🍽️ Tip Calculator
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Tipping guide by country
15–20%
🇺🇸 United States
Standard at restaurants. 20%+ for excellent service.
10–15%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Common at restaurants. Check if service charge is included.
10%
🇦🇺 Australia
Optional. Not expected but appreciated for good service.
0–5%
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Not customary. Round up or tip for exceptional service.
15–20%
🇨🇦 Canada
Expected at sit-down restaurants. Similar to US culture.
0%
🇯🇵 Japan
Tipping is not customary and can be considered rude.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant? ▼
In the US and Canada, 15–20% is standard. In the UK, 10–12.5% is common. In Australia and New Zealand, tipping is not expected but appreciated.
Do I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount? ▼
Most people tip on the pre-tax subtotal, though tipping on the total is also common and generous. Our calculator uses the amount you enter, so enter your pre-tax total if you prefer.
How do I split the bill unevenly? ▼
Our calculator splits evenly. For uneven splits, calculate each person's share separately using the bill amount for their portion.