Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage, and split it across however many people are at the table. The tip amount, the total, and each person's share update instantly. Below is the part the calculator can't decide for you: how much to actually tip.
How much should you tip? A guide by country
- 🇺🇸 USA & Canada — 15–20% is standard, 25%+ for exceptional service. Servers are often paid a lower tipped wage, so this is income, not a bonus.
- 🇬🇧 UK & much of Europe — 10–12% if not already included. Check the bill; many places add a service charge automatically.
- 🇦🇪 UAE & Middle East — 10–15% at sit-down restaurants. Many bills include 10% service.
- 🇮🇳 India — 5–10% in casual places, 10–15% at upscale restaurants.
- 🇨🇳 China, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇯🇵 Japan — tipping is unusual and can occasionally be seen as rude. Don't tip.
- 🇦🇺 Australia & New Zealand — optional; 10% for great service is appreciated but never expected.
Pre-tax or post-tax? My take
Etiquette guides are clear: tip on the pre-tax subtotal, because sales tax isn't part of the service you received. In the real world almost everyone tips on the total because the number is right there and it's faster. On a $50 dinner with 8% tax, a 20% tip on the subtotal is $10.00 versus $10.80 on the total — 80 cents. My honest recommendation: don't agonize over it. If you want to be precise, enter the pre-tax figure; otherwise tip on the total and move on.
How to split without arguments
- Even split — set the number of people and everyone pays an equal share, tip included. Fine when orders are similar.
- Pay your own, split the tip — when one person had a steak and three had salads, each pays for their own food and adds an equal share of the tip. Fairer than a flat split.
- Round up — toggle round-up to turn $47.83 into $48 or $50. A tiny extra tip in exchange for clean math and no coins.
Look for a service charge before you tip again
In Europe and parts of Asia, bills often print "service compris", "service included", or an automatic gratuity for large groups. If it's there, you've already tipped — anything extra is optional. Double-tipping is the most common way travelers overpay.
FAQ
How much should I tip at a US restaurant?
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15–20% of the pre-tax bill for table service, with 20% as a good default and 25%+ for standout service. Counter service and takeout are more discretionary — a dollar or two, or nothing, is normal.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
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Technically pre-tax, since tax isn't service. Practically, most people tip on the total and the gap is usually under a dollar. Either is acceptable — use pre-tax if you want to be exact.
How do I split a bill and tip fairly?
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For similar orders, split everything evenly. For mismatched orders, pay for your own food and split only the tip, so the person who ordered more covers their share instead of everyone subsidizing it.
Does this work in any currency?
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Yes. The math is identical regardless of currency — enter the bill in whatever you're charged, and the tip and split come out in the same units.
Is the Tip Calculator free and private?
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Yes. It's 100% free with no signup, and it runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded or stored.