Tip Calculator
How to Use the Tip Calculator (and Why It Matters)
Tipping is a part of everyday life in the U.S., especially when dining out, ordering takeout, or getting services like haircuts, rideshares, or deliveries. Our free Tip Calculator helps you instantly calculate the right tip amount and your total bill, so you’re never second-guessing at the table or during checkout.
Whether you’re splitting the bill with friends or just want to make sure you’re being fair and accurate, this tool makes tipping easy and stress-free.
Why Use a Tip Calculator?
Tipping might seem simple, but in practice, people often:
- Forget to calculate the right percentage
- Struggle to compute odd bill amounts
- Over- or under-tip because they’re unsure what’s standard
- Need quick answers when dining with a group
This tool solves all of that by helping you:
- Choose or adjust the tip percentage
- View the tip amount instantly
- See the total bill including tip
What’s a Standard Tip Percentage?
In the U.S., tipping norms vary slightly by service, but here are the most common benchmarks:
| Service Type | Standard Tip |
|---|---|
| Restaurants (full service) | 15% – 20% |
| Takeout or Pickup | Optional (5%–10%) |
| Delivery Services | 10% – 20% |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | 10% – 15% |
| Bar or Café | $1–2 per drink or 15% |
| Salon/Barber | 15% – 20% |
Using a tip calculator ensures you stay within the recommended range — and it helps avoid both overpaying and underappreciating good service.
How Do You Calculate Tip Manually?
If you ever need to calculate a tip without a calculator, here’s a quick formula:
Tip Amount = Bill × (Tip % ÷ 100)
Total Bill = Bill + Tip
So for example:
A $48.75 bill with a 20% tip:
→ 48.75 × 0.20 = $9.75 tip
→ Total = $58.50
Our tool does this automatically, accurately, and faster than any mental math.
Mobile-Friendly and Private
This tip calculator is fully responsive, so it works great on your phone at restaurants. And because it runs entirely in your browser with no data stored or sent anywhere, your inputs are 100% private and secure.
No App Needed – Just Bookmark It
There’s no need to download another tipping app. Just bookmark this page or save it to your home screen for quick access any time you need to calculate a tip or check your total bill.