Tip Calculator
Tip calculator and bill splitter: enter the bill, the tip percentage and how many are splitting it to get the tip, the total and each share, to the cent. How it works
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About the Tip Calculator
A 20% tip on a $50 bill is $10, which makes the total $60. At 15% the tip is $7.50 and at 18% it is $9. The tip calculator also splits the total: $60 between two people is $30 each.
Tip amounts by bill size
| Bill | 15% tip | 18% tip | 20% tip | 25% tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $3.00 | $3.60 | $4.00 | $5.00 |
| $30 | $4.50 | $5.40 | $6.00 | $7.50 |
| $40 | $6.00 | $7.20 | $8.00 | $10.00 |
| $50 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $10.00 | $12.50 |
| $60 | $9.00 | $10.80 | $12.00 | $15.00 |
| $75 | $11.25 | $13.50 | $15.00 | $18.75 |
| $100 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| $125 | $18.75 | $22.50 | $25.00 | $31.25 |
| $150 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 | $37.50 |
| $200 | $30.00 | $36.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
Tip = bill × percentage. Add the tip to the bill for the total: a $75 bill with a 20% tip is $90.
Typical tips by service in the United States
| Service | Emily Post guide | On a $40 bill |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 15% to 20% of the pre-tax bill | $6.00 to $8.00 |
| Bartender | $1 to $2 per drink, or 15% to 20% of the tab | $6.00 to $8.00 |
| Food delivery | 10% to 15% of the bill; $2 to $5 for pizza | $4.00 to $6.00 |
| Takeout | No obligation; 10% for extra service or a large order | $4.00 |
| Hair stylist | 15% to 20% | $6.00 to $8.00 |
| Taxi or rideshare | 15% to 20% of the fare, at least $1 | $6.00 to $8.00 |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2 to $5 per day | Not a percentage |
Percentages from the Emily Post Institute General Tipping Guide, read 2026-10-22. The last column is what the calculator gives for a $40 bill at the low and high end of each range.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a 20% tip on $50?
- $10, for a total of $60. To get 20% of any bill, move the decimal point one place to the left and double the result: $50 becomes $5, and double that is $10.
- How do I calculate a 15% tip?
- Multiply the bill by 0.15. On $36.80 that is $5.52, for a total of $42.32. In your head, take 10% ($3.68) and add half of that again ($1.84).
- How much should I tip at a restaurant?
- The Emily Post Institute’s tipping guide gives 15% to 20% of the pre-tax bill for sit-down restaurant service in the United States. The calculator has buttons for 10%, 15%, 18% and 20% and accepts any other percentage.
- How do I split a bill and tip between several people?
- Add the tip to the bill and divide by the number of people. A $100 bill with a 20% tip is $120: $40 each for three people, $30 each for four. When it does not divide evenly, the shares differ by a cent: a $64 bill with an 18% tip is $75.52, and between three the calculator shows two people paying $25.17 and one paying $25.18.
- Do I tip on the amount before or after tax?
- The Emily Post guide bases a restaurant tip on the pre-tax amount. The calculator tips on whatever you type as the bill, so enter the subtotal before tax if that is what you want to tip on.
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