DTF Cost Calculator
Separate transfer production cost from the garment so you can price transfers and shirts differently.
Display only — amounts are not converted between currencies.
Total cost
$12.21
- Transfer production cost
- $6.56
- Garment cost
- $4.75
- Total cost
- $12.21
- Recommended price
- $28.07
- Profit
- $14.04
- Margin
- 50.0%
Cost breakdown
| Transfer area (sq in) | 120.00 |
|---|---|
| Film cost | $1.44 |
| Ink cost | $2.16 |
| Powder cost | $0.72 |
| Labor | $1.60 |
| Waste | $0.31 |
| Packaging | $0.90 |
| Fees | $1.82 |
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Total cost
$12.21
Same engine as DTF pricing, with the headline on total production cost for a transfer plus garment.
How this calculator works
How we calculate this
- Identical cost stack to the DTF Pricing Calculator.
- Headline is total cost, not recommended price.
Example
Example: production cost on a 10×12 shirt
Use the same 10×12 consumable rates and $4.75 blank as the pricing example.
- Compare transfer cost vs garment cost.
- Waste sits on production, not on the blank, in this model.
How much should I charge?
Add margin on the pricing calculator. Cost is the floor, not the quote.
Pricing tips
- Use this output in a wholesale bid where the buyer expects a cost-plus conversation.
Common mistakes
- Mixing transfer-only cost with a shirt quote.
FAQ
How do I calculate DTF printing cost?
Add film, ink, powder, extra transfer materials, labor, electricity, waste, garment and packaging. This page totals that stack.
Related calculators
- DTF Pricing Calculator — Price a DTF shirt from transfer size, consumables, garment, labor and margin.
- DTF Transfer Cost Calculator — Calculate the cost to produce a DTF transfer from film, ink, powder and labor.