Calculate your tip and split the bill instantly
The tip amount is your bill multiplied by the tip percentage: tip = bill × (percent ÷ 100). For a $50 bill at 20%, that's $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip.
The total is simply bill + tip. If you're splitting between a group, the per-person amount is total ÷ number of people — so a $60 total split three ways works out to $20 each.
This calculator uses even splitting by default, meaning everyone pays the same share regardless of what they individually ordered. If your group wants to split by what each person actually spent, add up each person's items separately, then apply the same tip percentage to their portion.
| Service | Suggested Tip |
|---|---|
| Restaurant (good service) | 18–20% |
| Restaurant (excellent service) | 20–25% |
| Bar / Bartender | 15–20% |
| Food Delivery | 15–20% |
| Taxi / Rideshare | 15–20% |
| Hotel Housekeeping | $2–$5 per night |
| Hair Salon / Barber | 15–20% |
| Pizza Delivery | $3–$5 minimum |
| Spa / Massage | 20% |
| Buffet | 10% |
A tip, or gratuity, is money given directly to a service worker on top of the listed price, as a reward for good service. In the US, tipping grew into an expected practice partly because federal law allows employers to pay tipped workers a lower base wage ($2.13/hour federally) on the assumption that tips make up the difference — meaning servers often depend on tips to earn a living wage, not just as a bonus.
Salaried or well-compensated professionals typically don't expect tips. Workers paid on commission or a full minimum wage may or may not expect one, depending on local custom. When in doubt, a little research into the specific service or country goes a long way — tipping the "wrong" amount is rarely a serious offense, but it helps to know the norm.
Tipping customs vary enormously by country. What's expected — even required — in the US can be unusual or even considered rude elsewhere. Here's a quick reference for common travel destinations:
| Country | Typical Restaurant Tip |
|---|---|
| United States | 15–20%, widely expected |
| Canada | 15–18%, similar to the US |
| United Kingdom | 10–12.5%, often already included as a "service charge" |
| Japan | Not expected — can be seen as impolite |
| France | Service is usually included by law; small extra change is optional |
| Australia | Not customary; minimum wage covers service staff fully |
| Germany | 5–10%, usually rounded up rather than calculated exactly |
| Mexico | 10–15%, common in tourist areas |
| China | Not customary and sometimes refused |
| United Arab Emirates | Often included; an extra 10% is appreciated for good service |