How much should I tip at a restaurant?

In the United States, 15-20% is standard for sit-down restaurants, with 20% being the most common. For excellent service, 25% or more is appropriate. Buffets typically warrant 10%, and takeout 0-10%. Our calculator makes it easy to try different percentages.

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

Opinions vary, but tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is perfectly acceptable and technically correct. Some people tip on the total including tax for simplicity. Our calculator lets you enter either amount — use whichever you prefer.

How do I split a bill evenly between friends?

Enter the bill amount and tip percentage, then set the number of people. The calculator shows each person's share of both the food and the tip, so everyone pays their fair share.

Is 15% still an acceptable tip?

While 15% was once the standard, 18-20% has become the norm in most US restaurants as of recent years. For counter service or takeout, 10-15% is common. Adjust based on service quality and local customs.

Does this calculator work on my phone?

Yes — it is designed mobile-first with large tappable buttons, perfect for calculating tips at the table. No app needed. Just open it in your phone's browser.

Is my bill amount private?

Completely. All calculations happen in your browser. No data is sent to any server. You can close the page when you are done and nothing is stored.

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What the Tip Calculator Does

Figuring out the right tip should not require mental gymnastics, especially when the check arrives and everyone at the table is staring at you. The Tip Calculator takes the math out of tipping so you can focus on the conversation instead of the arithmetic. Enter your bill, pick a percentage, and get an instant breakdown of the tip amount, the total, and what each person owes if you are splitting.

This tool is built for anyone who eats out, orders delivery, or splits tabs with friends. Whether you are a solo diner checking your math or a group of eight trying to divide a birthday dinner fairly, the calculator handles it in seconds. It is designed mobile-first with large, tappable buttons so you can use it right at the restaurant table on your phone — no app download required.

Your bill amount stays completely private. All calculations run 100% client-side in your browser. No data is sent to any server, no account is needed, and nothing is stored after you close the page.

How It Works

The calculator is intentionally simple. Results update in real time as you type — there is no submit button and no waiting.

Enter your bill amount. Type the total from your receipt into the input field at the top. The field accepts decimal values and displays a dollar sign prefix for clarity.
Choose a tip percentage. Five preset buttons — 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, and 25% — let you quickly compare tip amounts with a single tap. The active preset highlights so you always know which percentage is selected. If none of the presets match what you want, tap the Custom button to reveal a text input where you can type any percentage.
Set the split count. Below the tip selection, use the minus and plus buttons to adjust the number of people splitting the bill (from 1 to 99). You can also tap the number directly and type a value. When splitting is active, the results panel shows a highlighted card with each person’s total share and a breakdown of their food portion versus their tip portion.
Toggle round-up. Check the “Round total up to nearest dollar” option to bump the total to the next whole dollar. This adjusts the tip slightly upward so the final number is clean — much easier when settling up with cash or payment apps.
Copy or clear. Once you have a result, tap Copy breakdown to copy a formatted summary (bill, tip percentage, total, and per-person amount) to your clipboard for easy sharing via text or chat. The Clear button resets everything back to defaults.

Why Use Our Tip Calculator

Most tip calculators online are cluttered with ads, require you to hit a calculate button, or ask you to create an account. This one is different.

Instant results. Every calculation updates the moment you type or tap. No buttons to press, no page reloads.
Real bill splitting. The per-person breakdown separates food cost from tip so everyone knows exactly what they are contributing — not just a lump number.
Round-up built in. A single checkbox rounds the total to the nearest dollar. Small detail, big convenience.
No sign-up, no tracking, no limits. Use it as many times as you want. There is nothing to install and no personal information to hand over.
Works on any device. The mobile-first layout means large touch targets and readable numbers on small screens, but it works equally well on tablets and desktops.
Copy-ready output. The clipboard feature formats your breakdown into clean lines you can paste directly into a group chat or Venmo note.

Use Cases

Dining out with friends. Enter the total, pick 20%, set the split to four people, and show everyone what they owe. The food-plus-tip breakdown prevents the “wait, does that include tip?” conversation.

Solo restaurant meals. Quickly compare 18% versus 20% by tapping between presets. The difference on a $45 check is about a dollar — but now you know the exact numbers instead of guessing.

Delivery and takeout orders. Delivery tips often call for different percentages than sit-down dining. Use the custom tip input to enter the exact percentage you want, whether that is 12% for a pickup order or 22% for a delivery in bad weather.

Large group dinners. Birthday parties, team lunches, holiday gatherings — splitting a bill eight or twelve ways gets complicated fast. Set the split count, enable round-up for clean numbers, and copy the breakdown to share with the group.

Travel and unfamiliar tipping customs. Tipping expectations vary by region and service type. Use the preset buttons to quickly test different percentages and see what feels right for the situation, whether you are tipping a bartender, a barista, or a hotel housekeeper.

Settling up after the fact. If you paid the full bill and need to collect from friends later, copy the per-person breakdown and send it in your group chat. The formatted output includes the bill total, tip percentage, and each person’s share — everything they need to pay you back without questions.

Tips and Best Practices

Compare before you commit. Tap between the 15%, 18%, and 20% presets to see the actual dollar difference. On most bills, the gap between percentages is smaller than you expect, which often makes it easy to tip a little more.

Use round-up for cash payments. When paying with cash, rounding to the nearest dollar means you do not have to dig for coins. The round-up toggle adjusts the tip slightly so the total lands on a whole number.

Pre-tax vs. post-tax is your call. Enter whichever amount you prefer — the subtotal before tax or the total after tax. Either approach is perfectly acceptable. If you want to tip on the pre-tax amount, just enter the subtotal instead of the grand total.

Copy the breakdown for group accountability. After a group meal, tap Copy breakdown and paste it into your group chat. It formats the bill, tip, total, and per-person share into clean lines — no screenshots or manual typing needed.

Bookmark it for quick access. Since the calculator works entirely in your browser with no app to install, adding it to your phone’s home screen gives you one-tap access whenever you need it. On most phones, tap the share icon in your browser and select “Add to Home Screen.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?: In the United States, 15-20% is standard for sit-down restaurants, with 20% being the most common. For excellent service, 25% or more is appropriate. Buffets typically warrant 10%, and takeout 0-10%. Our calculator makes it easy to try different percentages.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?: Opinions vary, but tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is perfectly acceptable and technically correct. Some people tip on the total including tax for simplicity. Our calculator lets you enter either amount — use whichever you prefer.
How do I split a bill evenly between friends?: Enter the bill amount and tip percentage, then set the number of people. The calculator shows each person's share of both the food and the tip, so everyone pays their fair share.
Is 15% still an acceptable tip?: While 15% was once the standard, 18-20% has become the norm in most US restaurants as of recent years. For counter service or takeout, 10-15% is common. Adjust based on service quality and local customs.
Does this calculator work on my phone?: Yes — it is designed mobile-first with large tappable buttons, perfect for calculating tips at the table. No app needed. Just open it in your phone's browser.
Is my bill amount private?: Completely. All calculations happen in your browser. No data is sent to any server. You can close the page when you are done and nothing is stored.