Split Bill Calculator
Split restaurant bills fairly with tip and tax. Use equal split for quick calculations or itemized mode to assign specific items to each person.
How to Split a Bill Fairly
Whether everyone ate the same or ordered different items, splitting fairly is easy.
Enter the Bill
Type in the bill subtotal (before tax) and the tax percentage. Our calculator handles the math automatically.
Choose Tip & Split Type
Select a tip percentage or enter a custom amount. Choose equal split or switch to itemized for individual items.
Get Per-Person Totals
See exactly what each person owes with a full breakdown: subtotal, tax share, tip share, and total. Copy amounts with one click.
Tip Calculator Guide
Standard tipping guidelines for restaurants and dining services.
| Service Level | Tip Percentage | Example ($100 Bill) |
|---|---|---|
| Poor Service | 10% | $10.00 tip |
| Standard Service | 15% | $15.00 tip |
| Good Service | 18% | $18.00 tip |
| Excellent Service | 20% | $20.00 tip |
| Exceptional Service | 25% | $25.00 tip |
Example: Splitting a $120 Bill
Three friends with different orders and a shared appetizer.
| Person | Items | Subtotal | Tax (8%) | Tip (20%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person A | Steak $50 + Shared App $4 | $54.00 | $4.32 | $10.80 | $69.12 |
| Person B | Pasta $40 + Shared App $4 | $44.00 | $3.52 | $8.80 | $56.32 |
| Person C | Salad $30 + Shared App $4 | $34.00 | $2.72 | $6.80 | $43.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about splitting bills and tipping.
If everyone ate similar items, use the equal split mode and divide the total by the number of people. If people ordered different-priced items, use itemized mode to assign each item to the right person. The calculator handles tax and tip proportionally.
Tip is traditionally calculated on the subtotal (before tax). This calculator uses the subtotal for tip calculation, which is the standard practice in the restaurant industry.
Shared items (like appetizers or pitchers) are split equally among all people. In itemized mode, simply set the item assignment to "Shared" and the cost is divided evenly across everyone.
The equal split method is the fastest — just enter the total, tax, tip, and number of people. For fairness with different orders, use the itemized split. Either way, the calculator does all the math instantly.
Yes! Use the itemized split mode to assign specific items to each person. The calculator automatically divides shared items, calculates each person's fair share of tax and tip based on what they ordered, and shows a complete breakdown.