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Tip,
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The fastest tip calculator on the web. Type your bill, tap a tip preset, set the number of people. See the per-head total instantly. Built for the moment the check arrives.
Inputs
Total per person
$30.00 bill + $4.50 tip per head
- Tip amount
- $9.00
- Bill total
- $69.00
- Per person
- $34.50
Field guide
Tip etiquette around the world.
Tipping is one of those everyday rituals that varies wildly from country to country. In the United States, leaving 18–20% at a restaurant is the social baseline. In Japan, leaving anything at all can confuse the staff. This guide collects the customary ranges for the destinations travelers ask about most, plus the math that powers the calculator above.
The math, in one line
For a bill B, a tip percentage r (e.g. 18 for 18%), and n people splitting evenly:
total = B + tip
perPerson = total ÷ n
On a $60 bill at 20% split between 4 people: tip is $12, total is $72, and each person owes $18.
How much to tip in different countries
The table below is a quick reference for sit-down restaurants specifically. Hotels, taxis, and personal services often have their own conventions. Check locally for those.
| Country | Customary tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 15–20% | Expected at sit-down restaurants. Bartenders $1–2/drink. |
| Canada | 15–20% | Same as the U.S. Some POS terminals suggest 18 / 20 / 25%. |
| United Kingdom | 10–12.5% | Often added as 'optional service charge'. Check before tipping again. |
| France | 0–5% | Service compris by law. A few euros for great service is generous. |
| Germany | 5–10% | Round up the bill or add a small amount; tell the server when paying. |
| Italy | 0–10% | 'Coperto' (cover charge) is on the bill. Tipping extra is welcomed but not expected. |
| Spain | 0–10% | Round up at casual spots; 5–10% at nicer restaurants for good service. |
| Japan | 0% | Tipping is not customary and can confuse or even offend staff. |
| China | 0% | Generally not practiced outside of high-end international hotels. |
| Australia | 0–10% | Hospitality wages are higher; tip 10% for excellent service if you wish. |
| Mexico | 10–15% | Standard at restaurants. Cash preferred. Tip bellhops and housekeeping too. |
| Brazil | 10% | Often added as 'serviço', usually optional but socially expected. |
| Israel | 10–15% | Cash tip preferred; many restaurants don't add it to the bill. |
| UAE | 10–15% | Many places already add a 10% service charge; additional tip optional. |
| Thailand | 5–10% | Round up small bills; 10% at nicer restaurants. |
| South Korea | 0% | Tipping is not part of the culture. Service charges sometimes added at hotels. |
U.S. tipping by service type
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–20% of the pre-tax bill is the modern baseline. 20%+ for memorable service.
- Bartender: $1–2 per drink, or 15–20% on a tab.
- Coffee shop / counter service: Optional. Round up, or 10% on a larger order.
- Food delivery: 15–20%, with a $3–5 minimum even on small orders.
- Taxi / rideshare: 10–15%, or round up to the nearest dollar.
- Hotel housekeeping: $2–5 per night, left daily (housekeepers rotate).
- Hair stylist / barber: 15–20% of the service price.
Splitting the bill cleanly
For an even split, divide the post-tip total by the headcount — that's what this calculator does. For an itemized split where each person pays for what they ordered, calculate each person's share of the subtotal first, then apply the same tip percentage to each share. This is mathematically identical to the even split if everyone ordered the same and fairer when they didn't.
Tip on pre-tax or post-tax?
Etiquette guides traditionally say to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, since servers don't bring you the tax. In practice, most people in the U.S. tip on the post-tax total because it's what's printed in big numbers on the receipt and the difference on a $60 bill is roughly $1. Either is socially acceptable; tipping on the pre-tax amount is technically more "correct" but rarely worth quibbling over.
When to tip more and when to tip less
Tip more for: large parties (a 20% tip on eight people is a lot of split focus from one server), holiday meals, cocktail-heavy tabs (bartenders did real work), and servers who comped or fixed something. Tip less only if service was genuinely poor and even then, leave something. Stiffing a server in the U.S. effectively means paying them a sub-minimum hourly wage for that table.
Worked example
Four friends share a $184.50 dinner at a New York restaurant. They want to leave 20%: tip is $36.90, the total comes to $221.40, and each person owes $55.35. If one person grabs the check on a card, three people can Venmo them $55.35 each — the calculator above makes the per-head number instantly readable.
A note on cultural change
Tipping in the United States has crept upward in the last decade. POS systems now suggest 18 / 22 / 25% by default, and point-of-sale tip prompts have appeared in places (coffee counters, takeout, retail) where they didn't exist before. Most diners settle on 18–20% at restaurants and round up modestly elsewhere; what you tip beyond that is personal.
Disclaimer
Customs change and vary by region within a country. The ranges above reflect common practice in major cities as of 2026, but local norms (especially in tourist hotspots) may differ. When in doubt, ask a local or check whether a service charge is already on the bill before adding more.