Enter the bill, the tip percentage you want to leave and how many people are sharing. You will see the tip, the total and what each person pays.
Results are estimates for planning. Check the figures before you make a financial or health decision.
How the Tip splitter works
The calculation has three steps:
- Tip = bill × tip percentage ÷ 100.
- Total = bill + tip.
- Each person pays = total ÷ number of people.
The tool splits the total evenly. It uses the bill amount you enter as the base for the tip, so if your bill already includes a service charge, you may not want to add a further tip on top, and you can set the tip to 0%.
The number of people is rounded down to a whole number, and it must be at least one. The tool does not round each share to the nearest 5p or pound for you, and it does not handle uneven splits, where some people ordered more than others. For that, work out each person’s own items first, then use the percentage tool for each share.
Worked example
Using the default values in the calculator above:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Bill | £64.50 |
| Tip | 12.5 % |
| People | 4 |
Each person pays: £18.14
| Tip | £8.06 |
|---|---|
| Total with tip | £72.56 |
| People | 4 |
Tips and common mistakes
Check the bill for a service charge before you add a tip. If one is included, tipping more is optional. Customs differ between countries, so check what is usual where you are. Round the final amount up to something easy to pay, and agree who pays by card or cash before the bill arrives. If people ordered very different amounts, split by what each person had instead of dividing evenly.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip if a service charge is included?
A tip is optional if a service charge is already on the bill. If you are unsure, ask the staff whether the charge goes to them. Set the tip to 0% to split just the bill.
How do I split a bill unevenly?
Add up each person’s own items, then use the percentage of a number tool to add the tip to each share. This calculator divides the total equally.
How is each person's share rounded?
The share is shown to the nearest penny, so the shares may add up to a penny more or less than the total. Round up if you want to cover this.