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Tip Calculator

Calculate restaurant tips and split the bill. Custom tip percentage with multi-person splitting.

Enter bill amount, tip %, and number of people.

How to Use

Enter your values in the fields above and click Calculate to get instant results. All computations run locally in your browser. No data is ever uploaded or stored.

Tip Calculation and Bill Splitting

Calculating tips and splitting bills can be tricky, especially in groups. CalcSolver's tip calculator handles both — computing the tip amount based on your preferred percentage and dividing the total evenly across any number of people.

For a $120 restaurant bill with 18% tip for 4 people: the tip is $21.60, total is $141.60, and each person pays $35.40. A 20% tip would make each person's share $36. Common tipping rates: 15-18% for satisfactory service, 20% for good service, and 25%+ for exceptional service.

When splitting bills, consider whether to tip on the pre-tax amount (more economical) or post-tax amount (more generous). Some cultures have different tipping norms — in Japan, tipping is uncommon; in Europe, service is often included. Use our discount calculator when restaurants offer percentage-off promotions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip?

Standard US tipping: 15% for average service, 18-20% for good service, 20-25% for excellent service. For delivery: 15-20%. For takeout: 10% is appreciated but not expected.

How do I calculate a tip?

Multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage and divide by 100. For a $50 bill at 18%: $50 × 0.18 = $9 tip. Total: $59.

How do I split the bill?

Enter the total bill and number of people. The calculator divides evenly, showing each person's share of the bill and tip.