Tip Calculator
Split the bill and tip.
Split the bill and tip.
How to use Tip Calculator
- Enter your bill amount
- Pick a tip percentage button or type your own
- Set the number of people splitting the bill
- Read the tip, grand total, and per-person share
About Tip Calculator
The Tip Calculator works out how much to tip and what everyone owes in seconds. Enter your bill amount, pick a tip percentage with the quick buttons (10, 15, 18, 20, or 25%) or type your own custom rate, and set the number of people. It instantly shows the tip amount, the grand total, and each person's share, all formatted in clean US dollars and updating live as you type.
Because you choose the percentage, it fits whatever you're paying for. Use 18 to 20% for sit-down restaurant service, tap the same range for a haircut or salon visit, or drop in any figure a large party or house rule calls for. Splitting the check is built in: the calculator divides the bill-plus-tip evenly across your table and also breaks out the tip alone per person, so nobody has to do mental math at the end of the meal.
There's no app to download and no account to create — it's a web-based tip calculator that runs in any phone or desktop browser, the same job you'd do by searching "tip calculator" on Google, plus the per-person split. It's completely free with no sign-up and no usage limits. Everything is calculated right in your browser as you type, so it stays fast and works even on a spotty restaurant connection, and nothing you enter ever leaves your device.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the tip calculator free to use?
- Yes. It's 100% free with no account, no sign-up, and no usage limits. Use it as often as you like.
- Is there a tip calculator app I need to download?
- No download needed. This is a web-based tool that runs in any browser on your phone or computer, so there's no app to install, no account, and nothing to update. Bookmark the page and it's ready whenever the bill arrives.
- Does it work like the Google tip calculator?
- Yes, it does the same core job as searching 'tip calculator' on Google — enter a bill and percentage to get the tip and total. On top of that it splits the total across any number of people and gives you one-tap buttons for the most common tip rates.
- How is the tip amount calculated?
- The tip is your bill amount multiplied by the tip percentage. For example, a $50 bill at 18% gives a $9.00 tip, for a $59.00 total. The result updates the moment you change any value.
- Can I enter a custom tip percentage?
- Yes. Alongside the quick-pick buttons for 10, 15, 18, 20, and 25%, you can type any percentage you like. That's handy for a generous round-up, a specific house rule, or a lower rate on a large party.
- How does splitting the bill per person work?
- The tool divides the grand total (bill plus tip) by the number of people, so each person's share includes their portion of both the bill and the tip. It also shows the tip alone per person.
- Can I calculate a tip for more than one person?
- Yes. Enter the number of people splitting the bill and the calculator shows the per-person total and per-person tip, updating live as you change any value.
- How much should I tip at a restaurant?
- For sit-down restaurant service in the US, 18% to 20% is standard, with 15% on the lower end. Enter the bill, tap 18 or 20%, and split the total across your table to see exactly what each person owes.
- How much do I tip for a haircut or salon service?
- For a haircut, color, or other salon service, 15% to 20% of the service price is customary, with 20% common for great service. Type your total and pick or enter that percentage to see the tip and your final amount instantly.
- What is a standard tip percentage?
- In the US, 15% to 20% is typical for sit-down service, with 18% a common default. The quick-pick buttons cover 10, 15, 18, 20, and 25%, or you can enter any custom rate.
- Can I tip on the pre-tax amount instead of the total?
- The calculator tips on whatever bill amount you enter. If you'd rather tip on the pre-tax subtotal, just type that figure instead of the after-tax total and the tip and per-person split adjust accordingly.
- Is my data uploaded or stored anywhere?
- No. All calculations happen locally in your browser. Your bill amount, tip percentage, and party size are never sent to a server or stored anywhere.