Tip Calculator: How Much to Tip, Split the Bill & Norms by Country
Calculate tip amount, total with tip, and split per person. See tipping norms by country and serviceโand why to tip on pre-tax in the U.S.
What This Calculator Does
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 normsโfor example Japan: no tips expected; USA hotel: $1โ$2 per night for housekeeping.
How the Tip and Total Are Calculated
Tip is 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 enterโuse the pre-tax subtotal if you follow U.S. custom.
Tipping by Region and Service
Norms vary by country. In the U.S. and Canada, 15โ20% in restaurants is standard; hotels often use per-bag or per-night amounts. In the UK, 10โ12% 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.
The U.S. Tax Trap: Tip on Pre-Tax
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 inโso enter the pre-tax subtotal to follow U.S. convention.
Tip Calculator FAQ
? Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
In the U.S., tip on the pre-tax amount (subtotal). Your percentage then reflects the service, not the tax. Use the pre-tax subtotal in the calculator to match that convention.
? How much do I tip at hotels in the USA?
Housekeeping: $1โ$2 per night. Bellhop: $1โ$2 per bag. Concierge for bookings or special requests: a few dollars up to $20 depending on what they do. Pick USA and Hotel in the Global Guide to see this in the tool.
? Is tipping expected in Japan?
No. Tipping isnโt part of the culture and can embarrass staff or be refused. Great service is standard without gratuity.
? Whatโs a good restaurant tip percentage in the USA?
15% is the old baseline, 18% is common, 20% is standard for very good service. The quick-select 15%, 18%, and 20% buttons cover most sit-down meals.
? How do I split a bill evenly?
Enter the bill total, your tip percentage, and how many people. The calculator gives you total with tip and total per person so everyone pays the same.