OnlineFreeToolBoxHow-to guide
How to Calculate a Tip
Working out a fair tip at the table is the wrong time for mental maths. This guide shows how to calculate a tip and the total bill from any bill amount and tip percentage — for restaurants, cafes, taxis and delivery — with a free calculator.
How to Calculate a Tip — step by step
- Enter the bill amount in the “Bill amount” field.
- Enter the tip percentage in the “Tip percentage” field.
- Press “Calculate Tip”.
- Read the tip amount and the total bill.
Tips
- A $50 bill at 15% gives a $7.50 tip and a $57.50 total.
- Common choices are 10%, 15% or 20% — enter whichever you decide, depending on local custom and service quality.
- To split the bill, divide the total shown by the number of people — that gives each person's share of bill plus tip.
Frequently asked questions
Can I split the total?
Divide the total shown by the number of people to get each share.
How do I split the tip between people?
Divide the total shown by the number of people. That gives each person's share of bill plus tip.
What tip percentage should I choose?
That depends on local custom and service quality. Common choices are 10%, 15% or 20% — enter whichever you decide.