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Tip Calculator

Work out the tip on a bill and split the total fairly between any number of people.

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Quick answer

Tip is a free, private online tool that lets you calculate the tip and split the bill between any number of people. It runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.

How to use the Tip

  1. Fill in each input field with your own numbers.
  2. Results calculate automatically and update as you change any value.
  3. Read the result cards below the inputs for the full breakdown.
  4. Adjust any field to explore different scenarios instantly.

Privacy: this tool runs entirely in your browser. Your input is never sent to, received by, or stored on any server — there are no uploads and no tracking of what you enter.

About Tip

How tipping works

A tip is a percentage of the bill — commonly 15-20% in the US. This tool computes the tip and the new total instantly.

Splitting the bill

Enter how many people are sharing and the tool divides the total (including tip) evenly per person.

Quick guidance

18% is a common default for good service. Adjust up or down to suit local custom and service quality.

Frequently asked questions

What is a standard tip?
In the US, 15-20% is typical; elsewhere customs vary widely.
Does it split evenly?
Yes — it divides the bill plus tip by the number of people.
Should I tip on the pre-tax amount?
Either is acceptable; this tool tips on the entered bill amount.

Understanding Tip in depth

What this calculator does

A tip calculator works out the gratuity on a bill and, optionally, splits the total fairly between several people. Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage, and set how many are sharing — it returns the tip amount, the new total, and the amount each person owes, all instantly.

How tipping percentages work

A tip is a percentage of the bill, so the tip is bill × (percentage ÷ 100) and the total is bill plus tip. In the US, 15–20% is customary for table service, with 18% a common default for good service. Tipping norms vary widely by country and setting, so adjust the percentage to local custom and the quality of service.

Splitting the bill

When a group dines together, the calculator divides the total including tip by the number of people, so everyone pays their fair share of both the meal and the gratuity. This avoids the awkward, error-prone mental maths at the end of a meal and makes sure the tip is actually covered.

Tip before or after tax?

Either approach is accepted. Some people tip on the pre-tax subtotal, others on the full bill including tax — the difference is small. This tool calculates the tip on the bill amount you enter, so enter whichever figure matches your preference. For exact splits, round the per-person amount up so the total is comfortably covered.

Everyday uses

Quickly settle restaurant, bar, taxi and delivery tips, split a shared bill evenly, and check a suggested tip on a receipt. It is handy when travelling and following an unfamiliar tipping culture. Everything runs locally in your browser.

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