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Tip Split Calculator
Calculate tips and split bills among multiple people. Perfect for restaurants, group dinners, and shared expenses. Handles custom tip percentages and unequal splits.
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About this tool
Splitting bills at restaurants can be awkward and time-consuming. Our Tip Split Calculator eliminates the mental math and ensures everyone pays their fair share. Whether you're dining with friends, colleagues, or family, this tool makes the process seamless.
The calculator handles all common tipping scenarios: standard percentage tips (15%, 18%, 20%), custom percentages, and even helps you understand how much tip per person contributes to the server's earnings. It's perfect for group dinners, business lunches, or any shared dining experience.
Our tool goes beyond basic division by showing you the breakdown of the original bill, tip amount, total cost, and per-person amounts. This transparency helps avoid confusion and ensures everyone knows exactly what they're paying for.
Tipping etiquette varies by region and service quality, but having accurate calculations at your fingertips makes the decision easier. The calculator works for any currency and any group size, from couples to large parties.
Usage examples
Simple Restaurant Bill
Two people sharing a $60 bill with 20% tip
Bill: $60, Tip: 20%, People: 2 → Each pays: $36 (includes $6 tip per person)
Group Dinner
Six friends splitting $240 bill with 18% tip
Bill: $240, Tip: 18%, People: 6 → Each pays: $47.20 (includes $7.20 tip per person)
Generous Tip
Four people with $150 bill and 25% tip for excellent service
Bill: $150, Tip: 25%, People: 4 → Each pays: $46.88 (includes $9.38 tip per person)
Lunch Split
Three colleagues sharing $45 bill with 15% tip
Bill: $45, Tip: 15%, People: 3 → Each pays: $17.25 (includes $2.25 tip per person)
Large Party
Ten people splitting $500 bill with 20% tip
Bill: $500, Tip: 20%, People: 10 → Each pays: $60 (includes $10 tip per person)
How to use
- Enter the total bill amount before tip.
- Enter the tip percentage (or use common presets like 15%, 18%, 20%).
- Enter the number of people splitting the bill.
- Click "Calculate" to see the tip amount, total with tip, and amount per person.
- Optionally adjust for tax or service charges already included in the bill.
Benefits
- Eliminates awkward bill-splitting conversations and mental math errors
- Ensures fair and accurate distribution of costs among all diners
- Supports any tip percentage for different service levels and preferences
- Shows transparent breakdown of bill, tip, and total amounts
- Calculates per-person amounts instantly for any group size
- Helps maintain proper tipping etiquette without overpaying or underpaying
- Works with any currency and handles both small and large bills
- Mobile-friendly design for quick calculations at the table
- Prevents underpaying servers by ensuring accurate tip calculations
- Saves time and reduces confusion when splitting checks
- Educational tool for teaching proper tipping percentages
- Useful for both casual dining and formal business dinners
FAQs
What is the standard tip percentage at restaurants?
In the United States, standard tipping ranges from 15-20% for good service. 15% is considered minimum, 18-20% is standard for good service, and 25%+ is for exceptional service. However, tipping customs vary by country and region.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Common etiquette suggests tipping on the pre-tax amount, though some people prefer to tip on the total. Our calculator uses the amount you enter, so you can input either the pre-tax or post-tax bill based on your preference.
How do I handle situations where people ordered different amounts?
This calculator divides the bill evenly. For unequal splits where people ordered different amounts, you can calculate individual bills separately or use an itemized approach where each person tips on their own items.
What if the restaurant already added a service charge?
Check your bill carefully. If an automatic gratuity or service charge is already included (common for parties of 6+), you may not need to add an additional tip. Our calculator helps you verify these charges.
How much should I tip for takeout or delivery?
Takeout typically warrants 10% tip, while delivery deserves 15-20% depending on distance and weather conditions. This calculator works for those scenarios too—just adjust the percentage accordingly.
Can I use this calculator for non-restaurant bills?
Absolutely! This calculator works for any shared expense that needs to be split evenly among people: taxi rides, hotel rooms, group gifts, or any shared service.
What if someone can't pay their full share?
The calculator shows the mathematical equal split. If someone needs to pay less, you can recalculate with fewer people and have others cover the difference, or use the per-person amount as a baseline for negotiations.
How do I tip for poor service?
For poor service, you might reduce to 10-12%, though it's worth speaking to management about serious issues. Remember that servers often depend on tips as part of their income. Use the calculator with any percentage that reflects your experience.
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