18% tip calculator
An 18% tip is the bill × 0.18. On $50 that's $9.00 (total $59.00); on $100 it's $18.00 (total $118.00).
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18% tip chart
| Bill | 18% tip | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $1.80 | $11.80 |
| $20 | $3.60 | $23.60 |
| $25 | $4.50 | $29.50 |
| $30 | $5.40 | $35.40 |
| $40 | $7.20 | $47.20 |
| $50 | $9.00 | $59.00 |
| $60 | $10.80 | $70.80 |
| $75 | $13.50 | $88.50 |
| $80 | $14.40 | $94.40 |
| $100 | $18.00 | $118.00 |
| $120 | $21.60 | $141.60 |
| $150 | $27.00 | $177.00 |
| $200 | $36.00 | $236.00 |
| $250 | $45.00 | $295.00 |
| $300 | $54.00 | $354.00 |
The shortcut in your head
Take 20% (10% doubled), then subtract a fifth of the 10%. On a $64 bill: 10% is $6.40, so 18% comes to $11.52. The mental math guide walks through it step by step.
When is 18% the right tip?
18% is a solid standard tip in the US and a common automatic gratuity on large-party bills. The tipping guide by service lists what's usual for drivers, salons, movers and more.
Questions people ask
How do you calculate an 18% tip?
Multiply the pre-tax bill by 0.18. In your head: Take 20% (10% doubled), then subtract a fifth of the 10%. Example: on $40, an 18% tip is $7.20.
How much is an 18% tip on a $61 bill?
$10.98, for a total of $71.98 before tax.
How much is an 18% tip on a $350 bill?
$63.00, for a total of $413.00 before tax.
How much is an 18% tip on an $85 bill?
$15.30, for a total of $100.30 before tax.
Is 18% a good tip?
18% is a solid standard tip in the US and a common automatic gratuity on large-party bills.
Should the 18% be on the total with tax?
Etiquette guides such as the Emily Post Institute suggest tipping on the pre-tax amount. Tipping on the total with tax is not wrong; it just comes to slightly more than the percentage you chose.