Free Tool
Work out the tip and the total in a tap — and split the bill evenly across the table, tip included.
Tip
$10.80
Total
$70.80
Each person pays
$35.40
including $5.40 tip each
To estimate a tip in your head: 10% is just the bill with the decimal moved one place left ($46 → $4.60). For 20%, double that. For 15%, take the 10% figure and add half of it again. The calculator is faster and exact, and it handles the part that actually causes friction at the table — splitting the total fairly once the tip is in.
Multiply the bill by the tip percentage divided by 100. A 20% tip on a $50 bill is 50 × 0.20 = $10, making the total $60. The calculator does this instantly and also splits it across however many people are paying.
In the US, 15–20% is the common range for table service, with 18–20% typical for good service. Many people tip less for counter service or use local norms elsewhere. The calculator has quick presets for 10 through 25% plus a custom field.
Add the tip to the bill first, then divide the total by the number of people. The calculator shows the per-person amount and how much of it is tip, so everyone pays their fair share including gratuity.
Etiquette guides usually say to tip on the pre-tax amount, though many people simply tip on the total for convenience. Either is acceptable — enter whichever bill figure you prefer and the calculator handles the rest.
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