$84.50 subtotal, 20% tip
- Tip
- $16.90
- Tax
- $6.97
- Per person
- $54.19
Tip Calculator
Use this free tip calculator to calculate a tip amount, optional tax, total bill, and per-person split from a subtotal.
Inputs explained Result checks Example values Runs in your browser
Formula steps
- Multiply subtotal by tip percent to find the tip amount.
- Multiply subtotal by tax percent when tax is entered.
- Add subtotal, tip, and tax, then divide by people for a split bill.
How to use the Tip Calculator
- Enter the bill subtotal, tip percent, optional tax percent, and number of people.
- Press Calculate tip to see tip amount, tax, total, and per-person split.
- Check whether the receipt already includes service charge or gratuity.
- Use separate calculations when people are not splitting the bill evenly.
What people use it for
Calculate a restaurant tip quickly.
Split a bill between people.
Add optional tax to estimate the final total.
Compare different tip percentages before paying.
Quick examples
Dinner for two
$84.50, 20% tip, 8.25% tax, 2 peopleAbout $54.20 each
Coffee tip
$18, 18% tip$21.24 total
Group split
$240, 20% tip, 8% tax, 6 people$51.20 each
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Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about when to use the tool, what it does with your inputs, what to double-check, and how privacy works.
When should I use the Tip Calculator?
Use it when your task matches one of these common needs: Calculate a restaurant tip quickly. Split a bill between people. It works best when you already know the measurements, amounts, units, or options the page asks for.
What is the Tip Calculator doing with my inputs?
In plain language: The calculator multiplies subtotal by the tip percent and optional tax percent, adds the amounts, then divides by people for a split bill. The examples on the page are there so you can compare your inputs with a worked example before copying the answer.
What do the main Tip Calculator inputs mean?
The main inputs are the measurements, amounts, units, or options the tool needs before it can work. Read each field label, keep units consistent, and compare your entry with the examples if the answer looks strange.
How should I read the Tip Calculator answer?
Read the headline answer, then check the smaller lines beside it. For everyday tools, those lines usually show the distance, time, cost, units, or setting that made the answer change.
What should I double-check before trusting the answer?
Restaurant tax, service charges, included gratuity, discounts, and local customs can change what you actually owe. Also check the unit, scale, mode, and result limit because small input changes can change the answer.
Does the site save what I enter?
No. The calculator runs in your browser tab. Your recent answers stay only on the page while you use it, and they are not sent to a server.
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