Tip Splitter / Bill Splitter
Enter the bill, the tax and tip percentages and the number of people. We tell you what each person pays.
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The formula
Each person = (bill + tax + tip) / number of people. Tax and tip are both worked out on the pre-tax bill.
How the split is worked out
We add tax and tip to the bill and divide by the number of people. The tip is calculated on the pre-tax amount, which is how most people do it. For an 80 bill with 8 percent tax and an 18 percent tip, tax is 6.40, tip is 14.40, the total is 100.80, and for four people that is 25.20 each.
When the split is not even
This tool splits evenly. If one person ordered much more, a common approach is to split shared dishes evenly and add each person's own items. You can also run it more than once with different amounts.
Tips for a smooth split
- Agree on the tip before the card comes out.
- Round each share up to the next whole number if you pay in cash.
- Check whether a service charge is already on the bill.
Examples to check
Type these into the calculator above to see how it behaves. Every result below was produced by the same calculator code that runs on this page.
| What you enter | What you get |
|---|---|
| Bill before tax and tip ($): 80; Tax (%): 8; Tip (%): 18; Number of people: 4 | Each person pays: $25.20 |
| Bill before tax and tip ($): 145; Tip (%): 15; Number of people: 3 | Each person pays: $55.58 |
| Bill before tax and tip ($): 62.5; Tax (%): 7.5; Tip (%): 20; Number of people: 2 | Each person pays: $39.84 |
Tip Splitter / Bill Splitter: frequently asked questions
Is the tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Here it is on the pre-tax bill. Tipping on the total is also common, so raise the tip percentage slightly if you prefer that.
How accurate is this estimate?
It is as accurate as the numbers you give it. Real-world amounts such as paint, concrete or fuel vary, so allow a margin.
Is what I enter in this tool saved or sent anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser, so what you enter is not sent to our servers. We only count, anonymously, whether a tool ran successfully.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and has no usage limit.
Last reviewed: October 3, 2026