip?
Calculating the tip on your bill is straightforward. You multiply the total bill amount by the tipping percentage in decimal form (for example, 18% becomes 0.18), then add that tip to your original bill.
Tip Amount = Bill Amount × (Tip Percentage ÷ 100)Total Amount = Bill Amount + Tip AmountPer Person Share = Total Amount ÷ Number of People
For example, if your dinner bill is $80.00 and you want to leave an 18% tip for 2 people:
- Tip Amount: $80.00 × 0.18 = $14.40
- Grand Total: $80.00 + $14.40 = $94.40
- Each Person Pays: $94.40 ÷ 2 = $47.20
Standard Tipping Etiquette by Service (USA & Canada)
In North America, service industry workers rely heavily on gratuities as a major portion of their income. Here is the general industry standard for tips:
| Service Type | Standard Tip % | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-Down Restaurant | 18% – 22% | 15% for fair service, 20%+ for excellent service |
| Food Delivery (DoorDash, UberEats) | 15% – 20% | Minimum $3–$5 for bad weather or long distance |
| Bartender | $1–$2 per drink or 15–20% | Per cocktail or running bar tab |
| Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Taxi) | 15% – 20% | Extra if the driver assists with heavy luggage |
| Hair Salon / Barber / Spa | 15% – 20% | Standard for hairstylists, masseuses, nails |
| Coffee Shop / Barista | $1 or change in jar | Optional for counter service / simple espresso |
Tipping Customs Around the World
🇺🇸 United States
Tipping is customary and virtually mandatory in sit-down restaurants due to lower sub-minimum wages for tipped employees ($2.13 federal base wage). 18% to 20% is the modern standard.
🇨🇦 Canada
Similar to the US, Canadian restaurant workers expect tips between 15% and 20%. Most electronic card terminals present standard options of 15%, 18%, or 20%.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Tipping in the UK is appreciated but generally discretionary. A discretionary 12.5% service charge is often automatically added to restaurant bills in London and major cities. If no service charge is included, 10%–12% is standard.
🇦🇺 Australia & New Zealand
In Australia, fair wages are built into the hourly salary of hospitality staff. Tipping is not expected or required, but rounding up the bill or leaving 10% for exceptional dining service is welcomed.
Should You Tip on Pre-Tax or Post-Tax Total?
Etiquette experts generally agree that tips should be calculated on the pre-tax subtotal of your meal or service. Taxes go directly to local and federal government authorities rather than the service staff. However, most modern electronic credit card payment machines calculate the preset tip percentage on the post-tax total.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a $100 bill, a standard 15% tip is $15.00 (total $115), an 18% tip is $18.00 (total $118), and a 20% tip for great service is $20.00 (total $120).
Calculate the total bill including tip first, then divide by the number of diners. Our calculator gives you the exact share per person with a single click, with an optional round-up feature for cash payments.
While 15% was once the standard baseline, 18% to 20% is now considered the standard baseline for good service at sit-down dining establishments across the US and Canada.
No. Many restaurants automatically apply a 18% to 20% "Auto-Gratuity" or "Service Charge" for large parties of 6 or more. Always check your receipt before adding an additional tip so you don't double tip by mistake.