What is the standard tip percentage in the USA?

The standard tip in the US is 18-20% for sit-down restaurants. 15% is considered low, 20% is good service, and 25%+ is for exceptional service.

Should I tip on takeout orders?

Tipping on takeout is optional but appreciated. A 10-15% tip is common for takeout orders in the US.

How do I split a bill evenly?

Enter the total bill amount, add your tip percentage, then set the number of people. The calculator divides the total equally among the group.

Do I tip before or after tax?

In the US, it is customary to tip on the pre-tax amount, though tipping on the total (including tax) is also common and acceptable.

🍽️ Tip Calculator — Bill Splitter

Calculate tip amount instantly, split the bill among friends, and choose your service rating. The most-used calculator in America — now with custom % and rounding.

Service Quality

Bill Amount ($)

Tip Percentage

Split Among (People)

Round up each person's share to nearest dollar

Each Person Pays

$21.25

$17.00 + $4.25 tip

💵 Bill Amount$85.00

✨ Tip Amount$17.00

🧾 Total Bill$102.00

👤 Per Person (bill)$85.00

💡 Per Person (tip)$17.00

✅ Per Person Total$21.25

How to Calculate a Tip and Split Bills in the USA

Tipping is an integral component of American hospitality and service culture. Unlike many European or Asian nations where service charges are bundled directly into menu pricing, US restaurant servers, bartenders, and delivery couriers rely on gratuities for the majority of their earned income.

Standard US Tipping Etiquette by Service Category

Sit-Down Restaurants: 18% to 20% is considered standard. 15% is reserved for below-average service, while 22% to 25%+ is customary for outstanding dining experiences.
Bars and Pubs: $1.00 to $2.00 per beer or cocktail, or 18% to 20% on the total tab.
Food Delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub): 15% to 20% of the food total, with a recommended minimum of $4.00 to $5.00 for long-distance drivers or inclement weather.
Coffee Shops and Counter Takeout: Discretionary; $1.00 or loose change in the tip jar is customary for specialized handcrafted beverages.

The Mathematical Tip Formula

          Tip Amount ($) = Pre-Tax Bill Amount × (Tip Percentage / 100)

          Total Bill ($) = Bill Amount + Tip Amount

          Per Person Share ($) = Total Bill / Number of People in Party

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the standard tip in the US?

18–20% is standard for full-service restaurants. 15% is considered low, 20% is the norm, and 25–30% is for exceptional service. For bars, $1–2 per drink is typical.

Should I tip on takeout and delivery?

Tipping on takeout is optional but appreciated — 10–15% is common. For delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats), tip 15–20% as drivers rely on tips for income.

How do I split a bill among friends?

Enter the total bill, set your tip %, then change "Split Among" to the number of people. The calculator instantly divides the total evenly. Use "Round Up" for clean dollar amounts.

Do I tip on the total including tax?

Traditionally, tip is calculated on the pre-tax subtotal. However, tipping on the full bill (including tax) is also common and perfectly acceptable — the difference is small.