Tip Calculator
Calculate the tip amount and total bill. Split the bill evenly between any number of people.
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What Is a Tip Calculator?
A tip calculator converts a bill amount and a tip percentage into the exact tip, the total due, and the per-person share. Enter three numbers and get the breakdown instantly.
Tipping norms vary from 10% in the UK to 20%+ in the US. This tool lets you adjust the percentage to match any custom or situation. It also handles bill-splitting for groups of any size.
Use it at restaurants, hotels, salons, or for delivery drivers. The result rounds to the nearest penny so every person pays a fair share.
How Do You Use This Tip Calculator?
Enter the bill amount, select or type your tip percentage, and enter the number of people splitting the bill. Click Calculate to see the tip, total, and per-person amount.
- Enter the total bill amount in pounds.
- Select a preset tip percentage or type a custom value.
- Enter the number of people splitting the bill (minimum 1).
- Press Calculate to see the tip amount and grand total.
- Read the per-person amount if splitting among a group.
- Adjust the tip percentage or group size to compare options.
How Does the Tip Calculator Formula Work?
The formula used: Tip = Bill Amount × (Tip Percentage / 100). Per Person = (Bill + Tip) / Number of People
The tip amount is the bill multiplied by the percentage expressed as a decimal: Tip = Bill × (Percentage / 100). A 15% tip on £80 is 80 × 0.15 = £12.
The grand total is Total = Bill + Tip. When splitting, each person pays Per Person = Total / Number of People, rounded to the nearest penny.
Rounding may cause the per-person amounts to sum to one penny more or less than the total. The first person listed absorbs the difference.
What Are Some Example Calculations?
Bill of £85.00 with a 15% tip split 4 ways: Tip = £12.75. Total = £97.75. Per person = £24.44.
Dinner for two: £54 bill with 12.5% service charge
£54 × 0.125 = £6.75 tip. Total = £60.75. Split 2 ways = £30.38 each.
Each person pays £30.38.
US restaurant: $120 bill with 20% tip for 3 people
$120 × 0.20 = $24 tip. Total = $144. Split 3 ways = $48.00 each.
Each person pays $48.00.
Quick coffee: £4.50 bill with 10% tip, no split
£4.50 × 0.10 = £0.45 tip. Total = £4.95.
Total to pay: £4.95.
When Should You Use a Tip Calculator?
Use this calculator at the end of any meal, hotel stay, or service appointment where tipping is expected. It removes the mental arithmetic and gives an exact figure per person.
It is also useful when comparing different tip levels. Enter the same bill with 10%, 15%, and 20% to see the pound difference before choosing.
What Do These Terms Mean?
How Do the Options Compare?
| Country | Typical Tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10-12.5% | Often included as a service charge. Discretionary. |
| United States | 15-20% | Expected at sit-down restaurants. Calculated pre-tax. |
| Canada | 15-18% | Similar to US norms. Calculated pre-tax. |
| Australia | 0-10% | Not expected. Appreciated for exceptional service. |
| Japan | 0% | Tipping can be considered rude. Service included in price. |
| Germany | 5-10% | Round up to nearest euro or add 5-10%. |
| France | 0-5% | Service compris (included). Small cash tip optional. |
| UAE | 10-15% | Service charge often added. Extra tip appreciated. |
What Are the Best Tips to Know?
- Check the bill for a service charge already included before adding a tip on top.
- Round the total up to the nearest whole pound for easier payment splitting.
- Tip on the pre-discount subtotal if a voucher or discount was applied.
- Carry small change for cash tips when paying by card.
- Use 10% as a quick mental baseline and adjust from there.
What Mistakes Should You Avoid?
- Tipping on top of a service charge that was already added to the bill.
- Calculating the tip on the total including VAT in countries where pre-tax tipping is the norm.
- Splitting the tip unevenly when one person's order was significantly more expensive.
- Forgetting to account for rounding differences when splitting among a large group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a standard tip percentage?
In the UK, a typical tip is 10 to 15% for good service. In the US, 15 to 20% is standard. Many restaurants include a service charge, so check your bill first.
Should I tip before or after tax?
In the UK, prices usually include VAT, so you tip on the total shown. In the US, it is customary to tip on the pre-tax amount, though tipping on the total is also common.
How do I split a bill with different orders?
This calculator splits evenly. For different amounts, calculate each person's subtotal separately and apply the tip percentage to each.
Is it rude not to tip in the UK?
Tipping is discretionary in the UK. Leaving no tip for poor service is acceptable. For good service, 10-12.5% is the norm. A service charge on the bill can be legally refused.
Should I tip on a takeaway order?
Tipping on takeaway is not expected in the UK. In the US, a small tip of £1-2 or 5-10% is increasingly common for counter service and delivery.
How do I tip when paying by card?
Most UK card terminals prompt for a tip amount or percentage. Add the tip before confirming payment. Carry small cash if you prefer staff to receive the tip directly.
What tip should I leave for hotel housekeeping?
Leave £1-2 per night in UK hotels. In US hotels, $2-5 per night is standard. Place the tip on the pillow or desk with a note indicating it is for housekeeping.
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