What is the standard tip percentage?

In the UK, 10-12.5% is customary in restaurants. In the US, 15-20% is standard for sit-down service. Tipping customs vary widely by country and service type.

How does bill splitting work?

Enter the total bill, tip percentage, and number of people. The calculator divides the tipped total equally. For uneven splits, calculate the total with tip first, then allocate shares manually.

Is a service charge the same as a tip?

No. A service charge is a mandatory fee added by the establishment. A tip is voluntary. Always check your bill for an included service charge before adding an additional tip.

Yes — in most tipping contexts, drinks are included in the tipable amount. At a bar, tipping 10-15% or rounding up per drink is customary.

Tip Calculator — Split Bills Easily

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About the Tip Calculator

Tipping customs vary significantly by country and service type. In the US and Canada, 15-20% is standard for restaurant service. In the UK, 10-15% is customary if a service charge is not already included on the bill. In much of Europe and Asia, tipping is optional or limited to rounding up. This calculator works in any currency and handles bill splitting between any number of people.

Tip calculation formulas

Tip amount — Bill × Tip% ÷ 100
Total per person — (Bill + Tip) ÷ Number of people
Bill before tip from total — Total ÷ (1 + Tip% ÷ 100)

Service charge vs tip

Many UK and European restaurants add a discretionary 12.5% service charge automatically. Always check your bill before calculating an additional tip — if service charge is already included, no further tip is expected. In the US, service charges are less common and tips are typically given separately in cash or on the card terminal.

Digital tipping and service charges

The UK restaurant industry is transitioning towards digital tipping. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 requires employers to pass 100% of tips to workers fairly, and to maintain a written tipping policy. Card tips on the bill go through the employer; cash tips given directly to staff are not covered. Always check the restaurant's tipping policy if fairness to staff matters to you.

Card tips — must now be passed to workers in full under the Allocation of Tips Act 2023
Service charge — discretionary service charges (12.5%) are also covered by the Act; they should reach staff
Cash tips — given directly to the server are not covered by the Act and go entirely to that individual
Tronc — a formal system for pooling and distributing service charges among all staff

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

In the US: 15% is standard, 18-20% is good service, 22%+ is exceptional. In the UK: 10-12.5% is typical when no service charge has been added. In many European countries, rounding up or leaving small change is sufficient. Always check your bill for an existing service charge before adding a tip.

How do I calculate a 20% tip mentally?

Find 10% by moving the decimal point one place left (80 becomes 8.00), then double it for 20% (16.00). For 15%, take 10% and add half of that: 10% = 8.00, half = 4.00, total tip = 12.00.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

In the US it is conventional to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, though many people tip on the full bill. The difference on a typical restaurant bill is small. Use whichever you prefer — the server receives the same amount either way.

How do I split a bill unevenly?

This calculator splits the total evenly. For uneven splits, note each person's items, add their proportional share of any service charge, then sum. Most restaurant payment terminals can split cheques by item if you ask the server before paying.

Is it rude not to tip?

In the US, where tipped workers often receive a lower base wage, not tipping is considered rude unless service was genuinely poor. In countries where service staff earn a full standard wage, tipping is appreciated but not obligatory. Check local customs when travelling.