Tip Calculator
Calculate tips instantly, split the bill between any number of people, and choose from 25+ currencies. Perfect for restaurants, taxis, delivery, hotels, and salons — worldwide.
Enter your bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and split the total between any number of people. Pick a quick tip button or use the custom slider for any percentage.
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* Tipping customs vary widely by country and culture. The percentages shown are general guidelines for the US and similar tipping cultures. In countries where service charges are included or tipping isn't customary, additional gratuity may be optional or unnecessary. When in doubt, ask locally.
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What Is a Tip Calculator?
A tip calculator is a free online tool that instantly calculates how much gratuity to leave on a bill, and (optionally) splits the total fairly between any number of people. It removes the awkward mental math at the end of a meal, the ambiguity of "is 18% reasonable?", and the headache of dividing a bill among friends.
Our tip calculator goes further than most: it supports 25+ currencies, lets you choose typical tip percentages based on the type of service (restaurant, taxi, delivery, hotel, salon), offers rounding options to make payment easier, and shows a side-by-side comparison of multiple tip percentages so you can see exactly what 15% vs 18% vs 20% looks like before you decide.
How to Use This Tip Calculator
- Select your currency — choose from USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, INR, PKR, JPY, and 20+ more.
- Pick a service type — the tool suggests a typical tip percentage for restaurants, taxis, delivery, hotels, salons, and more.
- Enter the bill amount — your subtotal or total bill.
- Enter the number of people — if you're splitting the bill.
- Choose a tip percentage — tap a quick button (10%, 12%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%) or slide the custom slider to any value from 0% to 50%.
- Optional: choose rounding — round up to the nearest whole number, 5, or 10 to make cash payment easier.
- Optional: choose tip base — tip on the total (standard) or the pre-tax amount only.
Click Calculate Tip and you'll instantly see the tip amount, total bill, per-person amount, and a comparison of common tip percentages.
How Much Should I Tip? Quick Reference Guide
Here are typical tip ranges by service type for the United States and similar tipping cultures (Canada, Mexico, parts of South America). Always adjust for exceptional or poor service.
| Service | Typical Tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-Down Restaurant | 15–20% | 20% for good service; 25%+ for exceptional |
| Buffet | 10% | Less work for the server |
| Takeout / Counter Service | 0–10% | Optional; tip jar if you'd like |
| Food Delivery | 15–20% or $3–5 min | More in bad weather or long distance |
| Bartender | $1–2 per drink or 15–20% | Per drink for simple orders, % for tabs |
| Taxi / Rideshare | 10–15% | Round up to nearest dollar |
| Hotel Housekeeping | $2–5 per night | Leave daily, not at end of stay |
| Hotel Bellhop / Porter | $1–2 per bag | Minimum $5 for multiple bags |
| Hotel Concierge | $5–20 | Based on complexity of request |
| Hair Salon / Barber | 15–20% | Tip each person who served you |
| Spa / Massage | 15–20% | On the pre-tax service amount |
| Nail Salon | 15–20% | Tip in cash if possible |
| Tour Guide | 10–20% | Depending on tour length and quality |
| Valet Parking | $2–5 | Tip when car is returned |
| Furniture / Appliance Delivery | $5–20 per person | More for heavy items or stairs |
Tipping Around the World: A 2026 Country Guide
Tipping culture varies enormously around the world. Here's a quick guide for travelers:
- United States & Canada: Tipping expected. 15–20% standard at restaurants.
- United Kingdom: 10–12.5% at restaurants. Often added as a "service charge" — check before adding more.
- Western Europe (France, Italy, Spain, Germany): Service is typically included ("service compris"). Round up or leave 5–10% for good service.
- Japan: Tipping is not customary and can even be considered rude. Excellent service is the standard expectation.
- China: Generally not expected, though Western-style hotels and tourist restaurants increasingly accept tips.
- South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore: Tipping not customary. Service charges often included.
- Australia & New Zealand: Not expected, but 10% is appreciated for good service.
- India & Pakistan: 10% at restaurants is appreciated; round up taxis. Hotel staff appreciate small tips.
- Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia): 10–15% at restaurants if not already included as service charge.
- Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Argentina): 10% is standard, sometimes already included. Mexico expects more in tourist areas (15–20%).
- South Africa: 10–15% at restaurants is standard.
How to Calculate a Tip in Your Head (Mental Math Tricks)
You don't always have a calculator handy. Here are the shortcuts every diner should know:
- 10% trick: Move the decimal one place to the left. 10% of $42.80 = $4.28.
- 15% trick: Find 10%, then add half of it. 15% of $42.80 = $4.28 + $2.14 = $6.42.
- 18% trick: Find 20%, then subtract 10% of that. 20% of $40 = $8; minus $0.80 = $7.20.
- 20% trick: Find 10%, then double it. 20% of $42.80 = $4.28 × 2 = $8.56.
- 25% trick: Divide by 4. 25% of $40 = $10.
Want to brush up on percentage math more broadly? See our complete Percentage Calculator.
Should I Tip on the Pre-Tax or Post-Tax Amount?
This is one of the most debated questions in tipping. Here's the honest breakdown:
The traditional/etiquette answer: Tip on the pre-tax amount. The tax goes to the government, not the server, so it shouldn't influence gratuity.
The modern/practical answer: Most people tip on the total because it's simpler and more generous to the server. The difference is usually only $1–2.
Our calculator lets you choose. In jurisdictions with high sales tax (8–10%+), tipping on pre-tax can save you noticeable money over time. In low-tax or tax-included regions, it doesn't really matter.
How to Split the Bill Fairly
Splitting bills can get awkward. Here are three approaches:
- Even split: Total ÷ number of people. Easiest and most common. Our calculator handles this automatically.
- Item-by-item: Each person pays for what they ordered. Fair when meals vary widely in price. Take a photo of the receipt and divide tax and tip proportionally.
- Adjusted split: Even split, with the bigger spenders chipping in extra. Good middle ground for groups with one or two outliers.
Tipping Etiquette: Common Questions Answered
- Do I tip if the service was bad? Leave a smaller tip (10%) rather than nothing — many servers depend on tips for income. If service was truly poor, tip 10% and consider speaking with the manager.
- Is the "service charge" the same as a tip? Usually yes — if it's automatic, you don't need to add more. Always check.
- Do I tip on alcohol? Yes, at the same percentage as food.
- What about coupons or discounts? Tip based on the original (pre-discount) bill amount. The server provided full service.
- Should I tip in cash or on the card? Cash is often preferred — servers get it immediately and avoid card processing deductions.
- Do I tip my hairstylist if they own the salon? Tipping the owner is optional in the US, though increasingly appreciated. Outside the US it's usually not expected.