Tip calculator
Work out the tip, total, and per-person amount.
The tip calculator takes a bill amount and a tip percentage and computes the tip amount, the total including tip, and the per-person amount when split evenly across however many people are sharing it.
How to use
- Enter the bill amount, pick or type a tip percentage, and set how many people are splitting it.
- Tip amount = bill × tip percent; total = bill + tip; per-person = total ÷ number of people.
Common use scenarios
- Figuring out a tip at a restaurant when the bill doesn't already include one.
- Splitting a shared bill evenly among a group.
- Comparing how the total changes at different tip percentages.
- Quickly checking a per-person amount before everyone pays.
✓Content & verification reviewed: 2026-08-25
How we verify Tip calculator
How to confirm the split matches what you actually intend.
The tip is calculated on the bill amount you enter
Tip amount = bill amount × tip percent — make sure the bill amount you enter is the actual pre-tip subtotal you want the tip calculated on, not a total that already includes a service charge.
The total splits evenly, not by what each person ordered
Per-person amount is simply the total divided by the number of people — if people ordered noticeably different amounts, this even split may not feel fair, and the bill splitter tool (which shares by each person's own subtotal) is a better fit.
Preset percentages are just shortcuts
The 10/15/20% buttons are common defaults, not a recommendation — local tipping norms vary widely, so use whatever percentage is customary or intended for your situation.
Before you rely on the result
- The bill amount you entered is the actual pre-tip subtotal, not a total that already includes a tip.
- You've confirmed an even split is fair for this group, rather than an itemized split.
- The tip percentage matches local custom or what you actually intend to leave.
- You've double-checked the per-person amount before everyone pays their share.
Who this is for
- Anyone figuring out a tip at a restaurant.
- Groups splitting a shared bill evenly.
- People comparing totals at different tip percentages.
- Anyone quickly checking a per-person amount before paying.
Real-world examples
Restaurant bill with friends
A group at dinner enters the bill total and a tip percentage, then splits the per-person amount evenly since everyone ordered roughly the same.
Comparing tip percentages
Someone unsure whether to leave 15% or 20% enters both to see the dollar difference before deciding.
Quick solo check
A person dining alone enters the bill to quickly see the tip amount and total before paying.
Limitations
- Splits the total evenly across everyone — it doesn't account for people ordering different amounts; use the bill splitter tool for an uneven, itemized split.
Frequently asked questions
Does this account for people who ordered different amounts?
No — it splits the total evenly across everyone. If people ordered noticeably different amounts, use the bill splitter tool instead, which shares tax and tip proportionally by each person's own subtotal.
What percentage should I tip?
That depends entirely on local custom and your own judgment — the preset buttons are just common shortcuts, not a recommendation for any particular situation.
Should the bill amount include an existing service charge?
No — enter the pre-tip subtotal you actually want the tip calculated on; if a service charge is already included in your total, decide whether you still want to add a further tip on top before entering an amount.
Can I enter a tip percentage that isn't one of the presets?
Yes — type any percentage directly into the tip percent field; the presets are just quick shortcuts for common values.
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