Split Bill Calculator
Split a bill evenly across a group, including optional tip.
Splitting a restaurant bill fairly — especially when people ordered differently or some shared dishes — gets complicated quickly. This calculator handles equal splits and custom splits, adds the tip proportionally, and shows exactly what each person owes for a clean, argument-free settlement.
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How to Split a Bill Among Friends
- Enter the total bill amount — the total before or after tax, depending on your preference.
- Enter the number of people — how many people are sharing the bill.
- Enter tip percentage (optional) — standard tipping ranges from 15–20% in the US.
- Click Calculate — the tool shows each person's share including their portion of the tip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a restaurant bill evenly? ▼
Add the tip to the total bill, then divide by the number of people. For a $120 bill with 20% tip among 4 people: $120 × 1.20 = $144 total, $144 ÷ 4 = $36 per person. This calculator handles it automatically.
Should I tip before or after tax? ▼
Etiquette experts generally agree that tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is perfectly acceptable, though tipping on the total (after tax) is more generous and simpler. The difference is usually small — on a $100 meal with 8% tax, the difference between a 20% tip pre-tax ($20.00) and post-tax ($21.60) is just $1.60.
What is the standard tip percentage? ▼
In the United States, 15–20% is standard for sit-down restaurants, with 18–20% being most common. For excellent service, 25%+ is a generous gesture. In many European and Asian countries, tipping is less common or included in the service charge.
How do I handle uneven bill splits? ▼
For uneven splits, calculate each person's individual items plus their share of shared items and tip. Some apps like Splitwise or Venmo can track this. For simple situations, this calculator handles even splits — for complex cases, calculate individual totals separately.
Should tax be split equally too? ▼
Yes, splitting the total (including tax) equally is the simplest and most common approach. In rare cases where people ordered very different amounts, calculating tax proportionally to each person's subtotal is fairer but significantly more complex.
Is my data stored? ▼
No. All calculations run in your browser. No financial data is sent to any server.