Split Bill Calculator
Fair shares when people owe different amounts.
Enter your values
Enter the each person's items in comma separated.
Enter the tax in %.
Enter the tip in %.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Subtotal
- $86.25
- Tax
- $7.33
- Tip
- $15.53
- Grand total
- $109.11
- Even split would be
- $27.28
| Person | Items | Owes |
|---|---|---|
| Person 1 | $24 | $30.36 |
| Person 2 | $31.5 | $39.85 |
| Person 3 | $18 | $22.77 |
| Person 4 | $12.75 | $16.13 |
Quick answer
Split shared costs proportionally: each person pays their own items plus their share of tax and tip.
At a glance
| What it does | Fair shares when people owe different amounts. |
|---|---|
| Category | Everyday |
| Inputs needed | Each person's items, Tax, Tip |
| Main output | Subtotal |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Split Bill Calculator
- 1Enter what each person ordered, separated by commas.
- 2Add the tax and tip percentages.
- 3Read what each person owes.
Inputs explained
- Each person's items(comma separated)
- Enter the each person's items in comma separated.
- Tax(%)
- Enter the tax in %.
- Tip(%)
- Enter the tip in %.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Each person's items24, 31.50, 18, 12.75 comma separated
- Tax8.5 %
- Tip18 %
Results
- Subtotal$86.25
- Tax$7.33
- Tip$15.53
- Grand total$109.11
- Even split would be$27.28
Frequently asked questions
Is proportional splitting fairer?
Usually yes — someone who ordered a salad shouldn't subsidise a steak, and tax and tip scale with what you ordered.
What about shared appetisers?
Divide the shared items evenly first, then add each share into that person's item total.
What do I need to enter into the Split Bill Calculator?
Just 3 values: each person's items, tax, tip. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Split Bill Calculator work out the answer?
Split shared costs proportionally: each person pays their own items plus their share of tax and tip. The working is shown step by step so you can verify the result by hand.
Is the Split Bill Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.