How much should I tip?

In the US, 15-20% is standard for restaurants. 15% for adequate service, 18-20% for good service, and 25%+ for exceptional service. Tipping customs vary by country.

How do I quickly calculate a 15% tip?

Find 10% by moving the decimal point left, then add half of that. For a $60 bill: 10% = $6, half = $3, so 15% = $9.

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

Etiquette experts generally say either is acceptable. Tipping on the pre-tax amount is technically more correct, but many people tip on the total for simplicity.

How do I split a tip between multiple people?

Calculate the total tip, then divide by the number of people. For a $9 tip split 3 ways: $9 ÷ 3 = $3 per person.

Tip Calculator

Calculate the tip amount and total bill instantly.

How to use

1Enter the bill amount — The pre-tip total of your bill.

2Enter tip percentage — How much you want to tip (e.g. 15%).

3See the total — Tip amount and total bill are calculated instantly.

Bill Amount

Tip (%)

Result

$69.00

Tip: $9.00

Total: $69.00

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Step-by-step

1Calculate tip:$60.00 × 15% = $9.00

2Add to bill:$60.00 + $9.00 = $69.00

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How to Calculate a Tip

Tipping customs vary worldwide, but the math is universal. In the United States, standard tips range from 15% to 20% at sit-down restaurants, while 10% is common for counter service. Some countries include a service charge automatically, making an extra tip unnecessary. Regardless of local norms, this calculator gives you the exact amount in seconds.

The Formula: Tip Amount = Bill × (Tip% ÷ 100)

Tipping Scenarios

Restaurant dinner: A $95 dinner with 20% tip: $95 × 0.20 = $19.00 tip, total $114.00.
Coffee shop: A $6.50 latte with a 15% tip: $0.98 — round up to $1.00 for convenience.
Taxi ride: A $32 fare with 18% tip: $5.76 tip, making the total $37.76.
Hair salon: A $120 service with 20% tip: $24.00 — a standard show of appreciation for personal services.

Quick Mental Math Trick

To estimate a 15% tip mentally: find 10% (move the decimal one place left), then add half of that. For a $60 bill: 10% = $6, half of that = $3, so 15% ≈ $9. For 20%, just double the 10% figure — $12 on a $60 bill. This calculator removes the guesswork entirely.

Looking at how small savings add up? Those tips you leave represent spending that compounds over time. See how in our article on investing small amounts. For general percentage math, our Percentage Calculator handles any scenario.

Common Tip Amounts

Common tip percentages on typical bill sizes. Click any row to pre-fill the calculator.

Tip on bill	Math	Tip / Total
15% on $20	$20 × 0.15	$3.00 / $23.00	Open
18% on $30	$30 × 0.18	$5.40 / $35.40	Open
20% on $50	$50 × 0.20	$10.00 / $60.00	Open
15% on $60	$60 × 0.15	$9.00 / $69.00	Open
18% on $75	$75 × 0.18	$13.50 / $88.50	Open
20% on $100	$100 × 0.20	$20.00 / $120.00	Open
22% on $120	$120 × 0.22	$26.40 / $146.40	Open
25% on $200	$200 × 0.25	$50.00 / $250.00	Open