Tattoo Tip Calculator

Tattoo Price	15% Tip	20% Tip	25% Tip	30% Tip	35% Tip
$50	$7.50	$10.00	$12.50	$15.00	$17.50
$100	$15.00	$20.00	$25.00	$30.00	$35.00
$200	$30.00	$40.00	$50.00	$60.00	$70.00
$250	$37.50	$50.00	$62.50	$75.00	$87.50
$300	$45.00	$60.00	$75.00	$90.00	$105.00
$400	$60.00	$80.00	$100.00	$120.00	$140.00
$500	$75.00	$100.00	$125.00	$150.00	$175.00
$750	$112.50	$150.00	$187.50	$225.00	$262.50
$1,000	$150.00	$200.00	$250.00	$300.00	$350.00
$1,500	$225.00	$300.00	$375.00	$450.00	$525.00
$2,000	$300.00	$400.00	$500.00	$600.00	$700.00
$3,000	$450.00	$600.00	$750.00	$900.00	$1,050.00

Tattoo Tip Calculation Formula

The most common formula for calculating a tattoo tip is:

Tip Amount = Tattoo Price × Tip Percentage

Typical tip percentages range from 15% to 25%, depending on various factors such as satisfaction, complexity, and duration of the session.

Examples:

For a $200 tattoo with a 20% tip: Tip Amount = $200 × 0.20 = $40

For a $500 tattoo with a 15% tip: Tip Amount = $500 × 0.15 = $75

How to Calculate a Tattoo Tip?

To calculate an appropriate tattoo tip:

• Determine the base price of your tattoo
• Assess the quality of work and your satisfaction level
• Choose a tip percentage (usually between 15-25%)
• Multiply the base price by the tip percentage
• Round up to the nearest convenient amount

For a $350 tattoo, deciding on an 18% tip:
$350 × 0.18 = $63
You might round this up to $65 or $70 for simplicity.

Factors to consider:

• Complexity of the design
• Time spent on the tattoo
• Artist’s experience and reputation
• Your overall experience and satisfaction
• Studio policies (some may have suggested tip ranges)

Is $40 a Good Tip for a $200 Tattoo?

A $40 tip for a $200 tattoo is generally considered good. This represents a 20% tip, which falls within the standard range for tattoo gratuities.

Breakdown:

• Base price: $200
• Tip amount: $40
• Total paid: $240
• Tip percentage: 20%

What’s a Good Tip for a $400 Tattoo?

For a $400 tattoo, a good tip would range from $60 to $100.

• 15% tip: $60 (minimum recommended)
• 20% tip: $80 (standard good tip)
• 25% tip: $100 (excellent service or complex work)

What is a Good Tip for a $500 Tattoo?

For a $500 tattoo, an appropriate tip would typically fall between $75 and $125.

Tip range breakdown:

• 15% tip: $75 (lower end, still acceptable)
• 20% tip: $100 (solid, standard tip)
• 25% tip: $125 (high end, for exceptional work)

Consider tipping on the higher end if:

• The artist spent significantly more time than estimated
• The design required exceptional skill or detail
• Your experience was outstanding
• You plan to return to the same artist for future work