Question 1

How do you split a bill fairly when people ordered different things?

Accepted Answer

Track each person's items individually and calculate the total per person. Add their proportional share of any tip or shared items (like shared starters or wine). This bill split calculator does exactly that — add each person's items and it calculates the fair total each person owes including their share of the tip.

Question 2

Should the tip be split evenly or proportionally?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly, tips are split proportionally — each person tips in proportion to how much they spent. For example, if you spent twice as much as someone else, you pay twice as much tip. This is considered fairer than splitting the tip evenly when bills vary significantly. This calculator uses proportional tip splitting.

Question 3

How do I split a bill evenly?

Accepted Answer

To split evenly, enter the total bill in one person's items, then use the Tip Calculator (linked below) to divide by the number of people. Or, enter the same amount for all people here — they'll each owe the same.

Question 4

What if some items are shared?

Accepted Answer

For shared items (e.g. a bottle of wine shared by 3 people), divide the cost and enter each person's share manually. E.g., a £30 bottle shared 3 ways = £10 per person. Add that as an item for each person.

Question 5

How do apps like Monzo or Revolut handle bill splitting?

Accepted Answer

Banking apps like Monzo and Revolut have built-in bill split features that let you request money from contacts. They typically split the total evenly by default. For itemised splits, a dedicated bill split calculator (like this one) is more flexible, then you can send payment requests via your banking app.

Bill Split Calculator

How to Use the Bill Split Calculator

Should the tip be split evenly or proportionally?

What about shared items like a bottle of wine?

Bill Split Calculator

How to Use the Bill Split Calculator

Should the tip be split evenly or proportionally?

What about shared items like a bottle of wine?

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