Free Tip Calculator - Split Bills & Calculate Gratuity

Calculate tips and split bills between friends. Adjustable tip percentage with preset buttons. Free online tip and bill splitting calculator.

What Is Tip Calculator?

A tip calculator works out the gratuity amount based on your bill total and chosen tip percentage, and optionally splits the result evenly across multiple people. Tipping customs vary widely — 15–20% is standard in the US, 10% is common in the UK, and many countries include service charges automatically.

The calculation itself is simple (bill × percentage), but splitting a tipped bill fairly between several people, especially when rounding is involved, can get awkward at the table. This tool handles the maths instantly and shows both the total per person and the tip amount per person.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter the total bill amount before tip.
  2. Select or type a tip percentage (common options: 10%, 15%, 20%).
  3. Enter the number of people splitting the bill.
  4. View the tip amount, total with tip and each person's share.
  5. Adjust the percentage to see how it affects the total.

Tips & Best Practices

  • In the UK, 10–12.5% is standard for restaurant service; check whether a service charge is already included on the bill.
  • In the US, 18–20% is standard for table service; 15% is the minimum for acceptable service.
  • Round up to a convenient number when splitting — it simplifies payments and slightly increases the tip.
  • For large groups, many restaurants automatically add a 12.5–18% service charge.

Common Use Cases

  • Calculating restaurant tips and splitting the bill between friends.
  • Working out gratuity for delivery drivers, hairdressers or taxi rides.
  • Comparing tip amounts at different percentages to decide what feels right.
  • Settling group meals quickly without mental arithmetic errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip?

Common tipping rates are 10% for acceptable service, 15% for good service and 20% for excellent service. Use the slider or presets to calculate the exact amount.

Can I split the bill between multiple people?

Yes, for free — enter the number of people and the calculator shows the per-person amount including tip. Premium adds saved tip history, a downloadable receipt and custom rounding to the nearest £1/£5/£10.