Tip Calculator
Calculate tips and split bills in seconds
How to Calculate Manually
- 1Take your total bill amount before tax (or after, depending on preference).
- 2Decide on a tip percentage (15% for adequate service, 18-20% for good service, 25%+ for exceptional).
- 3Multiply the bill by the tip percentage as a decimal.
- 4Add the tip to the original bill for the total.
- 5If splitting, divide the total by the number of people.
Tip
$15.30
Total
$100.30
Per Person
$50.15
The Formula
Quick tip reference
Fast lookups for common bill amounts and percentages.
| Bill | 15% | 18% | 20% | 22% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $3.00 | $3.60 | $4.00 | $4.40 | $5.00 |
| $30 | $4.50 | $5.40 | $6.00 | $6.60 | $7.50 |
| $40 | $6.00 | $7.20 | $8.00 | $8.80 | $10.00 |
| $50 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $10.00 | $11.00 | $12.50 |
| $60 | $9.00 | $10.80 | $12.00 | $13.20 | $15.00 |
| $75 | $11.25 | $13.50 | $15.00 | $16.50 | $18.75 |
| $100 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $22.00 | $25.00 |
| $125 | $18.75 | $22.50 | $25.00 | $27.50 | $31.25 |
| $150 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 | $33.00 | $37.50 |
| $200 | $30.00 | $36.00 | $40.00 | $44.00 | $50.00 |
20% is bolded as the current US standard for good service at sit-down restaurants.
Restaurant Tipping Expectations by Country
MOST SEARCHED COUNTRIES
United States
Expected tip: 15-20% (20% is now standard in most cities)
Culture: Tipping is mandatory/expected; servers rely on tips for income
United Kingdom
Expected tip: 10-12.5% if service charge not included
Culture: Tipping appreciated but not mandatory
Canada
Expected tip: 15-20%
Culture: Very similar to US; tipping expected
France
Expected tip: 5-10% or round up
Culture: Service charge (15%) included by law in bill
Japan
Expected tip: 0% - no tipping
Culture: Tipping considered rude/insulting
Australia
Expected tip: 0-10%, not required
Culture: Tipping not expected; high minimum wage
NORTH AMERICA
United States
Expected tip: 15-20% (20% is now standard in most cities)
Culture: Tipping is mandatory/expected; servers rely on tips for income
Minimum wage: Servers can be paid as low as $2.13/hour + tips
When to tip: Always, unless service is truly terrible
Notes: 18% for groups of 6+; 20-25% in major cities like NYC, SF
Canada
Expected tip: 15-20%
Culture: Very similar to US; tipping expected
Notes: Some provinces have lower server minimum wages than others
Mexico
Expected tip: 10-15%
Culture: Tipping expected in tourist areas, less expected in local spots
Notes: Check for "propina" (service charge) already added
Cash preferred: Many servers don't get credit card tips
EUROPE
United Kingdom
Expected tip: 10-12.5% if service charge not included
Culture: Tipping appreciated but not mandatory
Service charge: Often 12.5% added automatically; check bill
Notes: If service charge included, additional tip not expected
Pubs: No tipping for drinks ordered at bar
Ireland
Expected tip: 10-15%
Culture: Similar to UK; tipping appreciated for good service
Service charge: Sometimes included
Pubs: No tipping at bars
France
Expected tip: 5-10% or round up
Culture: Service charge (15%) included by law in bill
"Service compris": Service included - no tip required
Optional: Leave small change (€1-5) for excellent service
Notes: Tipping not expected, but appreciated for exceptional service
Germany
Expected tip: 5-10% or round up to nearest euro
Culture: Tipping customary but modest
Method: Round up when paying ("stimmt so" = keep the change)
Example: €47 bill → pay €50
Italy
Expected tip: Round up or 5-10%
Culture: "Coperto" (cover charge) often included
Notes: Tipping not expected, but small amounts appreciated
Check for: "Servizio" (service charge) already on bill
Spain
Expected tip: 5-10% or round up
Culture: Tipping not expected but appreciated
Small amounts: Leave coins (€1-2) for casual meals
Fine dining: 10% for exceptional service
Portugal
Expected tip: 5-10%
Culture: Similar to Spain; small tips appreciated
Rounding up: Common practice
Greece
Expected tip: 5-10%
Culture: Service charge sometimes included
Notes: Small tips appreciated; leave cash on table
Netherlands
Expected tip: 5-10% or round up
Culture: Service charge included, tipping optional
Common practice: Round up to nearest €5 or €10
Belgium
Expected tip: Service included, small tip optional
