Calculate tip amount, total bill and easily split among friends.
A tip calculator helps you quickly calculate the tip amount, total bill, and per-person split at restaurants and for service providers. Whether dining with friends or calculating service charges, our free tip calculator eliminates the mental math so you can focus on enjoying your experience.
Tipping customs vary by country and service type. At sit-down restaurants: 10% for average service, 15-18% for good service, 20-25% for excellent service. For food delivery: 10-15% of the order value, minimum Rs. 50-100. For hotel staff: Rs. 100-200 for housekeeping per stay, Rs. 50-100 for bellhop per bag. For hair salons: 15-20% of service cost.
Technically, tipping on the pre-tax (food amount only) amount is correct since the server did not provide the tax service. However, most people tip on the total bill including tax for simplicity. In India, if a restaurant includes a service charge (typically 5-10%), you are not obligated to tip additionally — that charge is meant to replace tipping.
For equal splits, our calculator divides the total (including tip) by the number of people. For unequal splits where people ordered different amounts, each person pays their share of food plus an equal share of the tip. Our bill splitting calculator handles both scenarios, making group dining easy and argument-free.
Tipping is increasingly common in Indian urban restaurants and hospitality. Many upscale restaurants include a mandatory service charge, while casual eateries leave it optional. When service is excellent, tipping is a thoughtful way to appreciate the staff who depend on it for income. Always check your bill first — if a service charge is already included, you are not expected to tip additionally unless you want to.
In most countries, 15-20% is a standard tip for restaurant service. 10% is considered low, 20-25% is generous for excellent service.
Etiquette varies, but tipping on the pre-tax amount is technically correct. However, most people tip on the total bill for simplicity.
Tipping is generally not expected for counter service, fast food, or when a service charge is already included in the bill.
Add the tip to the total bill first, then divide by the number of people. Our calculator handles this automatically.
