How it works
How to use this tip calculator
- Enter the bill amount.
- Enter the tip rate as a percent.
- Enter the number of people and read the per-person total.
Formula
The calculation formula
Tip = Bill × Tip RateConvert the tip percentage to a decimal.
Multiply the bill by the tip rate.
Add the tip and divide by the number of people.
Worked examples
Example calculations
For an $86 bill with a 20% tip split two ways, the tip is $17.20, the total is $103.20, and each person pays $51.60.
The split requires a number of people greater than zero.
When to use it
Common use cases
- Calculate a restaurant tip
- Split a bill evenly
- Compare several tip percentages
Limits
Assumptions and limits
- The split is even across the entered number of people.
- The calculator does not add tax separately.
- Whether the bill includes tax is left to the user.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Should I calculate the tip before or after tax?
Customs vary. Enter the subtotal if you prefer to tip before tax, or the final bill if you prefer to tip on the total.
How does the split work?
The calculator divides the bill plus tip equally by the number of people entered.
Sources
Sources and review
- IRS Publication 531 — reporting tip income
Tip as a percentage of the billed amount in US service contexts
Accessed July 27, 2026