Culture: Round up or leave €1-2
Notes: 10% for exceptional service
Switzerland
Expected tip: Service charge included by law (15%)
Culture: Tipping not expected but can round up
Notes: Most expensive to dine, service already included
Austria
Expected tip: 5-10%
Culture: Similar to Germany; round up practice
Cafes: Small change (€0.50-1) acceptable
Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland)
Expected tip: Not expected; service included
Culture: Tipping rare; high service wages
Optional: 5-10% for exceptional service only
Notes: Among highest-paid servers in world
Poland
Expected tip: 10%
Culture: Increasingly expected in cities
Notes: Round up in casual places
Czech Republic
Expected tip: 10%
Culture: Round up or 10% in tourist areas
Method: Tell server total including tip when paying
Hungary
Expected tip: 10-15%
Culture: Expected in Budapest, less so elsewhere
Notes: Sometimes included as "service fee"
Russia
Expected tip: 10%
Culture: Expected in major cities, less in rural areas
Notes: Cash preferred
ASIA
Japan
Expected tip: 0% - NO TIPPING
Culture: Tipping considered rude/insulting
Why: Excellent service is expected standard, not extra
Notes: May offend or confuse staff; they may chase you to return money
Exception: Some high-end hotels with Western tourists accept tips
China
Expected tip: 0% - No tipping
Culture: Not customary; considered unusual
Exception: Western hotels/restaurants in major cities may accept
Hong Kong: 10% service charge often included; small tip okay
South Korea
Expected tip: 0% - No tipping
Culture: Not expected; excellent service is standard
Notes: May be refused or cause confusion
Singapore
Expected tip: 0% - Service charge included
Culture: 10% service charge added to most bills
Notes: Additional tipping not expected
Thailand
Expected tip: Not required, but appreciated
Culture: 20-50 baht for casual; 10% for fine dining
Notes: Increasingly expected in tourist areas
Small change: Leave coins; keep bills
Vietnam
Expected tip: Not expected, but appreciated
Culture: 5-10% in tourist areas
Local restaurants: No tip expected
Notes: Increasingly common in cities
Indonesia (Bali)
Expected tip: 5-10% in tourist areas
Culture: Service charge often included (21% tax + service)
Notes: Small additional tip appreciated
Malaysia
Expected tip: 0% - Service charge usually included
Culture: 10% service charge standard
Notes: Small tips for exceptional service okay
Philippines
Expected tip: Service charge included, small tip optional
Culture: 10% service charge standard
Additional: 5-10% for good service appreciated
India
Expected tip: 10%
Culture: Increasingly expected in cities
Luxury hotels: 10-15%
Local restaurants: Round up or small amount
Notes: Cash tips go directly to server
United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Expected tip: 10-15%
Culture: Service charge often included
Notes: Additional tip for good service appreciated
Israel
Expected tip: 10-15%
Culture: Expected in restaurants
Cafes: Small tip or round up
OCEANIA
Australia
Expected tip: 0-10%, not required
Culture: Tipping not expected; high minimum wage
Optional: 10% for exceptional service
Notes: Servers earn ~$20-25/hour minimum
New Zealand
Expected tip: Not expected
Culture: Similar to Australia; tipping rare
Optional: 10% for exceptional service only
Notes: Service industry has fair wages
LATIN AMERICA
Brazil
Expected tip: 10% (often included as "taxa de serviço")
Culture: 10% service charge usually added automatically
Notes: Check bill; if included, no additional tip needed
Argentina
Expected tip: 10%
Culture: Expected in restaurants
Notes: Cash preferred; credit card tips often don't reach servers
Chile
Expected tip: 10%
Culture: Expected; sometimes included
Notes: Check for "propina sugerida"
Peru
Expected tip: 10%
Culture: Often included as "servicio"
Additional: Small tip (5%) if excellent service
Colombia
Expected tip: 10%
Culture: Sometimes included; check bill
Voluntary: Legally voluntary but socially expected
Costa Rica
Expected tip: 10% service charge included by law
Culture: Additional tip not required but appreciated
Notes: "Servicio incluido" on bill
MIDDLE EAST
Saudi Arabia
Expected tip: 10-15%
Culture: Not required but appreciated
Notes: Service charge sometimes included
Egypt
Expected tip: 10-15%
Culture: Expected; wages are low
Notes: Small bills for everyone (guides, servers, etc.)
