How much should you tip at a restaurant?

In the UK and Ireland, 10–15% is considered a standard restaurant tip for good service. 20% is reserved for exceptional service. In continental Europe, rounding up or leaving 5–10% is common. In the US, 15–20% is the baseline expectation.

How do you calculate a tip?

Multiply your bill amount by the tip percentage divided by 100. For example, a 15% tip on a €60 bill is €60 × 0.15 = €9.00. Add this to the bill total to get €69.00.

Should you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

In Europe, prices are shown inclusive of VAT, so you tip on the total displayed amount. In the US it is customary to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, although tipping on the full total is also common.

How do you split a bill with a tip included?

Add the tip amount to the original bill to get the total, then divide by the number of people. Our tip calculator does this automatically — enter the bill, select a tip percentage and the number of diners to get each person's share instantly.

🍽️ Drikkepenge Lommeregner

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Regningsbeløb (€)

Number of People

Service Quality / Drikkepenge %

ℹ️ For reference only. Drikkepenge er frivillige i de fleste lande. Tjek din regning — nogle restauranter inkluderer allerede et servicegebyr.

About the Drikkepenge Lommeregner

Tip Calculator er gratis at bruge og alle beregninger kører udelukkende i din browser. Uanset om du er på en restaurant, et hotel, en salon eller i en taxa, fortæller dette værktøj dig øjeblikkeligt, hvor meget du skal give i drikkepenge, din samlede regning inklusiv drikkepenge og — hvis du deler regningen — præcis, hvad hver person skylder.

How to Beregn a Drikkepenge

The calculation is straightforward:

Tip Amount = Bill × (Drikkepenge % ÷ 100)
Total Bill = Bill + Drikkepenge Amount
Per Person = Samlet regning ÷ Antal personer

For eksempel giver et 15% tip on an €80 bill en drikkepenge på €12,00, en total på €92,00, og deles det mellem 4 personer, betaler hver person €23,00.

Drikkepenge Customs in the UK and Ireland

I UK og Irland er drikkepenge sædvanlige men ikke lovpåkrævede. Det typiske interval er 10–15% for restaurantservice, stigende til 20% for en exceptionel oplevelse. Hoteller, taxaer, frisører og madudbringningschauffører gives også typisk drikkepenge. Siden 2024 kræver britisk lovgivning, at arbejdsgivere videregiver 100% af drikkepenge betalt af kunder direkte til medarbejderne — så dine drikkepenge bør nå personalet.

Tjek altid din regning inden tipping. Mange restauranter tilføjer et discretionary service charge på 10–12,5%. Du er ikke forpligtet til at betale det eller give drikkepenge oveni, selvom de fleste gør det, når de er tilfredse med servicen.

Drikkepengeskikke i Europa

Drikkepenge norms vary significantly across continental Europe:

Germany, Austria & Switzerland — rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is standard.
France — a service compris charge is legally included in restaurant prices, so additional tipping is optional but appreciated for good service.
Italy & Spain — leaving small change or rounding up is typical; 10% is generous.
Scandinavia — drikkepenge er mindre almindelige og ikke forventede, men sættes pris på.
Eastern Europe — 10% is a common guideline in tourist areas.

Service Charge vs. Drikkepenge: What Is the Difference?

A service charge is a fee added to your bill by the venue. It may or may not go directly to the waiting staff. A tip (or gratuity) is a voluntary extra payment. If a service charge is already on your bill, you are under no obligation to leave an additional tip. When in doubt, ask the restaurant whether the service charge goes to the staff.

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

How much should I tip at a restaurant? In the UK and Ireland, 10–15% is standard for good service; 20% for exceptional service. In continental Europe, 5–10% or rounding up is typical. In the US, 15–20% is the cultural baseline.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount? In Europe, prices are shown inclusive of VAT, so tip on the displayed total. In the US, it is customary to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, although many people use the full amount for simplicity.

Is a service charge the same as a tip? No. A service charge is added by the restaurant and may or may not go to staff. A tip is a voluntary amount you give directly to your server. If a service charge is already included on your bill, you are not expected to tip on top of it.

How do I split a bill with a tip? Add the tip to the original bill total, then divide by the number of people. This calculator does it for you — enter the bill amount, tip %, and the number of diners to get each person's exact share.

Do I tip on drinks at a restaurant? In the UK and Ireland, tipping on bar drinks is not expected. At sit-down restaurants where drinks are served at the table as part of a meal, it is common to tip on the full bill including drinks.

Is tipping mandatory in the UK? Nej. Drikkepenge er fuldstændig frivillige i UK og Irland. Det er en bredt observeret social skik på restauranter, hoteller, taxaer og andre servicesteder. Siden 2024 kræver UK-loven, at alle drikkepenge betalt af kunder går direkte til medarbejderne og ikke kan beholdes af arbejdsgivere.

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