Tip Calculator
Work out a tip on a restaurant bill anywhere in Europe and split the total — at 5%, 10%, or any rate that fits the local custom.
Splitting €66.00 between 2 people.
Results update as you type.
Formula
One line of arithmetic:
tip = bill × (percent / 100),
then total = bill + tip. The
per-person figures divide each by the number of people sharing the bill —
an even split. The preset buttons reflect the typical service-charge rates
for the region, but the field accepts any rate you type.
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Frequently asked questions
Is tipping expected in Europe?▾
Tipping customs vary widely across Europe and are typically far lower than in the US. In Germany and Austria, rounding up to the nearest convenient amount or adding 5–10% is common, often paid in cash and announced when the server takes payment. France usually has a 'service compris' line meaning service is already included by law (15% is built into prices) — a small tip on top is appreciated but not required. Italy often has a small 'coperto' (cover charge) per person; tipping on top is uncommon. Spain, Netherlands, Belgium follow similar light-tipping conventions.
What does 'service compris' mean on a French bill?▾
It means the service charge is already included in the prices — a 15% service share that goes to staff has been baked in by law since 1987. You're not obliged to tip extra. A small additional tip ('pourboire') of €1–2 per person, or rounding the bill up, is a polite gesture for good service, particularly in nicer restaurants. It's never an obligation.
How much should I tip in a German or Austrian restaurant?▾
Round up to a convenient figure or add 5–10%. The standard practice is to state the total you want to pay (including tip) when the server takes payment — say 'Stimmt so' (keep the change) for the round-up, or '€55, bitte' if you want to give back €5 on a €50 bill. Tipping at the cash desk after, or leaving cash on the table, is less common than in the US.
What is the 'coperto' on an Italian bill?▾
A per-person cover charge, typically €1–3, that covers bread, table linens, and basic service. It's a flat fee per diner, not a percentage. Italy doesn't have a strong tipping culture on top of this — rounding up is fine, and 5–10% is generous in nicer restaurants. The 'servizio' line, if present, is similar to the French service compris and means the tip is already included.
How do we split a bill fairly across the table?▾
Even-split (this calculator's default) is the simplest approach and the social norm in most of Europe. For uneven shares, each person can pay for what they ordered — many EU restaurants are happy to split a bill onto separate cards. The tip percentage you've decided on applies to each share the same way it does to the whole bill.