Turkey
Expected tip: 5-10%
Culture: Appreciated but not always expected
Tourist areas: More expected
Jordan
Expected tip: 10%
Culture: Expected in restaurants
Notes: Service charge sometimes included
AFRICA
South Africa
Expected tip: 10-15%
Culture: Expected; wages are low
Notes: Tipping culture similar to US
Kenya
Expected tip: 10%
Culture: Expected in tourist restaurants
Notes: Check for service charge
Morocco
Expected tip: 10%
Culture: Expected; wages very low
Notes: Small denominations useful
Egypt
Expected tip: 10-15%
Culture: Expected everywhere
Baksheesh: Tipping culture for all services
COUNTRIES WHERE TIPPING IS CONSIDERED RUDE
- Japan - Can be insulting; implies poor pay
- South Korea - May cause confusion or offense
- China (mainland) - Historically considered rude, changing in cities
- French Polynesia - Tipping discouraged
- Antarctica - Tipping prohibited at research stations
SERVICE CHARGE vs. TIP
Countries with Mandatory Service Charge:
- France: 15% by law ("service compris")
- Switzerland: 15% by law
- Singapore: 10% standard
- Costa Rica: 10% by law
- Brazil: 10% standard ("taxa de serviço")
- Many EU countries: 10-15% often included
What This Means:
Service charge = goes to restaurant, distributed to staff
Tip = goes directly to your server
If service charge included, additional tip is optional (but appreciated for great service)
GENERAL GUIDELINES BY REGION
TIPPING EXPECTED (15-20%):
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico (tourist areas)
- Egypt
- South Africa
MODERATE TIPPING (5-15%):
- Most of Europe (except Scandinavia)
- Middle East
- Latin America
- India
- Southeast Asia (tourist areas)
MINIMAL/NO TIPPING:
- Japan
- South Korea
- China
- Singapore
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland)
- Most of Northern Europe
SERVICE CHARGE INCLUDED:
- France
- Switzerland
- Singapore
- Costa Rica
- Brazil
- Many EU countries
Tipping Data Sources
US Bureau of Labor Statistics (server wages) - https://www.bls.gov/
(Navigate to: Occupational Outlook Handbook → search "Waiters and Waitresses")
Trip Advisor tipping guides - https://www.tripadvisor.com/
(Search in forums: "tipping in [country name]" for community discussions)
Lonely Planet country guides - https://www.lonelyplanet.com/
(Navigate to any country → look for "Money & Costs" or "Practicalities" sections)
Local labor laws (International database) - https://www.ilo.org/
(International Labour Organization main site - navigate to "Standards and Labour Law")
Cultural etiquette guides - https://theculturetrip.com/
(Search: "tipping in [country]")
Expat forums and travel blogs - https://www.expat.com/
(Navigate to Forums → select country)
Ministry of Tourism websites (example - varies by country) - https://www.japan.travel/en/
(Japan National Tourism Organization - each country has its own official tourism site)
FAQ
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?
Either is socially acceptable - the difference is small. On a $80 bill with 8% tax, the pre-tax amount is $80 and the post-tax is $86.40. A 20% tip is $16.00 vs. $17.28 - a $1.28 difference. Most people tip on the post-tax total because it's the number on the bill. Tipping on pre-tax is not considered cheap.
What if a service charge is already included?
Check the bill carefully before adding a tip. Many restaurants add an automatic gratuity of 18-20% for large parties (typically 6+ people) or as standard practice. Adding another tip on top creates a double tip. The service charge line is usually labeled "auto-gratuity," "service charge," or "gratuity included." If you had exceptional service, a small additional amount is appreciated but not expected.
Should I tip on alcohol?
