Splitting a dinner bill for two? Use our free tip for two calculator to instantly figure out how much to tip and what each person owes. Choose your tip percentage, enter the bill amount, and get a clean split — including any extra drinks or appetizers you want to add separately.
Tip for Two
How Much Should You Tip at a Restaurant?
In the United States, standard restaurant tipping etiquette in 2025 is 18–20% for good service, 15% for adequate service, and 22–25%+ for exceptional service. For a quick mental calculation, find 10% of the bill (move the decimal one place left), then add half of that for 15%, or double it for 20%.
Example: $80 Dinner for Two
- Bill: $80.00
- 15% tip: $12.00 → Total $92.00 → Each person pays $46.00
- 20% tip: $16.00 → Total $96.00 → Each person pays $48.00
- 25% tip: $20.00 → Total $100.00 → Each person pays $50.00
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good tip for two people at a restaurant?
For a sit-down restaurant in the US, 18–20% is the standard. On a $60 bill, that means a $10.80–$12 tip, with each person paying $35.40–$36. If the service was exceptional, 22–25% is appreciated.
Do you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?
Either is acceptable in the US, though tipping on the pre-tax amount is technically more common. The difference is small — on a $50 meal with 8% tax, tipping on $50 vs. $54 is only a $0.80 difference on a 20% tip.
Is it rude to not tip at a restaurant?
In the US, restaurant servers typically earn below minimum wage ($2.13/hr federal tipped minimum) and rely on tips for most of their income. Not tipping at a full-service restaurant is generally considered very poor etiquette unless service was genuinely bad.
How do you split the bill unevenly?
If each person ordered different amounts, calculate the tip as a percentage of the whole bill first, then divide it equally. Alternatively, each person can add a proportional tip based on what they ordered. Use our main Tip Calculator for more complex splits.
Should you tip on alcohol?
Yes, if the server or bartender served your drinks. For bar service, $1–$2 per drink is a common alternative approach, though tipping on the full bill percentage is also fine. At a restaurant, it’s standard to include alcohol in the total you tip on.