How to Calculate a Tip and Split a Bill
Published September 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Working out a tip and dividing a check between a group is simple math, but doing it in your head at a restaurant table is easy to get wrong. This tool calculates the tip and the exact per-person share instantly.
Try Tip CalculatorSteps
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Open the Tip Calculator tool
Go to the tip calculator.
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Enter the bill amount
Type the total before tip.
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Set the tip percentage
Choose how much you want to tip.
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Set the number of people
Enter how many ways to split the total.
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Read the results
See the tip amount, the new total, and the exact amount each person owes.
Frequently asked questions
It divides the full total — bill plus tip — evenly among the number of people you specify, giving each person's complete share.
Yes — leave the split count at one person to see just the bill total and tip amount without dividing it further.
The default starting point is a common reference percentage, but you can set any percentage that matches local custom or your own preference.
Because the math happens instantly, this avoids the awkward moment of everyone trying to split a check in their heads at the table.