Standard practice is to tip on the full bill including drinks. Bartenders and servers handle drink orders as part of their service. In practice, most people tip 20% on the food and drinks combined without breaking it out separately.
How do I split the bill unevenly?
The calculator splits evenly by default. For uneven splits, the simplest approach: each person calculates their own subtotal, agrees on a tip percentage, and applies it individually. Alternatively, calculate the total bill with tip, then divide proportionally by what each person ordered. Most group dining apps (Venmo, Splitwise) handle this automatically.
How much should I tip for delivery?
$3-5 for standard delivery orders under $30, or 10-15% on larger orders. For difficult conditions (bad weather, long distance, stairs), 20% is appropriate. Delivery apps show a suggested tip at checkout - the lowest option is usually $2-3, which is below what most drivers consider fair for their time and fuel costs.
What about counter service, coffee shops, and fast casual?
No tipping obligation exists at counter service or fast casual restaurants. If a tip screen appears at checkout, there's no social expectation to tip - this is a design choice by the payment processor, not a service norm. For coffee shops where baristas know your order or provide table service, $1-2 per visit or 10-15% is appreciated but not required.
What is the standard tip in the US in 2026?
20% has become the baseline for good service at sit-down restaurants, up from 15% a decade ago. 18% is acceptable for adequate service; 15% signals disappointment. For exceptional service, 22-25% is common. The shift toward 20% as the new standard reflects both inflation and the growing awareness that servers in most US states earn a lower tipped minimum wage ($2.13/hour federally).
Do I have to tip if the service was bad?
You're never legally required to tip. However, poor service is worth distinguishing from a bad experience caused by kitchen delays or circumstances outside the server's control. If service was genuinely poor - inattentive, rude, or incorrect - 10-15% communicates dissatisfaction while acknowledging the server's effort. Speaking to a manager about a problem is more effective feedback than withholding a tip, which the server may not connect to the specific issue.
What countries don't have a tipping culture?
Japan, South Korea, China, and much of Southeast Asia have no tipping tradition - leaving money on the table can be considered rude or confusing in Japan specifically. Most of Europe has a modest tipping culture (rounding up or 5-10% for good service) rather than the 20% US standard. The country guide below covers over 40 countries with specific local norms and context.
Is it rude not to tip at a restaurant outside the US?
In most countries outside North America, no. Tipping in Europe, Asia, and Latin America is appreciated but not expected at the US level. Many countries include a service charge by law. Where tipping is optional, rounding up or leaving small change is the norm - not calculating 20% of the bill. Check the country guide below before traveling to avoid either under-tipping where it matters or over-tipping where it's awkward.
Why do tip suggestions on payment terminals start at 18% now?
The suggested tip defaults on point-of-sale systems (Square, Toast, Clover) are set by the business, not standardized. Many have shifted the default range upward in recent years - often showing 18%, 20%, and 22% or 20%, 25%, and 30% as the three buttons. The "no tip" or custom amount option is always available, usually as a smaller text link below the prominent buttons. The button design is intentional - defaulting to a higher percentage increases average tip amounts.
Things Worth Knowing
- •The American Exception: The United States is one of the only countries where 15-20% tipping is standard. In Japan, tipping is considered rude; in Australia servers earn $20-25/hour with no tips expected; and most European countries include service charges in the bill.
- •The Tipped Minimum Wage Scandal: In 43 U.S. states, tipped workers can legally be paid as little as $2.13/hour (the federal tipped minimum, unchanged since 1991) as long as tips bring them to regular minimum wage. Customers effectively subsidize employers' payroll.
- •The Inflation Creep: Standard tipping has increased from 10-15% in the 1980s to 15-20% today to 18-25% suggested on many modern POS systems and apps. A meal's tip cost has doubled in 40 years even before inflation.
- •The Pre-Tax vs Post-Tax Debate: Proper etiquette says tip on the pre-tax amount, but many digital payment systems calculate on the post-tax total. On a $100 meal with 8% tax, that's a 20% tip of $20 vs. $21.60.
- •The Digital Tip Pressure: Studies show people tip 10-15% more when presented with suggested tip percentages on tablets/screens vs. calculating themselves. The "lowest" suggested option has crept from 15% to 18-20%.