Belgium
Tip calculator
Settling the bill at a restaurant is faster with the numbers in front of you. Enter the bill, pick a tip percentage, and if you are sharing, say how many people are at the table. Back come the tip amount, the new total, and the share each person owes. It saves the awkward mental arithmetic at the end of a meal, helps a group divide a tab evenly, and lets you test a couple of tip levels before deciding. Round figures keep the splitting clean.
How it works
- Enter the bill total before any tip is added.
- Choose the tip percentage. Somewhere between 10 and 20 percent is typical in places where tipping is customary.
- If you are splitting, set the number of people and the per-head amount appears.
- The tip is the bill multiplied by the percentage; the total is the bill plus that tip; the share is the total divided by the headcount.
tip = bill x rate; total = bill + tip; per head = total / people
The tip is the bill multiplied by your chosen percentage written as a decimal, so 15 percent is 0.15. Adding the tip to the bill gives the grand total. If a group is sharing, that total is divided by the number of people to give each person an equal amount. Changing the percentage moves all three figures at once.
- bill
- the amount before any tip is added
- rate
- tip percentage as a decimal, e.g. 0.15
- people
- how many ways the total is split
Tipping norms by setting
| Sit-down restaurant, UK | 10 to 15% | where no service charge is shown |
| Restaurant, United States | 18 to 20% | generally expected on the pre-tax bill |
| Cafe or counter service | 0 to 10% | often just rounding up |
| Taxi or private hire | ≈ 10% | commonly rounded to a tidy fare |
Worked example
A 60 bill, a 15 percent tip, two people sharing: the tip works out at 9, making the total 69, so each person pays 34.50. Bump the tip to 20 percent and the total rises to 72, or 36 each.
Key facts
- A service charge already printed on the bill is a tip in all but name, so adding more on top is doubling up.
- In much of Europe staff are paid a full wage and tipping is a small courtesy, unlike the United States where tips form most of the income.
- Splitting a total rarely lands on round money, which is why nudging the percentage is the easiest way to a clean per-head figure.
- A percentage tip rises automatically with the bill, so a larger table already leaves a larger cash tip at the same rate.
Tips
- To reach a round total, raise the percentage a notch rather than fiddling with pennies; a 69 bill at 15 percent rounds neatly to 70.
- Tipping on the pre-tax amount is normal in the United States, so enter the bill before tax if you want to mirror that.
- For a big group, agree the rate before the bill arrives so nobody is surprised by their share.
- If one person pays the whole bill on a card, use the per-head figure to collect the rest back in cash.
Tip and total on a 60 bill
| Tip rate | Tip | Total | Each of 2 | Each of 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 6.00 | 66.00 | 33.00 | 16.50 |
| 15% | 9.00 | 69.00 | 34.50 | 17.25 |
| 18% | 10.80 | 70.80 | 35.40 | 17.70 |
| 20% | 12.00 | 72.00 | 36.00 | 18.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Tip on the price before or after tax?+
There is no fixed rule; it comes down to you and local custom. Enter whichever figure you want the percentage applied to, and the maths follows.
Is a tip expected everywhere?+
No. Customs differ widely. In much of Europe a service charge may already appear on the bill, whereas in the United States a tip is generally expected on top. Set the percentage to suit where you are.
How do I round to a tidy total?+
Nudge the tip percentage up or down until the total reaches a round number. A slightly higher tip that gives an even split is often the easiest way to settle.
Should I tip on a discounted or comped bill?+
Many people tip on the original, pre-discount value of the meal, since the staff did the same work. Enter that amount if you want to reflect it.
Last updated: 2026
This is an estimate for general guidance, not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Figures can change and individual circumstances vary. Always confirm with the official sources listed before making decisions.
Reviewed by Vikas Dulgunde.