About Tip Calculator

Calculate tip + per-person split — US-style 15/18/20/22% presets. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Calculators collection.

Use Cases

• Diners quickly calculating fair tips at restaurants
• Travelers computing tips in US-tipping-culture establishments
• Group meal organizers splitting bills with proper tip included
• Service industry workers verifying customer tip calculations

Tips

• Use the 15/18/20/22% presets for fast US-style tipping
• Split the total evenly across your party size
• Adjust tip percentage manually for custom amounts

Fun Facts

• Tipping in America became widespread after the Civil War, when wealthy Americans adopted the European practice — by 1900, it was expected in most restaurants.
• The standard US tip range has crept upward over decades: 10% was generous in the 1950s, 15% became the norm by the 1980s, and 20% is now considered standard in 2024.
• Japan, South Korea, and China generally consider tipping insulting or unnecessary — attempting to tip in many Japanese restaurants will result in staff chasing you down to return the money.

FAQ

What are standard US tip percentages?

15% standard, 18% good service, 20% great service, 22-25% exceptional. For counter service and fast casual: 10-15% or round up.

Does it split across people?

Yes — per-person total shown. With uneven spending, toggle individual item assignment.

Tax before or after tip?

Configurable. Most US conventions tip on pre-tax subtotal; some industries (bars) tip on post-tax. Tool supports both.

Tip in other countries?

Widely varies. UK: 10-12% and often already included. Japan: none expected. Check local customs — tipping too much can be as rude as too little.