Restaurant tip and bill split calculator
Calculate restaurant tip at 15%, 18%, 20% or custom rate and split the check evenly. Free online bill tip calculator with round-up.
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About this tool
Calculate tips at standard US percentages (15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) and split restaurant checks evenly with friends, with optional round-up to the nearest dollar.
How to use it
- 1 Enter the total food and drink bill in dollars ($).
- 2 Select a tip percentage preset or type a custom rate.
- 3 Specify the number of people splitting the bill and view per-person costs.
Questions
How much should you tip at a restaurant in the US?
18% to 20% of the pre-tax bill is standard etiquette for good table service at American restaurants.
What is standard tipping etiquette in the US?
In US restaurants with sit-down table service, 18% to 20% is the standard for good service. 15% is typical for acceptable service, and 22%–25% for exceptional service.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax bill?
Etiquette guidelines suggest calculating tips based on the pre-tax subtotal of food and drinks, though many point-of-sale machines calculate tips on the post-tax total.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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