Group Settlement Calculator

Manage shared expenses by category and settle up with minimal transfers. Record spending for meals, taxis, cafes, drinks, and more — the calculator automatically figures out who owes whom.

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How to Use

Step 1: Register Participants

Enter the names of everyone who shared expenses and click 'Add'. You can use nicknames or real names. At least 2 participants are required.

Step 2: Enter Expenses

Select the payer, category, description, and amount, then choose which members are included. By default all participants are selected — uncheck anyone who wasn't involved. For example, if only A and B took a taxi out of A, B, C, uncheck C.

Step 3: Review Expense List

Review the added expenses. Remove any incorrect entries with the delete button. Category tags help you see the type of each expense at a glance.

Step 4: Calculate Settlement

Click 'Calculate' to see category breakdowns, per-person summaries, and transfer instructions that settle everything with the fewest possible transfers.

Step 5: Make Transfers

Follow the transfer instructions to complete the settlement. Use the 'Reset' button to clear all data and start a new settlement.

Settlement Tips

  • Record expenses in real-time whenever possible to avoid missing items later.
  • For taxi rides, include only the people who actually rode.
  • If one person paid for multiple items at once, enter them as separate expenses.
  • Assigning accurate categories helps with spending analysis.
  • Share the expense list with all participants before settling to catch any discrepancies.

FAQ

What's the difference between Dutch pay and group settlement?

Simple Dutch pay divides the total by headcount, but group settlement handles situations where different people paid for different items and not everyone participated in every expense. For example, if 5 people met but only 4 took a taxi and 3 went to a second venue, each person's share differs. This calculator handles such complex scenarios accurately.

How does the minimum-transfer algorithm work?

It calculates each participant's net balance (amount paid minus amount owed), then uses a greedy algorithm to match the largest creditor with the largest debtor. This minimizes the number of transfers needed — at most N-1 transfers for N people.

Can I include only some people in a specific expense?

Yes. When adding an expense, check only the participants who should share that cost. The default is everyone selected — simply uncheck those who weren't involved. For example, if 2 out of 3 people went to a cafe, exclude the one who didn't go.

How can I use the category breakdown?

The category breakdown shows which types of expenses cost the most. With 6 categories — Meals, Taxi, Cafe, Drinks, Entertainment, Other — you can analyze spending patterns and use the insights when planning budgets for future gatherings.

Can I save or share the settlement results?

Currently this calculator runs in-browser only without a save feature. To share results, take a screenshot or use your browser's print function (Ctrl+P / Cmd+P) to save as PDF. You can also copy the results into a message.

How are fractional amounts handled?

When dividing amounts, the calculator rounds to the nearest whole number (KRW). Minor differences are distributed evenly among participants. In practice, rounding up to the nearest 100 KRW is common for convenience.

Does it work accurately with many participants?

Yes, there's no limit on participants — it can handle large groups of dozens of people. With more participants, carefully verify the included members for each expense. For large groups, it helps to have one person (the organizer) handle all the data entry.

※ Notice

This calculator is a convenience tool. We recommend confirming final amounts through mutual agreement among all participants. Use the results as a reference and adjust flexibly if discrepancies arise.

This calculator is provided for informational purposes only.

Results are estimates and may differ from actual amounts.

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