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How It Works

Learn how to split bills fairly with our free bill splitting calculator in four simple steps.

1

Enter Total Bill Amount

Start by entering the total amount that needs to be split. Our calculator supports any currency amount - perfect for restaurant bills, rent payments, utilities, or shared expenses.

  • •Enter the exact total bill amount
  • •Optionally add a bill name to organize your expenses
  • •Our calculator works with any currency amount
2

Add All Participants

Add everyone who is splitting the bill. You can add as many people as needed - perfect for large group dinners, multiple roommates, or vacation expenses.

  • •Click 'Add Person' to add more participants
  • •Remove people by clicking the remove button
  • •Supports any number of people (2, 5, 10, or more)
3

Enter Individual Payments

Record exactly how much each person paid toward the bill. This works whether one person paid the full amount or multiple people contributed different amounts.

  • •Enter what each person actually paid
  • •The calculator validates that total paid matches the bill
  • •See remaining amount in real-time
4

Get Settlement Instructions

Click 'Calculate Settlement' to instantly see who owes whom and how much. Our advanced algorithm minimizes the number of transactions needed, making settling up quick and simple.

  • •View who owes money and who should receive money
  • •Get step-by-step settlement instructions
  • •Share results with friends via the share button

Example: Splitting a Restaurant Bill

Scenario: Three friends go to dinner. The total bill is $120. Sarah paid the full $120 at the restaurant.

  1. Enter $120 as the total bill amount
  2. Add three people: Sarah, John, and Mike
  3. Enter payments: Sarah paid $120, John paid $0, Mike paid $0
  4. Click "Calculate Settlement" to see: Each person owes $40. John pays Sarah $40. Mike pays Sarah $40.

Our calculator automatically optimizes settlements to minimize transactions - in this case, just two simple payments!

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