Tip Calculator - Split Bill & Tip Calculator Free

How Tipping Math Works

A tip is just a percentage of the bill: multiply the bill by the tip rate (as a decimal) and add it to the total. The only real decisions are what percentage to leave and how to split the check fairly when dining with friends.

Standard Tipping Rates

Restaurants (US): 15–20% for good service, 20–25% for excellent service.
Bars: $1–2 per drink, or 15–20% of the tab.
Delivery: 10–20% depending on distance and weather.
Large groups: many restaurants add an automatic 18–20% gratuity for parties of 6+.

Splitting the Bill

The fair way: divide the total including tip by the number of people. If someone ordered far more (or far less) than everyone else, split the pre-tip bill by item and apply the tip percentage to each share. The calculator above does the even split instantly — just set the number of people.

Quick Mental Math

To estimate 20% fast: find 10% (move the decimal one place left) and double it. A $46 bill? 10% is $4.60, so 20% is about $9.20. For exact figures — especially split checks — use the calculator above or our percentage calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

In the US, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is standard for good service, and 20–25% for excellent service. Many other countries include service charges automatically, so check the bill first.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Standard etiquette is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal. In practice the difference is small, and either is considered polite.

How do I split a bill evenly among friends?

Add the tip to get the grand total, then divide by the number of people. The calculator above does this in one step.

Is this tip calculator free?

Yes — every tool on Math Solver Free is free with no sign-up, and all calculations run in your browser.