Split Bill Calculator
Easily split restaurant bills, group expenses, and shared costs among friends. Calculate fair shares with tips and track who owes whom.
Split Bill Calculator
Split restaurant bills, group expenses, and shared costs fairly
Each Person Pays
$29.50
Split between 4 people
How to Split Bills Fairly
Equal Split
The simplest approach — divide the total bill (including tip and tax) equally among all diners. Best for groups where everyone ordered similarly priced items.
- • Quick and easy to calculate
- • Avoids awkward item-by-item discussions
- • Works well for close friends
- • May feel unfair if orders vary significantly
Itemized Split
Each person pays for exactly what they ordered, plus their share of shared items (appetizers, desserts) and tip. More precise but requires tracking individual orders.
- • Fairest method for mixed-price orders
- • Shared items divided equally
- • Tip calculated on each person's subtotal
- • Good for groups with dietary restrictions
Tipping Guide
15%
Adequate Service
Basic, acceptable service
18%
Good Service
Standard tip for good service
20%
Great Service
Above-average experience
25%+
Exceptional
Outstanding service
Group Expense Tracking
When to Use Group Tracking
- • Trips: Track hotel, gas, food, and activities
- • Roommates: Utilities, groceries, household items
- • Events: Parties, group gifts, outings
- • Projects: Shared supplies and equipment
How It Works
Each person logs expenses they paid for. The calculator tracks running balances and calculates the minimum number of payments needed to settle up at the end.
Example: If Alice paid $60 for dinner and Bob paid $40 for gas, and both should split 50/50, Bob owes Alice $10.
Common Splitting Scenarios
Restaurant Dinner
Use Equal Split for casual dinners with friends. Switch to Itemized if someone ordered significantly more or less, or if dietary restrictions affect orders.
Group Vacation
Use Group Expenses to track hotel, rental car, groceries, and activities. One person can pay each expense and settle up at the end of the trip.
Shared Living
Track monthly recurring expenses like utilities and internet. Some roommates prefer to designate who pays which bills instead of splitting each one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should tip be calculated before or after tax?
Traditionally, tip is calculated on the pre-tax subtotal. However, many people tip on the total including tax for simplicity. Either approach is acceptable — our calculator lets you choose.
What if someone didn't order anything?
If someone joins but doesn't eat, they typically don't pay. However, if they shared appetizers or drinks, use Itemized Split to include just their share of shared items.
How do I handle someone who ordered expensive items?
Use Itemized Split where each person pays for their own items. This is fair when there's a big price difference — someone with a $50 steak shouldn't split equally with someone who had a $15 salad.
What about people who ordered alcohol vs. those who didn't?
Alcohol often significantly increases bills. The fairest approach is to split food equally and have alcohol drinkers pay for their own drinks, or use Itemized Split for everything.
Pro Tips for Splitting Bills
- • Discuss beforehand: Agree on splitting method before ordering
- • Take a photo: Photograph the receipt for reference
- • Use payment apps: Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal for easy transfers
- • Round up: Round to nearest dollar for simplicity
- • Be flexible: Sometimes a few dollars difference isn't worth calculating