🌟LifestyleUpdated March 2026

Tip Calculator — Calculate Tip & Split Bill for Any Group

Calculate tip amount and split the bill for any number of people. Works for restaurants, bars, delivery, and any tipping situation.

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Tip Amount

$9.00

18% of $50.00

Total Bill

$59.00

Tip per person$4.50
Total per person$29.50

How to use this calculator

  1. 1Enter your total bill amount.
  2. 2Select a tip percentage preset (15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%) or use the slider.
  3. 3Enter the number of people splitting the bill.
  4. 4View tip amount, total, and per-person breakdown instantly.

Written by FreeToolCalc Team

Formulas based on standard financial/medical equations. Last updated: March 2026.

How to Calculate a Tip and Split a Bill

Splitting the restaurant bill and calculating the right tip shouldn't require mental math gymnastics. This free tip calculator handles any bill amount, any tip percentage, and any number of diners — giving you exact amounts in seconds.

The Simple Tip Formula

// Tip Calculation
Tip = Bill × Tip% ÷ 100
Total = Bill + Tip
Per Person = Total ÷ Number of People

Standard US Tipping Rates by Service Type

ServiceStandardExcellent
Restaurant (sit-down)15–18%20–25%
Bar / drinks$1–2/drink15–20%
Food delivery15%20%+
Rideshare / taxi15%20%
Hair salon15–18%20–25%
Hotel housekeeping$2–3/night$5/night
Spa / massage15–18%20–25%
Movers$20–30/mover$50/mover

Tipping Etiquette Tips

  • Always tip in cash when possible — servers keep 100% immediately
  • For large groups (6+), an automatic 18–20% gratuity is often added
  • For exceptional service, add a personal note with your tip
  • On international travel, research local customs — tipping is not universal

In the US, most restaurant servers earn a tipped minimum wage of $2.13/hour federally (higher in some states), making tips a critical part of their income.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much should you tip at a restaurant in 2026?

The standard restaurant tip in the US is 15–20% for satisfactory service, 20–25% for excellent service, and 10% for poor service (though tipping below 15% is generally discouraged as servers earn below minimum wage). For buffets or counter service, 10% is common but optional.

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

Etiquette experts disagree, but tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the traditional standard. In most US cities, the difference is small — on a $50 meal with 8% tax, the difference between tipping on $50 vs. $54 is only about $0.80 on a 20% tip. Many people tip on the post-tax total for simplicity.

What's a standard tip for food delivery?

For food delivery, 15–20% is standard, with a minimum of $3–$5 regardless of percentage on small orders. Delivery drivers earn less per order base pay than dine-in servers. Increase to 20–25% for bad weather, difficult locations, or large orders.

Who do you tip and how much?

Common tipping standards: restaurants (15–20%), bars ($1–2 per drink or 15–20%), coffee shops (10–15% optional), ride share (15–20%), hair/salon (15–20%), hotel housekeeping ($2–5 per night), food delivery (15–20%), massage (15–20%), movers ($20–50 per mover).