Tip Calculator

Calculate tips and split bills for restaurants, delivery, and services

Bill Details

Full-service restaurant with table service

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Suggested Tip Range

For Restaurant (Dine-in):

15% - 20%

Typical: 18%

Tip Calculation

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Tipping Guide

Tipping Standards by Service

Restaurants (Full Service)
15-20% of bill before tax
Higher for exceptional service
Food Delivery
15-25% depending on distance
More for bad weather or long distance
Hair/Beauty Services
15-20% of service cost
Tip each service provider separately
Taxi/Ride Share
15-20% of fare
Round up for short trips

Tip Quality Guide

Exceptional (25%+): Outstanding service
Excellent (20-24%): Above average service
Very Good (18-19%): Good service
Good (15-17%): Standard service
Fair (10-14%): Below average service
Poor (<10%): Poor service

Tipping Etiquette Tips

  • •Tip on the pre-tax amount
  • •Consider service quality, not just percentage
  • •Tip in cash when possible
  • •Research local customs when traveling
  • •Consider additional factors (weather, complexity)

International Tipping Customs

North America

USA/Canada: 15-20% expected at restaurants. Tipping is part of service workers' income.

Europe

Most countries: 10-15% or round up. Service charge often included in bill.

Asia

Japan/Korea: Tipping can be offensive. Good service is expected, not rewarded extra.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I tip on the tax?

Generally, calculate the tip on the pre-tax amount. However, some people prefer to tip on the total including tax for simplicity.

What if service was poor?

You can reduce the tip for poor service, but consider speaking with management about serious issues. Many servers depend on tips for their livelihood.

How do I split the tip in a group?

Calculate the total tip first, then divide by the number of people. Use our calculator above to automatically compute per-person amounts.