Work out the right tip and split the bill evenly between any number of people — in seconds.
Enter a bill amount and click Calculate to see the tip and split
This tip calculator and bill splitter works out the gratuity owed on a restaurant, delivery, salon, or taxi bill, then splits the combined total evenly among any number of people. As both a tip percentage calculator and a split bill calculator, it's designed for group dinners, shared cabs, and everyday service tipping where doing the percentage and division math at the table — or working out how much to tip — is more hassle than it's worth.
You enter the bill amount and pick a tip percentage — either a quick preset chip (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or a custom value — and this gratuity calculator computes the tip as Bill × (Tip % ÷ 100). Adding the tip to the bill gives the total, which this restaurant tip calculator then divides evenly across the number of people you specify to give an exact tip per person and total per person. An optional "round up" setting rounds the total to the nearest whole currency unit and adjusts the tip amount to match, which is handy for simpler cash payments when you split the bill with a group.
Tip amounts and per-person splits are easy to get wrong under time pressure, especially in a group bill split, in a different currency, or after a few drinks. A clear per-person breakdown of bill, tip, and total avoids awkward under- or over-payment and makes it simple to split the bill among friends or coworkers, whether you're settling up after dinner or dividing a delivery order.
The exact math this tip calculator uses behind every result
The bill amount and tip percentage you enter are combined first, and it's this combined total — not just the raw bill — that gets divided evenly by the number of people. When "round up" is checked, the calculator rounds the total up to the next whole currency unit and quietly absorbs the difference into the tip amount, so the bill amount itself never changes.
Tip = Bill × Tip% ÷ 100. An 18% tip on a $100 bill is $100 × 0.18 = $18, giving a $118 total.
Per-person figures divide the combined bill-plus-tip total evenly — the calculator has no concept of who ordered what.
The round-up option only ever rounds the total up (never down or to the nearest), which slightly increases the effective tip.
Typical tipping ranges by service type — customs vary by country
15–20% is standard for good service. 10% or less signals below-average service; 20%+ for excellent service.
15–20% at bars with table service, or $1–2 per drink at a counter. Cafés: 10% or round up is common.
10–15% of the order, with a minimum of a few dollars — more in bad weather or for large/heavy orders.
15–20% for haircuts, styling, and spa treatments, similar to restaurant service norms.
10–15% of the fare, rounded to a convenient amount, more for help with luggage.
10% for buffets with table clearing/drink service; takeout tipping is optional, typically 0–10%.
From entering the bill to reading your per-person split
Type the bill total into the Bill Amount field and pick $, ₹, €, £, or ¥ from the Currency dropdown to label your results.
Tap a quick preset chip (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or type any custom percentage into the tip field — the calculator uses whichever value you set last.
Use the + and − stepper to set how many people are splitting the bill, from 1 up to 100.
Check "Round total up to the nearest whole amount" if you'd like the total — and the tip that funds it — rounded up for simpler cash payments.
See the tip amount, total bill, and per-person split, plus a Bill vs Tip chart, and download the result as a text file if you need it later.
An $85.50 restaurant bill split 4 ways with an 18% tip
Four friends share a restaurant bill of $85.50 and agree on an 18% tip, with no round-up applied.
| Per-Person Row | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bill per person | $21.38 |
| Tip per person | $3.85 |
| Total per person | $25.22 |
Explanation: Notice that $21.38 (bill per person) + $3.85 (tip per person) = $25.23, one cent more than the $25.22 shown as "Total per person." This is expected — the calculator computes total-per-person directly from the combined total ($100.89 ÷ 4), while the two breakdown rows are each rounded independently. The one-cent gap is a normal rounding artifact, not an error.
Take a $47.30 bill with a 20% tip split between 2 people, this time with "round up" checked. The unrounded tip is $47.30 × 0.20 = $9.46, giving an unrounded total of $56.76. With round-up enabled, the total is rounded up to $57.00, and the tip is recalculated as $57.00 − $47.30 = $9.70 — $0.24 more than the unrounded tip. Each person then pays $57.00 ÷ 2 = $28.50 instead of an unrounded $28.38, making cash payment simpler for both people.
What the tip amount, total bill, and per-person figures mean
Tip Amount is the gratuity calculated from your bill and tip percentage — this is the extra amount being added on top of what you actually spent, shown in the coral result box.
Total Bill is the bill amount plus the tip amount (or the rounded-up total, if that option is checked) — this is what the group needs to pay altogether, whether by card or split cash.
Per Person is the total bill divided evenly by the number of people you entered — the headline figure most people look for when settling up a group bill.
The Per-Person Split panel breaks that figure down further into "Bill per person," "Tip per person," and "Total per person," so everyone can see not just what they owe overall but how much of that is the meal versus the gratuity. As explained in the worked example above, these three rows are rounded independently, so they can differ from the headline "Per Person" figure by a cent on some bill amounts — this is normal and doesn't affect how much the group owes in total.
The Bill vs Tip doughnut chart gives a quick visual sense of how much of the total is the original bill versus the tip, which is useful for spotting whether a tip percentage feels proportionate before you commit to it.
This calculator provides a mathematical split, not a legal or contractual tipping requirement. Local customs, service quality, and any service charge already on your bill should all factor into the final percentage you choose.
Where a quick tip and split calculation genuinely saves the hassle
Work out the tip and split the check evenly after a sit-down meal with friends or family.
Divide shared meal, cab, and tour-guide costs evenly between travel companions on a trip.
Quickly work out a fair delivery tip based on the order total, weather, and distance.
Calculate a gratuity for a haircut, color, massage, or spa treatment before checkout.
Figure out a reasonable tip for a rideshare or taxi driver, including for extra help with luggage.
Calculate tips for bellhops, housekeeping, or concierge services during a hotel stay.
Work out a per-round or per-tab tip percentage at a bar with table or counter service.
Estimate gratuity on a catering invoice for a private party, shower, or corporate event.
Split a big table's bill evenly across many diners without doing the division by hand.
Divide a client dinner or team lunch bill between colleagues for expense reporting.
Use the even-split logic for shared takeout orders or household group purchases, not just tips.
Work out gratuity for catering staff, coordinators, or venue teams when planning an event.
Switch currency symbols and check regional norms before tipping abroad in an unfamiliar country.
What this tip calculator does well, and where it can't replace judgment
General restaurant tipping norms — always check current local custom, especially when traveling
| Country / Region | Typical Restaurant Tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 15–20% | Widely expected; often 20–25% for excellent service |
| Canada | 15–20% | Similar norms to the US |
| United Kingdom | 10–12.5% | Often already added as a "service charge" — check the bill first |
| European Union (general) | 5–10% | Rounding up or a modest tip is common; varies by country |
| Japan | 0% | Tipping is not customary and can be seen as awkward or declined |
| China | 0% | Not traditionally expected, though upscale/tourist venues may differ |
| Australia & New Zealand | 0–10% | Optional; service staff are paid a full living wage |
| India | 5–10% | Check for a service charge already included on the bill |
| Mexico | 10–15% | Generally expected at sit-down restaurants |
| United Arab Emirates / Gulf | 10–15% | Often on top of a service charge already added |
Summary: This tip calculator gives you an instant tip amount, total bill, and per-person split for any group size, currency, and tip percentage — a fast way to avoid mental-math mistakes at the table, not a substitute for checking local tipping customs or an already-included service charge. Pair it with the Sales Tax Calculator or Trip Cost Calculator for a fuller picture of what a meal or trip actually costs.
Common tipping and bill-splitting questions answered
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