Tip Calculator
Calculate tips and split bills easily. Preset percentages for restaurants, bars, and services.
Tip Calculator
Tipping Etiquette by Country
Tipping customs vary wildly around the world. What's expected in New York might be offensive in Tokyo. Here's a quick reference so you're never caught guessing.
| Country | Restaurant | Taxi | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15–20% | 15–20% | Expected everywhere; staff rely on tips for income |
| United Kingdom | 10–12.5% | Round up | Check if service charge is included; often 12.5% in London |
| Canada | 15–20% | 15% | Similar to US; tip on pre-tax amount |
| Australia | Not expected | Not expected | Fair wages; 10% for exceptional service is generous |
| Japan | No tipping | No tipping | Considered rude — good service is the standard |
| France | Round up | Round up | Service included by law; rounding up is a polite gesture |
| UAE / Dubai | 10–15% | Round up | Many restaurants add 10% service charge |
What this means for you: In the US and Canada, tipping is effectively mandatory — servers earn well below minimum wage and depend on tips. In countries with mandatory service charges or fair-wage laws, tipping is a bonus for exceptional service, not an obligation.
How Much to Tip by Service
| Service | UK Guideline | US Guideline |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 10–12.5% (if no service charge) | 15–20% |
| Takeaway / counter service | Not expected | 0–10% |
| Bar / pub | "And one for yourself" | £1–2 / $1–2 per drink |
| Taxi / rideshare | Round up to nearest £1 | 15–20% |
| Hairdresser / barber | 10% or round up | 15–20% |
| Hotel porter | £1–2 per bag | $2–5 per bag |
| Food delivery | £1–2 or 10% | 15–20% |
Quick Tip Maths
The 10% Method
Move the decimal point one place left. For a £47.50 bill: 10% = £4.75. For 20%, double it: £9.50. For 15%, add half of 10% to 10%: £4.75 + £2.38 = £7.13. This works every time.
The Double-Tax Method (US)
In many US states, sales tax is roughly 8–10%. An easy 20% tip is just double the tax line on your receipt. Not exact, but close enough for mental maths at the table.
Splitting Evenly vs Fairly
Splitting evenly is easiest but penalises lighter eaters. Splitting by what each person ordered is fairer but awkward. A middle ground: split evenly and round up. The difference is usually less than the awkwardness.
Service Charge vs Tip
In the UK, a service charge is added by the restaurant and may or may not go to staff. You're legally allowed to ask for it to be removed. A tip you leave directly is entirely at your discretion and usually goes to your server.
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How to use this tool
Enter the bill amount
Select or enter a tip percentage
Choose how many people are splitting
Common uses
- Calculating restaurant tips for dining out
- Splitting the bill fairly between a group of friends
- Working out tips for takeaway, delivery, or taxi services
- Deciding the right tip percentage for different service levels
- Quickly converting between 10%, 15%, 18%, and 20% tips
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