T-Shirt Pricing Calculator
A dedicated shirt quote: blank, graphic, press labor and a margin that still works after fees.
Display only — amounts are not converted between currencies.
Recommended price each
$19.26
- Cost each
- $8.38
- Profit each
- $9.63
- Margin
- 50.0%
- Job profit
- $9.63
Cost breakdown
| Materials each | $6.65 |
|---|---|
| Labor each | $0.53 |
| Electricity each | $0.04 |
| Waste each | $0.36 |
| Packaging each | $0.80 |
| Fees each | $1.25 |
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Recommended price each
$19.26
A shirt-focused version of the heat press engine: blank, graphic, press time and margin.
How this calculator works
How we calculate this
- Same structure as the Heat Press Pricing Calculator with shirt-oriented defaults.
Example
Example: a $4.25 tee with a $2.40 transfer
2 minutes press at $16/hr, $0.04 power, 5% waste, $0.80 poly bag, 50% margin, 6.5% fees.
- Blank + transfer are most of the cost.
- Labor is short but still real on a 24-shirt order.
How much should I charge?
Charge the recommended shirt price. Boutique blanks need a new quote — do not reuse a Gildan number.
Pricing tips
- Enter the blank you will actually buy, including color upcharges.
- If you use DTF, compare with the DTF Pricing Calculator using the same blank.
Common mistakes
- One price for youth, adult and plus without checking blank cost.
- Free shipping eaten out of a thin margin.
FAQ
How much should I charge for a custom t-shirt?
Add the blank, the print or vinyl, press time, packaging and fees, then apply your target margin. This calculator is aimed at that shirt quote.
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