Tip & Bill Split Calculator
Add the bill total, tip percentage, and number of people to get the tip amount, grand total, and exact amount each person pays.
How to split a bill with tip
Add the bill total, choose a tip percentage, and set how many people are splitting. The calculator works out the tip amount, the grand total, and the exact amount each person owes — no mental math at the table.
How much should you tip?
- 15% — standard for acceptable service.
- 18–20% — good to great service.
- 10% — quick counter or takeaway, where tipping is optional.
A worked example
Four friends share a $138.60 bill and decide on an 18% tip. The tip is $24.95, the grand total $163.55, and each person owes $40.89 — call it $41. If one person only had a $12 starter and wants to pay their share, the fairer split is by items: their $12 plus 18% is $14.16, and the remaining three split the rest ($149.39) at $49.80 each.
Tipping norms by country
- United States and Canada — 15–20% at sit-down restaurants; servers depend on tips.
- United Kingdom — 10–12.5% is customary, and a “service charge” already on the bill replaces it.
- Most of Europe — rounding up or 5–10%; service is often included.
- Pakistan, India and the Gulf — 5–10% at restaurants is appreciated but not expected; many bills include a service charge, so check before adding more.
- Japan and South Korea — tipping is not customary and can cause confusion.
Frequently asked questions
Should tip be calculated before or after tax?
Convention is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, but many people tip on the total for simplicity. Either is fine — this calculator tips on the amount you enter as the bill total.
What if a service charge is already included?
A service charge is a tip the restaurant has added for you. Enter 0% here, or a small extra only if the service was exceptional. Ask whether the charge goes to staff if it matters to you.
How do I split unevenly?
Run the calculator once for each group with its own subtotal, or agree that the person who ordered the most covers a larger share. For a quick fair split, apply the same tip percentage to each person's items rather than dividing the total by headcount.