Calculate tip and split bill amount quickly for restaurants and services.
The Tip Calculator computes the tip amount and total bill given a subtotal and tip percentage, with an option to split the total evenly between multiple people. Tipping customs vary significantly by country: in the US, 15–20% is standard for restaurant service; in the UK, 10–12.5% is typical; in Japan and Australia, tipping is not customary. This calculator handles all these scenarios including bill splits.
Standard etiquette in the US is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal. The difference on a $50 meal is small (tip on $50 vs $54 including tax), but calculating on the subtotal is the traditional convention.
US restaurants: 15% minimal, 18% standard, 20%+ for excellent service. Bars: $1–2 per drink. Hotel housekeeping: $2–5 per night. Rideshare: 15–20%. In the UK: 10–12.5%, often included as a service charge. Australia and Japan: tipping is not customary.
No. A service charge is a mandatory fee added by the restaurant — it may or may not go to the staff, depending on the establishment's policy. A gratuity/tip is optional and typically goes directly to the server. If a service charge is already included, an additional tip is at your discretion.