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Split Bill Calculator

Split a restaurant bill equally between any number of people, with or without a tip.

Last reviewed: 12 August 2025Source: ONS — Living Costs and Food Survey
Split Bill Calculator · USLifestyle & Everyday

Rates & sources

Indicative UK averages drawn from ONS Living Costs and Food Survey, plus trade body data.

Source: ONS — Living Costs and Food Survey — figures refreshed at the start of each tax year.

When to use this calculator

  • When you need a fast estimate before making a bigger decision.
  • When you want to compare a few scenarios using the same assumptions.
  • When you need a clearer starting point before using a detailed quote or formal document.

A realistic US planning example

Use these sample inputs as a quick scenario test, then change one variable at a time to compare outcomes.

Total Bill ($)

120

Number of People

4

Tip (%)

12.5

After entering these figures, compare tip, total with tip and each person pays before deciding which scenario looks strongest.

How to read your results

Tip

Use this metric to compare scenarios side by side and understand how the key drivers affect the final outcome.

Total with Tip

This is the headline outcome, but it is most useful when viewed alongside the supporting metrics below it.

Each Person Pays

Use this metric to compare scenarios side by side and understand how the key drivers affect the final outcome.

Method & assumptionsAuthoritative sources

Enter the total bill, number of diners, and tip percentage to calculate how much each person owes. This is useful for restaurant groups, shared takeaway orders, or splitting any group expense evenly. For uneven splits — where some people ordered more — use the bill amount for each person's items and run the calculation separately per person.

Common mistakes

  • !Using optimistic assumptions without testing a more cautious scenario as well.
  • !Comparing outputs from different tools without checking that the inputs match.
  • !Treating the result as a final quote instead of a planning estimate.

What to do next

  • Try at least one more scenario so you can compare a realistic range instead of a single estimate.
  • Use the related calculators below to cross-check the decision from another angle.
  • Open one of the linked guides if you need more context before you act on the result.

Frequently asked

For equal splitting, divide the total including tip by the number of people. For unequal splits based on what each person ordered, calculate each person's items separately then add a proportional share of the tip.

Use arrow keys to navigate items, Enter or Space to expand/collapse.

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