Split bills evenly among people
Enter the total amount
Select the number of people (2-30)
Click the Calculate button
Check the per-person amount and remainder
Dutch Pay means splitting the cost of a meal or activity evenly among multiple people. Instead of paying for what each person consumed, the total amount is divided by the number of people and everyone pays the same amount.
If the total amount is not evenly divisible by the number of people, there will be a remainder. In this case, one person can pay the extra amount, it can be used as a tip, or it can be settled at the next meeting.
Generally, all costs including drinks, desserts, and service charges are included in the total amount. However, it's best to agree within the group beforehand.
30,000 won divided by 5 people is 6,000 won per person. There is no remainder, so it divides evenly.
50,000 won divided by 3 people is 16,666 won per person with a remainder of 2 won. One person can pay 16,668 won, or everyone pays 16,666 won and the 2 won can be used as a tip.
Learn about the cultural background of Dutch Pay, various splitting methods, and practical tips.
Dutch Pay refers to a culture where participants equally split the cost of a meal or gathering. It originated from the custom of 17th-century Dutch merchants each paying their own way. Today it is widely used worldwide as a symbol of fair cost-sharing, especially among friend groups, workplace lunches, and group travel.
The most basic method is dividing the total evenly among all participants. However, other approaches can be fairer in certain situations. Paying only for what you ordered works well when people have very different appetites. If some attendees don't drink, it makes sense to split food and alcohol costs separately.
For smooth settling, it is best to agree on the splitting method before the gathering begins. Having one person pay by card while others transfer their share is the most convenient approach. Using a Dutch Pay calculator lets you quickly find the per-person amount without complex math, and copying the result to share in a group chat makes everything transparent.