TipMate

Tip Calculator

Bill, tip percentage, party size — done in one tap. Perfect for splitting restaurant checks.

Bill amount

Tip: 18%

Split between 2 people

What you entered

Bill: $54.00Tip: 18%People: 2

1
Tip amount
tip = $54.00 × 18%= $9.72
2
Total bill
$54.00 + $9.72 tip= $63.72
3
Split 2 ways
$63.72 ÷ 2= $31.86

Result

Per person: $31.86

Total bill with tip comes to $63.72, split 2 ways at $31.86 each.

Tip and total for common restaurant bills

Each row takes the bill and adds the tip percentage in the column heading. The totals are what you hand over; the last two columns show the 20% tip on its own and the per-head share when four people split it.

Bill	Total at 15%	At 18%	At 20%	At 25%	Tip at 20%	Each of 4 at 20%
$25	$28.75	$29.50	$30.00	$31.25	$5.00	$7.50
$40	$46.00	$47.20	$48.00	$50.00	$8.00	$12.00
$50	$57.50	$59.00	$60.00	$62.50	$10.00	$15.00
$75	$86.25	$88.50	$90.00	$93.75	$15.00	$22.50
$100	$115.00	$118.00	$120.00	$125.00	$20.00	$30.00
$150	$172.50	$177.00	$180.00	$187.50	$30.00	$45.00
$200	$230.00	$236.00	$240.00	$250.00	$40.00	$60.00

The 20% column is the one worth memorising, because you can do it in your head: move the decimal one place left and double it. A $75 bill gives $7.50, doubled is $15. Customary rates vary by country and by service - roughly 15 to 20 percent is standard for US table service, while in much of Europe and Asia a service charge is already included and tipping is optional or nominal. Check the bill for an existing service charge or an auto-gratuity on large parties before adding anything, and decide for yourself whether to tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount.

Tipping etiquette (US)

Standard sit-down restaurant tip: 18–20%. Bars: $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of the tab. Delivery: 10–15%, $3 minimum. Tip on the pre-tax amount.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

In the US, 18–20% of the pre-tax bill is standard for sit-down restaurants. For exceptional service, 25%. For counter service or takeout, 10–15% is appreciated but not expected. Always tip on the pre-tax subtotal, not the after-tax total.

How do I calculate a tip quickly in my head?

For 20%: move the decimal one place left (that's 10%), then double it. A $47 bill → $4.70 → $9.40 tip. For 15%: find 10%, then add half of that. $47 → $4.70 + $2.35 = $7.05.

Should I tip on tax?

Technically, you should tip on the pre-tax amount — the tip is for the service, not the tax. On a $100 bill with $8 tax, tip on $100. That said, the difference is usually small (a couple dollars), and many people just tip on the total for simplicity.