CodeKitHubWhat Is This Tool?
A tip calculator answers two questions at once: how much tip should I leave, and if we're splitting the bill, how much does each person owe. The math itself is simple percentage arithmetic, but doing it in your head after a meal, especially splitting an odd total between several people, is exactly the kind of quick calculation people reach for a tool instead of a napkin.
This calculator isn't restaurant-specific — the same bill-and-percentage math applies whether you're tipping a server, a hairdresser, a delivery driver, a mover, or a rideshare driver. The percentage that's customary varies by service (see the FAQ below), but the calculation is identical.
Why Use It?
- Common preset percentages (10/15/18/20/25%) plus a custom field for any amount.
- Split the total between any number of people — the per-person amount updates live.
- Works for any tipping scenario, not just restaurants: haircuts, delivery, rideshare, moving, and more.
- Live results as you type or click — no calculate button to press.
- Free, private, runs entirely in your browser — the amount you enter is never uploaded.
How to Use
- Enter the bill amount.
- Click a preset tip percentage, or type a custom one.
- Enter the number of people splitting the bill (leave at 1 if you're not splitting).
- Read the tip amount, total, and per-person amount — they update live as you change any field.
Example
Input
Bill: $84.50, Tip: 20%, Split between 3 peopleOutput
Tip: $16.90 · Total: $101.40 · Per person: $33.80Changing any field — the bill, the tip percentage, or the number of people — updates all three results instantly.
Typical tip percentages by service
| Service | Typical tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant (table service) | 15–20% | 20%+ for excellent service; some areas now default to 18–25% presets on payment screens |
| Haircut / salon | 15–20% | Tip the stylist directly even if you paid the salon by card |
| Food/grocery delivery | 15–20% or $3–5 flat | Flat amount common for short trips or small orders |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | 10–15% | Optional but increasingly common, especially for long trips or extra help with luggage |
| Movers | $20–40 per mover (half day) | More for full-day jobs or difficult moves (stairs, heavy items) |
| Massage / spa | 15–20% | Check first if a service charge is already included in the price |
Common use cases
- Splitting a restaurant bill evenly between a group after dinner, tip included.
- Calculating a fair tip for a haircut, manicure, or massage where a flat percentage is customary.
- Deciding how much to tip a delivery driver or mover for a specific job.
- Quickly checking if a suggested tip amount on a payment screen or delivery app matches standard percentages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate a tip without a calculator?
For 20%, move the decimal point one place left to get 10%, then double it. For 15%, take the 10% figure and add half of it again. For 18%, take 20% and subtract about 10% of that amount. These mental shortcuts work fine for round numbers, but this tool is faster and exact for any amount, especially when splitting between several people.
What's a normal tip percentage in the US?
Restaurant table service: 15–20% is standard, 20%+ for excellent service. Haircuts and salon services: 15–20%. Food and grocery delivery: 15–20% or a flat $3–5 for short trips. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): 10–15% is common but optional. Movers: $20–40 per mover for a half-day job, more for a full day. These are US customs — tipping norms vary significantly by country.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Tip etiquette guides generally say pre-tax, since tax isn't part of the service being tipped. In practice most people tip on the total on the receipt (which includes tax) because it's simpler to calculate from the final number — the difference is usually small. Enter whichever amount you're tipping on.
How do you split a bill fairly with tip included?
Add the tip to the bill first to get the grand total, then divide by the number of people — that's exactly what the "per person" result shows here. If people ordered very different amounts, splitting evenly isn't fair; in that case, calculate each person's tip on their own portion instead of using an even split.
Is it customary to tip for pizza or food delivery?
Yes, in the US — 15–20% of the order total, or a flat amount for short deliveries (commonly $3–5), is standard, since many delivery drivers rely on tips as a significant part of their income. Some delivery apps show a suggested tip amount at checkout, which uses similar math to this calculator.
Does this tool store the bill amount I enter?
No. The calculation runs entirely as JavaScript in your browser — nothing is sent to a server, stored, or logged.