What is a Tip Calculator?
A tip calculator is a tool that helps you quickly figure out how much gratuity to leave for service workers. Instead of doing mental math at the end of a meal, you enter your bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and instantly see the tip amount and total.
Whether you're dining out, getting a haircut, or ordering delivery, knowing how much to tip can be awkward. Our calculator takes the guesswork out—just enter your bill, select a percentage (or enter a custom amount), and let the math happen automatically.
Restaurant Dining
Calculate 15-20% tips for sit-down meals in seconds
Split Bills Evenly
Divide the total (including tip) among your group fairly
Custom Percentages
Use preset buttons or enter any tip percentage you want
Works Anywhere
Restaurants, delivery, salons, taxis—any tipping situation
Common tipping situations where this calculator helps:
- Restaurants — 15-20% is standard in the US for table service
- Food delivery — $3-5 minimum or 15-20% of your order
- Hair salons — 15-20% for your stylist, plus $2-5 for assistants
- Taxi & rideshare — 10-20% or round up to the nearest dollar
- Bars — $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab
Tipping Guide by Service Type
Not sure how much to tip? Here's a quick reference guide for common services in the United States. Remember, these are guidelines— adjust based on service quality.
| Service | Standard Tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant (sit-down) | 15-20% | 20% is the new norm in many cities |
| Buffet | 10% | Less service, but staff still clears plates |
| Food delivery | 15-20% | $3-5 minimum; more for bad weather |
| Bartender | $1-2/drink or 15-20% | $2 for complex cocktails |
| Hair stylist | 15-20% | Plus $2-5 for assistants who wash hair |
| Taxi/Uber/Lyft | 15-20% | Round up for short rides |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2-5/night | Leave daily; different staff each day |
| Valet parking | $2-5 | When they bring your car back |
| Spa/massage | 15-20% | Often included; check first |
| Movers | $20-50/person | More for difficult moves (stairs, long distance) |
Quick Mental Math Tip
To calculate 20% quickly: move the decimal point one place left (that's 10%), then double it. For a $45 bill: $4.50 × 2 = $9 tip. For 15%, just add half of 10% to itself: $4.50 + $2.25 = $6.75.