How much should I tip in the US?

15–20% of the pre-tax bill is customary for table service in the US, with 18–20% typical for good service. Counter service is often 0–10%, and delivery 10–15%.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Convention is the pre-tax amount, though many people simply tip on the total for simplicity. The difference is usually small.

Tip Calculator

Work out the tip and the total in seconds. Enter the bill, pick a tip percentage (quick presets for 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25% or any custom value), and optionally split the total across several people to see exactly what each person owes.

Calculators

Bill amount ($)

Tip (%)

Split between (people)

Tip amount: $15.30
Total with tip: $100.30
Per person: $50.15; split 2 ways

Private by default

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your data is never uploaded to a server.

How to use

4 clear steps.

Enter the bill amount.
Choose a tip percentage with the preset buttons or a custom value.
Set how many people are splitting the bill.
Read the tip amount, grand total, and per-person share.

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Frequently asked questions

How much should I tip in the US?: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is customary for table service in the US, with 18–20% typical for good service. Counter service is often 0–10%, and delivery 10–15%.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?: Convention is the pre-tax amount, though many people simply tip on the total for simplicity. The difference is usually small.