Tip Calculator

Quickly calculate how much you would like to tip and split the bill.

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Tip Calculator

How much should you leave?

Bill amount

€

Country / Currency

Tip percentage

Custom tip %

Enter a bill amount above to calculate your tip.

Total to pay

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Bill

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Tip—
at 18%

Split the bill Divide equally between your group

Number of people

2 people

Each person pays

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including tip

Tip per person

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at 18%

Helpful tips

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Your split is saved automatically

The calculator saves your bill, names, and amounts to your browser's local storage, so you can close the tab and come back later to see who still owes what. It'll stay until you clear your browser's site data (not just your history).

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Norms are very different abroad

In the US, 18 to 20% is standard. In the UK, 10 to 12.5% is plenty. In Japan, tipping can feel offensive. A quick search before you travel saves awkward moments.

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Check if service is already included

Lots of restaurants quietly add a 10 to 15% service charge to the bill. Scan the small print before you tip on top, as it's an easy one to miss after a good meal.

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Cash tips often land better

Card tips can get pooled, delayed, or trimmed by processing fees depending on the venue. Handing over a couple of notes means your appreciation arrives instantly.

How tip calculation works

A simple percentage of
whatever the bill comes to

A tip is a percentage of the pre-tax or post-tax bill total, depending on local custom. The calculation is straightforward: multiply the bill by the tip rate, and add the result to get the total you actually pay. There is no single correct percentage — it varies by country, venue type, and how happy you were with the service.

In the US, tipping is deeply embedded in how hospitality workers are compensated, with servers often earning below minimum wage on the assumption that tips will make up the difference. In Europe, wages are typically higher and tips are a genuine bonus rather than an expected part of income. Neither approach is wrong — knowing the difference helps you tip appropriately wherever you are.

When splitting a bill, the fairest approach is to divide the total (including tip) equally unless people ordered very differently. If someone had a significantly larger share, adjusting individual amounts avoids awkwardness without anyone having to ask.

Formula tip = bill × rate ÷ 100

Total total = bill + tip amount

Split per person = total ÷ headcount

Custom remainder = total - locked amounts

Common questions

Good to know before
you settle up

In the US, tipping on the post-tax total is standard. The difference is small but it means you tip on the full amount you were charged. In most other countries, tax is already included in menu prices, so the bill you see is the one you tip on. Either way, the practical difference on a typical bill is only a pound or two.

It depends entirely on where you are. US restaurants: 18 to 20% is considered standard, with 15% on the lower end and 25% for exceptional service. UK restaurants: 10 to 12.5% is typical, and many venues add a service charge automatically. Europe broadly: rounding up or leaving a few coins is appreciated but rarely expected. Japan: tipping is generally not part of the culture and can cause confusion.

Not necessarily. A service charge and a tip serve the same purpose, so paying both means you are tipping twice. That said, not all service charges go directly to the staff some venues keep a portion to cover operational costs. If you want to make sure your appreciation reaches a specific person, leaving cash directly is the most reliable way to do it.

When you enter a custom amount for someone, that amount is locked in and the remaining balance is divided equally between everyone else. So if the total is €80 and you set one person's share to €30, the remaining €50 splits evenly across the rest of the group. You can lock in as many people as you like and the unlocked remainder always stays balanced automatically.

In some places, yes. In the US especially, not tipping in a sit-down restaurant is considered a strong signal of dissatisfaction, and it directly affects take-home pay. In countries where tipping is optional and wages are higher, skipping a tip carries no real social weight. The honest answer is: it depends on the country and the context. When in doubt, a small tip is always appreciated and rarely goes wrong.

Generally, no tipping conventions were built around table service where staff spend extended time with you. Counter service, takeaway, and fast food sit outside that tradition. That said, the rise of digital payment terminals with pre-selected tip prompts has blurred the line. There is no obligation, but tipping at a counter you visit regularly is a nice way to support the people behind it.