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How much is a 18% tip?
A 18% tip is the standard range for good table service today. Here is what it comes to on common bill sizes, and the calculator for your exact bill and split.
Short answer
A 18% tip is the bill × 0.18: $10.80 on $60, $18.00 on $100, $7.20 on $40. The mental shortcut: take 10% by moving the decimal point one place, then scale. In US terms, 18% is the standard range for good table service today. Enter your bill below for the exact tip, total, and per-person split.
Total with tip
$70.80
- Tip (18%)
- $10.80
- Bill + tip
- $70.80
About the numbers
Percentages beat flat amounts because they scale with the service delivered — but they compound quietly on large bills, which is why the table shows totals too. Whether to tip on the pre-tax subtotal or the after-tax total is the classic debate; the practical answer is that on everyday bills the difference is cents, so use whichever number is in front of you.
18% tip by bill amount
| Bill | 18% tip | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.80 | $11.80 |
| $20.00 | $3.60 | $23.60 |
| $30.00 | $5.40 | $35.40 |
| $40.00 | $7.20 | $47.20 |
| $50.00 | $9.00 | $59.00 |
| $60.00 | $10.80 | $70.80 |
| $75.00 | $13.50 | $88.50 |
| $100.00 | $18.00 | $118.00 |
| $150.00 | $27.00 | $177.00 |
| $200.00 | $36.00 | $236.00 |
Tip = bill × 0.18. Split any of these with the calculator's people field.
Tip amounts by bill and percentage
| Bill | 10% | 12% | 15% | 18% | 20% | 22% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | $2.00 | $2.40 | $3.00 | $3.60 | $4.00 | $4.40 | $5.00 |
| $40.00 | $4.00 | $4.80 | $6.00 | $7.20 | $8.00 | $8.80 | $10.00 |
| $60.00 | $6.00 | $7.20 | $9.00 | $10.80 | $12.00 | $13.20 | $15.00 |
| $80.00 | $8.00 | $9.60 | $12.00 | $14.40 | $16.00 | $17.60 | $20.00 |
| $100.00 | $10.00 | $12.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $22.00 | $25.00 |
| $150.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 | $33.00 | $37.50 |
Tip = bill × percent. US norms: 15% baseline, 18–20% for good table service, 20%+ for exceptional; counter service is discretionary.
How we calculate this
Simple math, plus the conventions people actually argue about:
- Tip. bill × tip percent. The quick mental route: 10% is the decimal moved one place, 20% is double that, 15% is one-and-a-half.
- Total & split. total = bill + tip; each person's share = total ÷ people, computed to the cent so the rounding is visible.
Assumptions
- Percentages here apply to the amount you enter — enter the pre-tax subtotal if you prefer the stricter convention, or the total most people actually use.
- Tipping norms are US restaurant conventions, not rules — other countries (and counter service, delivery apps, and included service charges) differ substantially.
- Even splitting is assumed; itemized splitting is a spreadsheet job by choice.
Last reviewed: July 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a tip?+
Multiply the bill by the tip percentage: a 20% tip on $60 is 60 × 0.20 = $12, making the total $72. The no-phone method: move the decimal one place left for 10% ($6 on $60), then double it for 20%, or add half again for 15%. The calculator does the exact math and splits the total across your table.
How much should I tip at a restaurant?+
US convention for table service: 15% is the traditional baseline, 18–20% is standard for good service today, and 20%+ signals exceptional. Counter service and takeout are discretionary (often 0–10%), delivery typically 10–15% with a minimum for small orders. These are norms, not laws — and in many other countries service is included and tipping is minimal.
Do I tip on the pre-tax amount or the total?+
The traditional rule says pre-tax subtotal; in practice most people tip on the after-tax total because that's the number staring at them. The real difference is small — on a $60 bill with 8% tax, tipping 20% on the total versus the subtotal changes the tip by under a dollar. Pick one convention and don't overthink it; the calculator applies your percentage to whatever amount you enter.
How do we split the bill fairly?+
Add the tip first, then divide the total by the number of people — a $120 dinner at 20% is $144, so $36 each for four. Even splitting is the social default and worth small imbalances in most groups; when one person's share is wildly different, handling their items separately beats itemizing everything. The calculator shows each person's share, tip included, to the cent.
What is a 20% tip on common bills?+
Move the decimal and double: $4 on $20, $8 on $40, $12 on $60, $20 on $100, $30 on $150. Twenty percent has become the standard 'good service' tip in the US precisely because the mental math is instant. The per-percentage pages on this site have the full quick tables for 10% through 25%.
Is my bill information stored anywhere?+
No. The math runs entirely in your browser — the bill amounts and party sizes you enter are never uploaded, stored, or tracked. It's a calculator, not an app: no accounts, no history, nothing to delete.
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