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Tip Calculator

Work out how much to tip and split the total between your group.

Input

£
%
1 people

Result

Total with tip
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Tip amount—
Per person—
Tip per person—

Frequently Asked Questions

10–12.5% is standard in UK restaurants. Many venues add a 12.5% discretionary service charge automatically — check your bill before adding extra. You're not obliged to pay if service was poor.
15–20% is typical for good service in US restaurants. 20% is now the common standard in many cities. For takeaway or counter service, 10–15% is typical.
Use the + / − buttons to set the number of people. The calculator automatically divides both the tip and the total between your group.

Tipping Etiquette: UK vs US

Tipping customs vary dramatically between countries, which can cause confusion when dining out or travelling.

In the UK, 10–12.5% is standard for good service in restaurants. Many UK restaurants add a discretionary service charge of 12.5% to the bill automatically — check before adding a tip on top. You're not legally obliged to pay the service charge if the service was poor. Tipping in pubs, for takeaway, or for counter service is not expected.

In the US, 15–20% is expected in sit-down restaurants. 20% has become the de facto standard in many cities. Servers in the US often earn below minimum wage and rely on tips as a core part of their income, which is why tipping expectations are higher.

Worked Example

A dinner bill of £85.50 with 12.5% tip for 3 people:

Tip: £85.50 × 0.125 = £10.69. Total: £96.19. Per person: £32.06.

When Not to Tip

In the UK, tipping is not expected at fast food restaurants, self-service cafés, pubs (though you can offer "and one for yourself"), or shops. In hotels, a pound or two per night for housekeeping is appreciated but not required.

Related Calculators

For splitting costs based on income rather than equally, try the bill splitter. Use the percentage calculator to work out any custom percentage.

KwikSum's tip calculator works out the tip amount for any bill and any percentage, then splits the total between however many people are in your group. Preset buttons for 10%, 12.5%, 15% and 20% or enter any custom amount.