Calculate tips quickly. Choose a percentage, split the bill, and see per-person totals including the tip.
How to Calculate a Tip
Calculating a tip is simple multiplication. Multiply the bill amount by your desired tip percentage, then divide by the number of people to split.
Tip Amount = Bill x (Tip Percentage / 100)
Total = Bill + Tip
Per Person = Total / Number of People
Quick Mental Math Tips
10%: Move the decimal point one place left ($50 bill = $5 tip)
15%: Calculate 10%, then add half of that ($50 = $5 + $2.50 = $7.50)
20%: Calculate 10% and double it ($50 = $5 x 2 = $10)
25%: Calculate 10%, double it, then add half of the 10% ($50 = $10 + $2.50 = $12.50)
Frequently Asked Questions
The standard tip for dine-in restaurant service in the US is 15-25%, with 20% being the most common. For exceptional service, tip 25% or more. For below-average service, 15% is generally the minimum.
Tipping etiquette varies, but most people tip on the pre-tax subtotal. However, tipping on the total including tax is also common and appreciated. The difference is usually small.
15% is generally considered an acceptable minimum for table service in the US. It signals that the service was adequate. In many cities, 18-20% has become the new standard for average service.
Tipping for takeout is optional but increasingly common, especially since the pandemic. A small tip of $1-5 or 5-10% is a nice gesture, particularly for large or complex orders.
The simplest method is to divide the total (including tip) equally. For uneven orders, ask the server for separate checks, or use this calculator to figure out individual shares including tip.