Split any bill equally, by percentage, or by individual items. Add tip, handle unequal splits, and see exactly who owes what down to the cent.
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How to split a bill
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Choose your split mode. Equal split divides everything evenly. Percentage lets each person pay a custom share (great for when someone had more to drink or wants to leave a bigger tip). Itemised lets you assign specific items to specific people.
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Enter the bill total and tip. Tip is applied to the pre-tax bill. A 18–20% tip is standard in the US for table service. For counter service or takeout, 10–15% is typical. The calculator shows the tip amount in dollars alongside each person's total.
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Add everyone's name. Naming people makes it easier to share the results or screenshot and send to the group chat. You can add up to 20 people.
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Read the per-person amounts. Each card shows exactly how much that person owes including their portion of tip and tax. Round up when in doubt — your server will appreciate it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you split a bill when people order different amounts? ▾
Use the Itemised mode: add each item with its price, then assign it to the person who ordered it. Shared items (like a bottle of wine or shared starter) are automatically split equally between everyone. Tip and tax are then distributed proportionally based on each person's item total — so people who ordered more also pay more tip.
What's a fair tip percentage? ▾
In the US: 15% is the minimum for adequate service, 18–20% is standard for good service, 22–25% for excellent service. Tip is calculated on the pre-tax total (not including tax). For large groups, restaurants often add an automatic 18–20% gratuity — check the bill before tipping additionally.
Should I split the bill including or excluding tax? ▾
Standard practice is to split the full bill including tax. Tax is unavoidable — it's part of the cost of the meal for everyone. You can enter tax separately in this calculator, and it will be distributed proportionally. Tip is conventionally applied before tax in the US, though restaurants differ.
One person didn't drink alcohol — how do I handle that fairly? ▾
Use Itemised mode and assign the drinks specifically to the people who had them. Alternatively use Percentage mode — give the non-drinker a smaller share percentage and adjust the drinkers' percentages upward. The total must add up to 100% for the split to balance.
How do I handle someone paying the whole bill to be reimbursed? ▾
Calculate what everyone owes using this tool, then have them pay the person who covered the bill directly — via cash, Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle. Many groups find it easiest to have one person pay the card, then use the "who owes what" breakdown to settle up digitally. Screenshot the results and send to your group chat.
Use the custom split feature to assign different percentages or amounts to each person — useful when some ordered more expensive items. The calculator handles both equal and unequal splits with any tip percentage.
Should tip be calculated before or after splitting?
Calculate the tip on the full pre-tax bill first, then divide the total (bill + tip) between everyone. This ensures each person pays their fair share of both the food and the gratuity.
What is a fair tip percentage?
In the UK, 10-12.5% is standard for table service. In the US, 15-20% is the norm. For exceptional service, 20-25% is appropriate. Many restaurants now add a discretionary service charge — check your bill before adding extra.