Calculators · Gutenberg
Split Bill Calculator block for WordPress
Calculate how much each person owes when splitting a bill with tip among a group.
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
Calculate how much each person owes when splitting a bill with tip among a group.
Inspector panels on this block: Header, Calculator Settings, Sizing & Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Calculators → search “Split Bill Calculator” (block name `blockenberg/split-bill-calculator` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Split Bill Calculator block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Split Bill Calculator”, insert it. Category: Calculators.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Header. Set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Show Title | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTitle`. |
| Show Subtitle | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSubtitle`. |
| Header — Title | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Split Bill Calculator. Saved as `title`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Quickly calculate how much everyone owes.. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Currency Symbol | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: $. Saved as `currencySymbol`. |
| Default Bill Amount | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: 100. Saved as `defaultBill`. |
| Default Tip (%) | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: 15. Saved as `defaultTip`. |
| Default People | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: 4. Saved as `defaultPeople`. |
| Show Tip Presets | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTipPresets`. |
| Tip Presets (comma-separated %) | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: 10,15,20,25. Saved as `tipPresets`. |
| Show Breakdown | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showBreakdown`. |
| Round Up Per Person | On/off toggle in the inspector. Off by default. Saved as `roundUp`. |
| Card Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 16. Saved as `cardRadius`. |
| Input Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–24. block.json default: 8. Saved as `inputRadius`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 300–900. block.json default: 500. Saved as `maxWidth`. |
| Padding Top (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts.
- JavaScript functions that perform the math: recalculate.
When this is the right block
- Calculate how much each person owes when splitting a bill with tip among a group — that is the job of Split Bill Calculator, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Show Title”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about split, bill, tip.
- The math runs in the visitor’s browser after publish — no extra calculator plugin.
Notes from the implementation
viewScript: this folder’s frontend.js is enqueued on the front end for this block.
FAQ
How do I add the Split Bill Calculator block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Split Bill Calculator”. It sits under Calculators. After insert, open Header and set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
Does Split Bill Calculator need a server or extra plugin?
No. After Blockenberg is active, the view script runs in the browser with the values you saved on the block.
Is the Split Bill Calculator Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Split Bill Calculator ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Split Bill Calculator to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Header, Calculator Settings, Sizing & Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Split Bill Calculator from the Gutenberg inserter.