United States Tip

Work out the tip on a bill in the United States and the total per person when splitting.

About United States Tip

The tip is the bill multiplied by the percentage you choose; the total adds the tip and the per-person share splits the total evenly. In the US a 15–20% tip is customary for table service.

Formula

Tip

Tip = bill × tip %

Worked example

With the default values below, United States Tip returns Tip of $12.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Bill amountminimum 0: 80
Tip percentageaccepts 0–50: 15
People splittingaccepts 1–50: 1

Results

Tip: $12.00
Total Bill: $92.00
Per Person: $92.00

Step by step

1Values used
2Tip
3Tip= 12.00
4Total Bill= 92.00
5Per Person= 92.00

Assumptions and limits

The result is derived only from the 3 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
Guidance only — tipping norms vary.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Guidance only — tipping norms vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tip percentage should I use?

Everywhere else except the US it depends on local norms; US table service typically runs 15–20%.

How accurate is this estimate?

Rates are approximate reference values. Local rates, exemptions and rules can differ, so treat the output as a planning figure only.

United States specifics

Currency: $ USDUS Dollar
Region: North America
Country code: US
Amounts look like: $1,234,567.89
Dates look like: Mar 9, 2026
Units: imperialWeek starts Sunday

In United States, imperial units are in everyday use.

Results on this page are expressed in USD (US Dollar). Figures are estimates for general planning — confirm current rates and thresholds with the relevant United States authority before relying on them.

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