Tip Out Calculator
Free restaurant tip out and tip pool calculator. Split tips by percentage tip-out, hours worked, or points × hours — end-of-shift numbers everyone can see in seconds. Runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
| Name / role | Basis | Share % | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | 10% of tips | 10% | $42.00 |
| Busser | 5% of tips | 5% | $21.00 |
| Host / Runner | 2% of tips | 2% | $8.40 |
Math only — not legal or payroll advice. Follow your restaurant's written tip policy and applicable federal/state rules on tip pools and tip credit.
What Is a Tip Out Calculator?
A tip out calculator (also called a tip pool calculator or restaurant tip split calculator) turns end-of-shift tip totals into clean dollar amounts for each person. Instead of arguing over napkin math, you enter the pot, pick your house method, and see who gets what.
This free tool covers the three most common policies: percentage tip-outs from a server's tips, a shared pool split by hours worked, and a points × hours pool for role-weighted fairness.
How to Use This Restaurant Tip Split Calculator
- Enter total tips for the shift (cash + card tips together, or one server's tips for tip-out mode).
- Pick tip out %, pool by hours, or points × hours to match house policy.
- Add roles or people with percentages, hours, and optional point weights.
- Read the payout table — amount and share % for every line — then pay out or record for payroll notes.
Tip Out vs Tip Pool Formulas
Some restaurants tip out on sales (e.g. 5% of liquor sales) instead of tips. If your policy uses sales, enter that dollar tip-out amount as a % of whatever base you put in the top field — or convert sales × % offline and list fixed roles so the kept amount is correct for the shift.
Worked Example: How to Calculate Tip Out
A server clocks $420 in tips. House tip-out: 10% bar, 5% busser, 2% host (17% total).
- Bartender: $420 × 10% = $42.00
- Busser: $420 × 5% = $21.00
- Host: $420 × 2% = $8.40
- Server keeps: $420 − $71.40 = $348.60
Same pot as an hours pool with two servers (8h + 6h) and one busser (8h): total 22 hours → 8/22, 6/22, and 8/22 of $420 respectively.
Common Use Cases
- End-of-shift tip out calculator for servers and managers
- Tip pool calculator for FOH teams sharing one pot
- Points-based tip sharing for fine dining and bars
- Training new hires on how server tip out percentages work
- Quick audit before tips are paid cash or recorded for payroll
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a tip out calculator?
It converts shift tip totals into clear tip-out and tip-pool dollar amounts for each person or support role.
What is the difference between tip out and tip pool?
Tip out: server keeps most tips and pays support by %. Tip pool: tips are combined and redistributed by hours, points, or policy. Both modes are available above.
How do you calculate tip out by percentage?
Multiply tips by each role percentage. Sum tip-outs, then keep the remainder for the server or server team.
How do you split a tip pool by hours worked?
Share = (person hours ÷ total hours) × pool. Equal hours mean equal shares.
What is a points-based tip pool?
Roles get point weights; units = points × hours; share is proportional to units across the team.
What is a typical server tip out percentage?
Common ranges: bar 5–15%, busser 1–5%, host 1–2% of tips or of relevant sales — always follow your written house policy and local law.
Is this tip out calculator free?
Yes — free, no signup, private in-browser math for job-ready mobile use.
Does this tool give legal tip-pooling advice?
No. It only calculates. Compliance with FLSA tip rules and state law is your responsibility — check with management or counsel for policy design.