Restaurant Tip Calculator: quick guide
Restaurant tipping is one of the most common uses for a tip calculator, especially when splitting checks or comparing 15%, 18%, and 20% tips.
Example: For an $85.00 restaurant bill with a 20% tip, the tip is $17.00 and the total is $102.00.
The calculator runs in your browser and does not require a login. Change the bill total, tip percentage, or number of people to calculate a custom tip and split amount instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal restaurant tip?
In the U.S. and Canada, 15–20% is common, with 20% often used for great service.
Should I tip before or after tax?
Many people tip on the post-tax total for simplicity, though some prefer pre-tax. The main tip calculator supports both.
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Need more options? Use the full UtilitySuite Tip Calculator for pre-tax tipping, rounding, quick comparisons, and tipping customs around the world.