1. What is the Splitwise Trip Cost Calculator?

The Splitwise Trip Cost Calculator helps divide trip expenses equally among all participants. It's perfect for group vacations, business trips, or any shared expenses where costs need to be split fairly.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple equation:

Where:

• \( Total \) — Total trip cost in USD
• \( Number \) — Number of people sharing the cost

Explanation: The equation divides the total cost by the number of participants to determine each person's fair share.

3. Importance of Fair Cost Splitting

Details: Fairly splitting trip costs prevents misunderstandings and ensures everyone contributes equally to shared expenses.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total trip cost in USD and the number of people sharing the cost. All values must be valid (total > 0, number ≥1).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if some people paid more than others?
A: This calculator gives equal shares. For unequal contributions, use Splitwise's advanced features to track who paid what.

Q2: Should we include all trip expenses?
A: Include only shared expenses. Personal purchases shouldn't be part of the split.

Q3: How to handle couples sharing a room?
A: You might count them as one person for accommodation costs but as two for other shared expenses.

Q4: What about expenses in different currencies?
A: Convert all amounts to USD (or a common currency) before entering the total.

Q5: Can I save the calculations?
A: This calculator doesn't save data. For ongoing tracking, use the Splitwise app.