Split any bill fairly between friends. Add tip, choose equal or custom split, and see exactly how much each person owes.
This tool divides a total bill amount fairly among a group of people, optionally accounting for uneven splits, tips, and taxes. It's useful for group dinners, shared trips, roommate expenses, and any situation where a shared cost needs to be divided.
Equal Split: Total Bill ÷ Number of People. For itemized splitting, each person's total is their individual items plus their proportional share of tax and tip, calculated as (their subtotal ÷ total subtotal) × tax/tip amount.
Enter the total bill amount, number of people, and any tip percentage, and the calculator returns each person's share — or enter individual item costs per person for a more precise itemized split.
Example: A $120 bill split evenly among 4 people, including an 18% tip, comes to ($120 × 1.18) ÷ 4 = $35.40 per person.
Should everyone always split a bill equally? Not necessarily — equal splitting is simplest when everyone ordered similarly, but itemized splitting (each person pays for what they ordered) can be fairer when there's a big difference in what people consumed.
How should tax be split when people order different amounts? Proportional splitting (based on each person's share of the subtotal) is generally considered fairest, since it means everyone pays tax proportional to what they actually ordered, rather than an equal flat amount.
Should tip be calculated before or after tax? Conventions vary, though tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is common practice in many places; check local customs, since tipping norms differ by country and establishment.
What if someone doesn't drink alcohol but the group orders drinks? Many groups choose to itemize costs like alcohol separately so non-drinkers aren't paying an equal share of costs they didn't incur — an itemized split handles this situation more fairly than a simple equal division.
Is it awkward to ask for an itemized split among friends? Using a dedicated bill-splitting tool can make the process feel more neutral and straightforward, since the calculation happens automatically rather than requiring an uncomfortable manual negotiation at the table.