Tip Calculator 2026
Calculate tip and split the bill instantly. Choose 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25% or enter any custom percentage. Split evenly among up to any number of people.
Tipping guide
Traditional baseline for acceptable service
Standard for solid, friendly service
Common in most US cities for great service
For outstanding service or to show extra appreciation
Bill
$75.00
Tip (20%)
$15.00
Total
$90.00
You pay
$90.00
Tip amounts by service type
Typical US tipping norms by industry
Restaurant (sit-down)
$50 bill: $7.50–$10
$100 bill: $15–$20
Food delivery
$50 bill: $7.50–$10
$100 bill: $15–$20
Bar / drinks
$50 bill: Varies
$100 bill: Varies
Takeout / counter
$50 bill: $0–$5
$100 bill: $0–$10
Hotel housekeeping
$50 bill: —
$100 bill: —
Rideshare / taxi
$50 bill: $7.50–$10
$100 bill: $15–$20
Tip on pre-tax or post-tax total?
Pre-tax (subtotal) — considered fairer. You tip on the food and service, not on the sales tax charged by the government.
Post-tax (total) — simpler. Many people just tip on the total since it's one number.
Example: $100 bill + 8% tax
Difference: $1.60. Either is acceptable.
Common tipping questions
What is the standard tip for restaurants in the US?
For sit-down restaurants, 15–20% is the standard range. 15% is the traditional baseline for adequate service. 18% is common for good service. 20% or more for great service. In cities like NYC and San Francisco, 20% is the norm. Some payment screens suggest 20%, 22%, or 25%—you are not obligated to use those.
How much should I tip for delivery, rideshare, and other services?
Food delivery: 15–20% of the order total; more for large orders or bad weather. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft): 15–20%. Taxi: 15–20%, or round up. Bar/drinks: $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of the tab. Hotel housekeeping: $2–5 per night. Takeout/counter: 0–10%—custom varies. The service guide above shows typical ranges.
How do I split the bill and tip among a group?
Enter the bill total, choose your tip percentage, and set the number of people in the calculator. It shows the total with tip and the per-person amount. Our calculator assumes an equal split. For uneven splits (some ordered more), calculate each person's share of the subtotal first, then add their portion of the tip.
Is 15% tip still acceptable in 2026?
Yes. 15% remains the baseline for adequate service. However, 18–20% is now more common in most areas, and 20% is standard in higher-cost cities. Tip what reflects the service quality and your own budget.
The tip amount, total, and per-person split shown above come from your bill amount, tip percentage, and number of people — calculated instantly in your browser, not from an external feed. We multiply the bill by the tip rate to get the tip, add it to the bill for the total, then divide by the number of people when splitting. Below are the exact formulas, order of operations, and worked examples you can verify by hand.
Core formulas
| Metric | Formula |
|---|---|
| Tip amount | Bill × (Tip % ÷ 100) |
| Total (bill + tip) | Bill + Tip amount |
| Tip per person | Tip amount ÷ Number of people |
| Total per person | Total ÷ Number of people |
| People count | max(1, numPeople) — zero or negative defaults to 1 |
| Rounding | All amounts rounded to 2 decimal places (nearest cent) |
Order of operations
Normalize number of people
People = max(1, numPeople)If you enter 0 or a negative number, we treat it as 1 person so the calculator never divides by zero.
Calculate tip amount
Tip = Bill × Tip % ÷ 100The tip is always a percentage of the bill amount you enter — whether that's pre-tax or post-tax is up to you.
Calculate total
Total = Bill + TipThe amount you actually pay, including the gratuity.
Split per person (if multiple people)
Tip/person = Tip ÷ People; Total/person = Total ÷ PeopleEven split only — each person pays an equal share of bill and tip combined.
Worked example 1 — $75 bill, 20% tip, 1 person
Verify: $75.00 × 20% = $15.00 tip → $90.00 total
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Bill amount | $75.00 |
| Tip rate | 20% |
| Number of people | 1 |
| Tip amount | $15.00 |
| Total (bill + tip) | $90.00 |
| Tip per person | $15.00 |
| Total per person | $90.00 |
Worked example 2 — $100 bill, 20% tip, split 4 ways
$100.00 × 20% = $20.00 tip; total = $120.00
$20.00 ÷ 4 = $5.00 tip/person; $120.00 ÷ 4 = $30.00 each
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Bill amount | $100.00 |
| Tip rate | 20% |
| Number of people | 4 |
| Tip amount | $20.00 |
| Total (bill + tip) | $120.00 |
| Tip per person | $5.00 |
| Total per person | $30.00 |
US tipping guide (reference)
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 15–20% |
| Food delivery | 15–20% |
| Rideshare / taxi | 15–20% |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2–5/night |
| Bartender | $1–2/drink or 15–20% |
| Hair stylist / barber | 15–20% |
Constants used
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Default bill amount | $75.00 |
| Default tip rate | 20% |
| Tip presets | 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25% |
| Minimum people | 1 |
| Decimal precision | 2 places |