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Tip Calculator

Enter the bill, tip percentage and how many people are splitting it.

Short answer

UK restaurants typically add 12.5% as an optional service charge — always check whether it's already included before adding a tip. 10% is polite, 15%+ generous.

Bill

Bill total

Tip %

How many people?

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Calculation method, coverage and version

Inputs used: Bill total, Tip %, How many people?.
Calculation approach: The calculator applies the rules and assumptions described in “How it works” to the values you enter. Rounding can cause small differences from an official or provider calculation.
Coverage: Utility. UK nations, tax treatment, local rules and provider criteria can differ; check the official sources shown below before acting.
Content version: No page-specific review date is currently published. Treat the result as indicative and verify current rules independently.

Not included unless explicitly requested: personal circumstances not entered, provider discretion, future rule changes, professional fees and case-specific exceptions. Read the full calculator methodology.

How it works

Tip = bill × (tip% ÷ 100). Total = bill + tip. Per person = total ÷ number of people.

Worked example

£60 bill, 12.5% tip, 4 people → tip £7.50, total £67.50, £16.88 each.

Who should use this

•Splitting restaurant bills with friends
•Working out a fair taxi tip

Common mistakes

×Tipping on top of an already-included service charge
×Tipping on the post-VAT amount when the bill shows pre-VAT

Frequently asked questions

Should I tip in the UK?▾

Tipping isn't mandatory. 10–12.5% in restaurants is common; rounding up is normal for taxis.

What if the menu says 'discretionary service charge'?▾

You can ask for it to be removed. It's optional.

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