Tip Calculator
Calculate tip amount and total bill. Split between any number of people. Choose custom tip percentage or enter tip directly. Supports UK, US and any currency.
How to use
UK vs US tipping
In the UK: 10–15% is standard for good service, 20% for excellent. Many bills include a discretionary service charge — check before adding extra. In the US: 15–20% is standard; 18–20% for sit-down restaurants. In most of Europe tipping is optional and smaller (5–10%).
The word 'tip' has uncertain origins. One popular (but unverified) story claims it stands for 'To Insure Promptness' — money given before service to encourage attentiveness. Historians largely dismiss this as folk etymology.
Frequently asked questions
How much should you tip at a UK restaurant?
UK tipping norms are less fixed than in the US. Ten to 15% is standard for good service at a sit-down restaurant; 15–20% for exceptional service. Many UK restaurants add a 'discretionary service charge' of 12.5% automatically — you're entitled to ask for it removed if service wasn't good. You're never legally required to tip.
How much should you tip in the US?
US tipping culture is stronger than the UK's. 15% is considered minimal, 18–20% is standard for good service, and 20–25% for excellent service. Tipping below 15% is considered rude unless service was genuinely poor. Many US hospitality workers depend on tips as a significant portion of their income.
Do I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?
Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is technically the 'correct' approach since you're rewarding service, not paying tax twice. In practice, most people tip on the total amount shown — the difference on a typical restaurant bill is usually just a pound or two either way.