Free Tip Calculator: How Much to Tip & Split the Bill
Free tip calculator that shows how much to tip and how to calculate tips instantly. Enter the bill, pick a percentage, and see the tip, total, and per-person split.
How Much Should You Tip? (By Service)
How much to tip depends entirely on the type of service. Use this guide alongside the calculator above to pick a fair starting percentage before you adjust for service quality.
| Service | Typical Tip |
| Restaurants and bartenders | 15% to 20% |
| Food or pizza delivery | 15% to 20%, more for bad weather or long distance |
| Uber, Lyft, taxi, and rideshare | 15% to 20% of the fare |
| Hairdresser or barber | 15% to 20% |
| Nail salon | 15% to 20% |
| Massage therapist | 15% to 20% |
| Tattoo artist | 15% to 20%, or more for smaller sessions |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2 to $5 per night, left daily |
| Movers or furniture delivery | $10 to $20 per mover, or 10% to 15% of the job |
| Tour guide | $5 to $20 depending on tour length |
If you’re only asking how much is a 20% tip on a specific bill, this calculator answers that instantly. Tap the 20% chip and read the Tip Amount box, no math required.
How to Calculate a Tip (With or Without a Calculator)
To calculate a tip with the formula, multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage and divide by 100:
Tip Amount = Bill Amount × Tip Percentage ÷ 100
For example, a 20% tip on a $60 bill works out to $60 × 20 ÷ 100 = $12, for a total of $72. Use the calculator above for any bill amount instead of doing this by hand every time.
How to calculate a tip without a calculator
- 10% tip: move the decimal point one place to the left. A $64 bill becomes a $6.40 tip.
- 20% tip: find 10% first, then double it. $6.40 doubled is a $12.80 tip.
- 15% tip: find 10%, then add half of that amount. $6.40 plus $3.20 is a $9.60 tip.
- 18% tip: find 20%, then subtract 2%. $12.80 minus $1.28 is an $11.52 tip.
Tip Percentage Chart
| Bill | 10% | 15% | 18% | 20% | 25% |
| $25 | $2.50 | $3.75 | $4.50 | $5.00 | $6.25 |
| $50 | $5.00 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $10.00 | $12.50 |
| $60 | $6.00 | $9.00 | $10.80 | $12.00 | $15.00 |
| $75 | $7.50 | $11.25 | $13.50 | $15.00 | $18.75 |
| $100 | $10.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| $150 | $15.00 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 | $37.50 |
Splitting the Bill: Group Tip Calculator
To split a tip and bill between friends, enter the total number of people in the calculator above. It divides both the tip and the total bill evenly, showing the tip per person and the total per person side by side. If the amounts don’t divide evenly to the penny, agree on which person covers the extra cent or two, since this is a rounding artifact, not an error.
Restaurant, Delivery, and Rideshare Tip Calculator Uses
The same calculator above works as a restaurant tip calculator, a delivery tip calculator, and an Uber tip calculator, since the underlying math never changes, only the base amount does.
- Restaurant tip calculator: enter the food and drink subtotal, then choose 15% to 20%.
- Delivery tip calculator: enter the order subtotal for DoorDash, Uber Eats, or pizza delivery, then adjust upward for distance or bad weather.
- Uber tip calculator: enter the fare shown in the app, then apply 15% to 20%.
- Hairdresser and nail salon tip calculator: enter the service cost before tip and use 15% to 20%.
- Massage tip calculator: enter the treatment cost shown on the receipt and use 15% to 20%.
Should You Tip Before or After Tax?
Most guidance recommends tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, since that reflects the actual cost of the service rather than local sales tax. That said, tipping on the post-tax total is common too, and the difference is usually small. Enter whichever amount you’d like to base the tip on into the Bill Amount field.
Online discussion on this question tends to land firmly on one side: most people say to base the tip on the pre-tax subtotal, not the post-tax total. One exception people generally agree on: if a restaurant knocks something off your bill, like a free dessert or a comped item, tip on what the bill would have been before that discount, not the reduced amount.
Before entering an amount, check the receipt for “automatic gratuity,” “service charge,” or “hospitality fee.” If one of these is already included, you may not need to add anything further on top.
What Is a Tip, and Why Do We Leave One?
A tip is a small amount of money given on top of the stated price, as a way of saying thanks for good service. It’s most closely associated with restaurants, bars, and cafes, but the same idea extends to hotel staff, hairdressers, tour guides, delivery drivers, and rideshare drivers.
The main reason tipping culture is so deeply built into U.S. service industries comes down to pay structure. Many tipped workers, including restaurant servers and bartenders, are legally paid a lower base wage than standard minimum wage, on the assumption that tips will make up the difference. That’s different from many other countries, where service staff are paid a full wage and tipping is more of a bonus for exceptional service than an expected part of someone’s income.
How Tipping Customs Differ Around the World
If you’re tipping outside the U.S., the rules change quite a bit by country. Here’s a general overview, though local customs always take priority over any general rule.
- Spain: tipping is appreciated but not expected. Rounding up the bill or leaving 5% to 10% for excellent service at a nicer restaurant is common; no tip is needed for a coffee or a beer at a bar.
- France: a service charge is usually already built into the bill by law, so tipping is optional. Leaving 5% to 10% extra for good service, or rounding up in a café, is a nice gesture rather than an obligation.
- United Kingdom: tipping around 10% to 15% is customary in sit-down restaurants, but it’s not expected in pubs when you’re just buying a round at the bar.
- Switzerland: service is typically included in the price, so tipping isn’t expected, though rounding up or leaving a small amount for great service is appreciated.
- Japan: tipping is not part of the culture and can sometimes be seen as awkward or unnecessary, since excellent service is considered standard rather than something extra to reward with cash.
When traveling, it’s worth doing a quick check on local norms before assuming U.S.-style tipping rates apply, since over-tipping and under-tipping can both stand out for different reasons depending on where you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 20% tip?
A 20% tip equals the bill amount multiplied by 0.20. On a $50 bill, that’s a $10 tip and a $60 total.
What is a 15% tip on $100?
A 15% tip on a $100 bill is $15, for a total of $115.
How do you add a tip to a bill?
Multiply the bill by the tip percentage, then add that amount to the original bill to get the total you’ll pay.
What is the tip percentage for good service?
For good service, 18% to 20% is standard in most U.S. restaurants. Exceptional service sometimes warrants 25% or more.
Is there a simple tip calculator app I can use on my phone?
This calculator works directly in any mobile browser on iPhone or Android with no app download or install required, and it updates instantly as you type.
How do I find the tip percentage from a dollar amount I already left?
Divide the tip amount by the bill amount and multiply by 100. Enter the dollar amount into the Flat Tip Amount field above and the percentage fills in automatically.
Does gratuity mean the same thing as a tip?
The two terms are used interchangeably in most everyday contexts, though gratuity is technically voluntary while some venues apply a mandatory service charge under a similar name.
Can I use this as a group or restaurant bill splitter?
Yes. Enter the number of people paying and the calculator splits both the tip and the total bill evenly across the group.
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This tip calculator is provided for general informational purposes. Actual tipping customs vary by region, service type, and individual circumstances. It does not calculate sales tax, payroll tip income, or employer tip reporting.