15%
Common for lighter service, simpler jobs, or quick visits where tipping is expected but less intensive.
Clean, fast tip tool
Tip Calculator
This tip calculator online helps you calculate tip, compare percentages, and split the bill without digging through clutter. Use it when you want a fast how much to tip answer and a clear tip calculator result on the same page.
Tip Calculator
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Tip Calculator
For everyday tipping
Use the tip calculator for a quick estimate, or switch to the shared bill tip calculator when splitting the check.
15%
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30%
Shared bill mode
Use this when you want to split one check across multiple people and see both the total cost per person and the tip per person.
Tip calculator guide
Use simple percentages first, then adjust for context
A tip calculator is the fastest way to start, but the final answer still changes with service quality, order size, difficulty, weather, and whether the service is percentage-based or better handled as a flat amount.
18%
A practical middle ground for restaurants, salons, and many service situations where the experience was solid.
20%+
Often used for strong service, difficult conditions, or professionals you use repeatedly and trust.
Popular guides
Popular service guides
The homepage stays focused on the tip calculator. Use the service guides when you want a more specific how much to tip answer for one kind of tipping situation.
How Much to Tip Movers
Best treated as a page about per-person or per-job tipping, not just a restaurant-style percentage calculation.
How Much to Tip a Tattoo Artist
Useful for custom designs, long sessions, and the question of when to use 20% versus a flat tattoo tip.
What affects tip size
How much to tip when the answer is not just math
Service quality
A strong experience often pushes the tip toward the high end of the range.
Difficulty
Stairs, bad weather, large orders, and fragile items can all justify tipping more.
Type of service
Restaurants often use percentages, but movers and delivery can lean toward flat amounts.
Regional norms
Tipping customs vary, so this site treats U.S. norms as the default starting point.
Examples
Tip calculator examples
These examples make the math clearer and also help explain when a tip percentage or a flat amount makes more sense.
| Scenario | Suggested tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $50 restaurant bill | $9 to $10 | 18% to 20% is a common full-service dining range. |
| $22 delivery order | $3 to $5 | Flat minimums often matter more than a pure percentage on smaller orders. |
| $75 salon visit | $13.50 to $18.75 | 18% to 25% can make sense for salon services, and shampoo assistants and stylists are often tipped separately. |
| 2 movers on a short job | $20 to $40 each | Per-mover ranges are often more useful than a bill percentage. |
FAQ
Common tip calculator and how much to tip questions
What is a standard tip percentage?
For many U.S. service situations, 15% to 20% is the most common range, with 18% to 20% often used as the default for good service.
How does the tip calculator work?
The tip calculator multiplies the bill by the tip percentage, then adds the tip to the total. A 20% tip on a $50 bill is $10, and the total becomes $60.
Should you tip for takeout?
Sometimes, especially for large or complicated orders, but takeout tips are usually less expected than sit-down restaurant tips.
Is this a free tip calculator?
Yes. This free tip calculator works in the browser, helps calculate a tip by percentage, and can split the bill without a signup or download.
Do you tip on tax or on the subtotal?
Many people calculate tip on the pre-tax subtotal, but the most important part is using a fair and consistent approach.