Tip Calculator
Split a bill and work out the tip per person. e.g. “What is an 18% tip on $86 split three ways?”
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Methodology
Split a bill and work out the tip per person. This tool uses a standard, documented formula and runs entirely on your device.
Last reviewed January 2026 · Runs client-side
Splitting a bill and calculating the tip
Tipping is a quick percentage of the bill, but splitting it fairly across a table adds a second step that's easy to fumble after a meal. This calculator handles both at once: the tip amount, the new total, and the share per person.
Customs vary by country and setting, so the right percentage is a judgment call. What the tool does is remove the arithmetic so you can settle up quickly and evenly.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the bill amount.
- Enter the tip percentage you want to leave.
- Enter how many people are splitting, and read the total per person.
What the inputs mean
- Bill amount
- The pre-tip total.
- Tip
- The percentage you'd like to add.
- Split between
- The number of people sharing the bill.
An 18% tip on an $86 bill adds $15.48. Split three ways, that's about $33.83 each.
The formula, in plain terms
Tip = Bill × Tip% / 100. The total is bill plus tip, divided by the number of people.
Good to know
- Some restaurants add gratuity for larger groups, check before tipping again.
- Tipping on the pre-tax amount is common; the tool uses the bill total you enter.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip on tax?
It's a personal choice. If you prefer to tip on the pre-tax amount, enter that figure as the bill.
Last reviewed January 2026. This explainer is general information, not professional advice.