Tip Calculator 20 Percent
The modern US standard for restaurants: 20% of the bill.
The 20 percent standardEnter your details above, then press Calculate to see the tip, total and per-person amount.
Tipping customs vary by country and change over time. These figures are estimates for planning only — always follow the local norm and check whether a service charge is already on the bill.
The contemporary standard
Twenty percent is the contemporary US standard for good full-service dining, especially in cities. It is what many servers expect and what receipt machines pre-fill. For large groups an automatic gratuity in this range is often already added, so check before tipping again. This tool fixes the rate at twenty percent so you can see the amount without typing the percentage.
Twenty percent is the new standard
In the United States today, 20 percent is widely treated as the standard restaurant tip for good service, especially in cities and full-service dining. Many people round up to 20 percent by default. For large groups, an automatic 18 to 20 percent gratuity is often already added, so check the bill before adding more.
This tool sets the rate at 20 percent. Enter the bill and the number of people to see the tip, total and per-person amount at exactly 20 percent.
When to go above 20
Twenty percent covers good service. Truly outstanding service, or a special occasion, might justify a bit more, while weak service might pull you toward 15 or 18 percent. The 15 and 18 percent tools are there if your experience was not at the 20 percent level. Remember that in many other countries 20 percent would be unusually high, because service is often included or not expected.
Worked example
A $100 bill at 20 percent, shared by two.
| Bill | $100.00 |
| Tip at 20% | $20.00 |
| Total | $120.00 |
| Per person | $60.00 |
Twenty percent on $100 is a clean $20.
Frequently asked questions
Is 20 percent the standard tip?
In the US today, 20 percent is the common standard for good full-service restaurant service.
When should I tip more than 20?
For outstanding service or special occasions; weak service might pull you to 15 or 18 percent.
Is 20 percent normal abroad?
No. In many countries service is included or not expected, so 20 percent would be unusually high.
Can I split a 20 percent tip?
Yes, enter the number of people and the per-person amount includes the tip.