Splitting evenly is quick and fair when everyone shares dishes. For separate orders, calculate each person’s items instead.
How to use the Split the Bill Calculator
- Bill amount (before tax)
- Tax
- Tip
- Number of people
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Tax and tip are added to the bill, and the total is divided by the number of people.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Bill amount (before tax) | Amount in your currency |
| Tax | In % |
| Tip | In % |
| Number of people | A number |
What each result means
- Total with tax and tip = [Bill amount (before tax)]×(1 + [Tax]÷100)×(1 + [Tip]÷100)
- Each person pays = [Total with tax and tip]÷[Number of people]
- Rounded up per person = ceil([Each person pays])
Example values
How the main result changes when Bill amount changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Bill amount (before tax) | Each person pays |
|---|---|
| 75 | 23.29 |
| 112.5 | 34.93 |
| 150 | 46.57 |
| 187.5 | 58.22 |
| 225 | 69.86 |
| 300 | 93.15 |
Formula
Total = bill × (1 + tax %) × (1 + tip %)
Each = total ÷ people
Worked example
Inputs: Bill amount (before tax): $150; Tax: 8 %; Tip: 15 %; Number of people: 4.
Results: Total with tax and tip = $186.30; Each person pays = $46.57; Rounded up per person = $47.00.
Frequently asked questions
Should tip be on the pre-tax amount?
Many people tip on the pre-tax total; this calculator tips on the taxed total for simplicity.
What if someone did not drink?
Subtract their share of drinks before splitting.
Guides on this topic
- How to Calculate a Tip: Mental Math, Splitting and Tipping Norms: Use the 10% trick to work out any common tip in your head, decide whether to tip before or after tax, and split a group bill fairly.