About this calculator
Working out a tip at the table shouldn't require pulling up a spreadsheet. This calculator takes your bill total, your chosen tip percentage, and the number of people splitting the check, and instantly gives you the tip amount, the total bill, and exactly how much each person owes — in whatever currency you're paying in.
How it works
The math is straightforward: the tip amount is your bill total multiplied by the tip percentage, and the total is the bill plus that tip. Divide the total by the number of people splitting to get the amount owed per person. The calculator does this instantly as you adjust any field, so you can quickly compare, for example, an 18% versus 20% tip before deciding.
Worked example
On a $64.50 bill with an 18% tip split between 2 people, the tip comes to $11.61, the total bill is $76.11, and each person owes $38.06.
Frequently asked questions
What's a standard tip percentage?
In the US, 15-20% is the commonly cited range for sit-down restaurant service, with 20% increasingly typical for good service; customs vary significantly outside the US, so check local norms when traveling.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Either is common practice — tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is slightly more conservative, while tipping on the total after tax rounds up slightly. Enter whichever bill amount you intend to base the tip on.
Does splitting evenly account for who ordered what?
No, this assumes an even split across everyone. For itemized splitting where people pay for exactly what they ordered, you'd calculate each person's subtotal separately before applying the tip percentage.
Last reviewed: September 2026.