Tipping Calculator
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Tip is calculated on the bill before tax and any service charge.
This tipping calculator does the restaurant math for you: enter the bill, pick a tip percentage, and split the total with your table — done in seconds.
How to use this tipping calculator
- Enter your bill amount.
- Set the tip — drag the slider or tap a preset like 18%, 20%, or 25%.
- Split it — use +/− to divide the total across the table. Add a service charge % if the restaurant already added one.
How much should you tip?
At a US sit-down restaurant, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is the standard — 20% for good service. These are the rates etiquette guides publish:
| Situation | Standard tip | On a $50 bill |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 15–20% pre-tax | $7.50–$10 |
| Bar | $1–2 per drink, or 15–20% of the tab | $7.50–$10 on a tab |
| Food delivery | 10–15%, minimum a few dollars | $5–$7.50 |
| Taxi / rideshare | 15–20% of the fare | $7.50–$10 |
| Takeout & coffee shops | Optional (10% for extra service) | — |
Rates per the Emily Post Institute tipping guide.
The tipping formula
Tip = bill × tip percentage
Total = bill + tip
Each person pays = total ÷ number of people
Example: an $80 bill at 20% means a $16 tip and a $96 total — $24 each for a table of four.
Mental-math shortcut for 20%: move the decimal one place to get 10%, then double it. On $48, that’s $4.80 doubled = $9.60.
Tipping mistakes to avoid
- Tipping twice when an automatic gratuity is already on the check — large parties are often charged 18–20% automatically. Read the receipt before adding more.
- Assuming the delivery fee goes to the driver — it usually doesn’t. Tip the driver separately.
- Rounding down on small bills — on a $12 lunch, 20% is $2.40. Rounding up to $3 costs you 60¢ and means far more to the server.
- Tipping on the post-tax total without realizing it — etiquette says tip on the pre-tax subtotal. The difference is small either way.
Tipping abroad?
Customs change completely by country — in Japan you don’t tip at all, and in France service is already included. Look up your destination:
Tipping calculator FAQs
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
In the US, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is standard at sit-down restaurants — 20% for good service. That range comes from the Emily Post Institute’s tipping guide. Check your receipt first: some restaurants add an automatic gratuity for large parties.
What is a good tip percentage?
20% is the safe default for good service at a US restaurant. Use 15% for adequate service and go above 20% for exceptional service.
How do you calculate a 20% tip in your head?
Move the decimal one place to get 10% of the bill, then double it. On a $48 bill, 10% is $4.80, so a 20% tip is $9.60.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?
Etiquette guides say to tip on the pre-tax subtotal. In practice the difference is small, and most people tip on the total shown. This calculator tips on the amount you enter.
Do you tip on takeout orders?
There’s no obligation to tip on takeout, but 10% is customary for extra service such as curbside delivery or a large, complicated order.
Do you tip on alcohol?
Yes — $1–2 per drink, or 15–20% if you’re running a bar tab.
How do I split a bill with tip?
Add the tip to the bill first, then divide the total by the number of people. The calculator above does it in one step — just set "Split between" to your party size.
Rates reviewed September 2026.