Tip calculator
Calculate a tip and split the bill across any number of people. Common tip percentages are one click away.
What this tool does
Type the bill amount, pick a tip percentage, and (optionally) split across multiple people. The tool shows the tip amount, the new total, and the per-person share.
Standard tip percentages by country
| Country | Typical tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 18–22% | Service is rarely included; 20% is increasingly the floor for restaurants. |
| Canada | 15–18% | Similar to the US, slightly lower. |
| UK | 10–12.5% | Service charge often included on the bill; check first. |
| Germany, Netherlands, Austria | 5–10% | Round up, or add a small amount on top of an included service charge. |
| France, Italy, Spain | Optional | Service is included by law; a few coins for good service is common. |
| Japan | 0% | Tipping is not customary and may be politely refused. |
Tip before or after tax?
In the United States, the convention is to tip on the pre-tax total — though tipping on the post-tax total is also common and not impolite. In countries where sales tax is already included in menu prices (most of Europe), the question doesn't arise.
Splitting unequally
This calculator splits the bill equally. For unequal splits — when someone ordered more, or had a drink, or you're settling up with a separate ledger — the cleanest approach is to add a tip percentage to each person's individual share, then sum. The math is the same; only the inputs change.
Tipping in cash vs on card
Where the practice exists, tipping in cash often means the server keeps the full amount. Tipping on a card may result in the tip being shared with the back-of-house staff, depending on the restaurant's policy. Neither is universally better — both reach the staff in nearly all reputable establishments.
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