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Tip Calculator

Looking for a tip calculator and split the bill per person? This free tool gives you tip amount, total bill and the per-person split for any group size. Just enter your numbers and press Calculate — results are instant.

How to Use This Tip Calculator

A tip is a percentage of the bill: multiply the bill by the tip percent to get the tip, add it for the total, and divide by the number of people to split it. Whether to tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount is a matter of custom — in the US most people tip on the pre-tax amount — and the usual range is 15 to 20 percent for good service. Enter the bill, the percent and the group size to get the tip, the total and each person's share.

Formula Used

Tip = bill × tip percent ÷ 100. Total = bill + tip. Per person = total ÷ number of people; tip per person = tip ÷ number of people.

Worked Example

Example: Bill $85 · Tip 15% · Split between 2 people

  1. Tip amount = $85 × 15% = $12.75.
  2. Total bill = $85 + $12.75 = $97.75.
  3. Per person = $97.75 ÷ 2 = $48.88; tip per person = $12.75 ÷ 2 = $6.38.

Per Person: $48.88

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Custom varies. In the US most people tip on the pre-tax amount; elsewhere the bill usually already includes tax or service. This calculator tips on the bill figure you enter, so enter the pre-tax amount if that is your custom.

How much should I tip?

In the US, 15 to 20 percent is customary for good service. In many other countries tipping is smaller or not expected at all — check local custom when travelling.

How does the split work?

The total (bill plus tip) is divided equally between the number of people. The calculator shows each person's share and each person's share of the tip.

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