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Restaurant Tip Calculator

Quick gratuity and split-bill math for dining out.

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  • On your device

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What is a tip calculator?

A tip calculator finds the tip amount and total bill from the pre-tax total, tip percent, and number of people splitting.

Private on your device

Your information stays on your device and is not uploaded.

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This restaurant tip calculator computes tip amount, grand total, and per-person share for table service. Pick 15%, 18%, 20%, or custom percent after a meal.

Tip norms vary by country—US sit-down service commonly uses 18–22% before or after tax depending on preference.

How to use this tool

Enter bill amount, select or type tip percent, set number of people, read tip and totals.

Worked example

Example: $124 bill, 20% tip → $24.80 tip, $148.80 total, $37.20 each for four diners.

When to use this

  • After restaurant meals.
  • Bar tabs with food.
  • Celebration dinners with split pay.

Common mistakes

  • Tipping on comped items still on bill.
  • Ignoring auto-gratuity for large parties.
  • Forgetting cash tip on card total.

How it works

Calculates tip amount, bill total, and per-person shares from the pre-tax bill, tip percentage, and party size. All math runs on your device.

Limitations

Tip suggestions are for convenience only. Local customs and service expectations vary.

Privacy and file handling

Your data stays on your device and is not uploaded.

Related Tip Calculator pages

These pages use the same tip calculator with examples tailored to different tasks.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Standard US tip?

Often 18–22% for sit-down service; adjust for quality and local norms.

Split evenly?

Enter party size for equal shares of tip and total.

Custom tip percent?

Enter any percentage—not limited to 15%, 18%, or 20% presets.

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