Tip Calculator

This tip calculator gives you tip amount, total with tip, and total per person from the bill, tip percentage, and number of people. Use the 15%, 18%, and 20% buttons for common U.S. restaurant tips, or enter any percentage. The Global Guide lets you choose a region (USA, Japan, France, UK, and more) and service type (Restaurant, Taxi, Hotel, Barber) and shows local norms, for example Japan: no tips expected; USA hotel: $1–$2 per night for housekeeping.

The math is straightforward: $\text{Tip} = \text{Bill} \times \frac{\text{Rate}}{100}$ and $\text{Total} = \text{Bill} + \text{Tip}$. When splitting, $\text{Per Person} = \text{Total} \div \text{People}$. In the United States, the bill amount should be the pre-tax subtotal so the tip percentage reflects service quality rather than the local tax rate. The calculator uses whatever amount you enter, so type the pre-tax subtotal to follow U.S. convention, or the full amount if tipping on the post-tax total. The Global Guide applies no formula; it displays flat-rate norms (like $1–$2 per hotel night) and percentage ranges by region and service type based on local customs.

Tip is $\text{Tip} = \text{Bill} \times (\text{Rate} / 100)$ and total with tip is bill plus tip. Per person: divide the total by the number of people. So for a $50 bill at 20% with 2 people: tip = $10, total = $60, each pays $30. The tool uses whatever bill you enter, use the pre-tax subtotal if you follow U.S. custom.

Norms vary by country. In the U.S. and Canada, 15–20% in restaurants is standard; hotels often use per-bag or per-night amounts. In the UK, 10–12% when not included; round up for taxis. In France, Italy, Spain, service is often included (service compris); a small extra is optional. In Japan, tipping is not expected and can confuse staff. The Information Hub has a regional cheat sheet and a typical-tip table by service type.

In the United States, the usual practice is to tip on the pre-tax amount. If your check shows a subtotal and then tax, apply your percentage to the subtotal. This calculator uses the amount you type in, so enter the pre-tax subtotal to follow U.S. convention.

Three inputs give you everything you need to settle a bill.

In the United States, 20% of the pre-tax bill is the current standard for sit-down restaurant service in 2026. That is a shift from the traditional 15% baseline that held through the early 2000s. Post-pandemic norms, rising labor costs, and digital payment prompts that default to 18–25% have all pushed expectations upward. At fine-dining restaurants, 20–25% is typical; at counter-service spots, tipping is appreciated but optional (and usually 10–15% when offered).

Tipping customs vary widely around the world. What is expected in New York can be confusing or even offensive in Tokyo. When traveling, understanding local norms prevents awkward moments and ensures you treat service workers appropriately.