Tip Calculator
Calculate tips instantly with preset percentages, custom amounts, and easy bill splitting for any group size.
Your Totals
Total Per Person
$59.00
for 1 person
$59.00
Total
Bill Amount
Tip Amount
Bill Amount
$50.00
Tip Amount
$9.00
Bill Summary
Total Bill + Tip
$59.00
Tip Percentage
18%
Tip Per Person
$9.00
Bill Per Person
$50.00
Tipping Guidelines by Service
Restaurant Dining
15-20%
Standard tip for table service. Tip 20%+ for exceptional service, 15% for average service.
Food Delivery
15-20%
Tip based on order total. Consider weather, distance, and service quality. Minimum $3-5.
Bartender
$1-2/drink
$1-2 per drink for simple orders, or 15-20% of the tab for complex cocktails.
Hair Salon / Barber
15-20%
Tip on the full service cost. Higher for color, styling, or other complex services.
Taxi / Rideshare
15-20%
Tip based on fare amount. Consider help with luggage and service quality.
Hotel Housekeeping
$2-5/night
Leave daily for the cleaning staff. More for luxury hotels or extra requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
The standard tip at restaurants in the United States is 15-20% of the pre-tax bill. For excellent service, 20-25% is appropriate. For average service, 15-18% is customary. Always tip on the pre-tax amount unless you want to be extra generous.
Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax subtotal. However, many people tip on the total bill including tax for simplicity. Either method is acceptable, but tipping on pre-tax is technically correct and slightly more economical.
To split a bill: 1) Calculate the total bill including tip, 2) Divide by the number of people. This calculator does this automatically - just enter the bill amount, tip percentage, and number of people to see each person's share instantly.
Standard tips vary by service: Restaurants 15-20%, Food delivery 15-20%, Hair salon 15-20%, Taxi/Rideshare 15-20%, Hotel housekeeping $2-5 per night, Bartender $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab, Valet $2-5.