Sublimation Pricing Calculator
Use this for sublimation-compatible blanks: mugs, tumblers and polyester items. Include ink, paper, press time and expected waste. Cotton tees and DTF transfers belong on the heat press or DTF calculators.
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Sublimation job
Recommended price each
$16.53
- Cost each
- $7.19
- Profit each
- $8.27
- Margin
- 50.0%
- Job profit
- $8.27
Cost breakdown
| Materials each | $4.47 |
|---|---|
| Labor each | $1.07 |
| Electricity each | $0.06 |
| Waste each | $0.39 |
| Packaging each | $1.20 |
| Fees each | $1.07 |
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Recommended price each
$16.53
When to use this calculator
Use this for sublimation-compatible blanks: mugs, tumblers and polyester items. Cotton tees and DTF transfers belong on the heat press or DTF calculators.
Add the blank, ink, paper, press time, electricity, waste, packaging and a margin after fees. Breakable packaging is not optional.
How this calculator works
How we calculate this
- Materials = blank + ink + paper
- Labor = press minutes × rate
- Total cost = materials + labor + electricity + waste + packaging
- Price from margin after fees
Example
Example: a $3.80 mug wrap
$3.80 mug, $0.45 ink, $0.22 paper, 4 minutes at $16/hr, $0.06 power, 7% waste, $1.20 box, 50% margin, 6.5% fees.
- Breakable packaging is not optional.
- Waste should be higher while you learn a new mug shape.
How much should I charge?
Use the recommended price. Polymer mugs and large tumblers need their own blank and time inputs.
Pricing tips
- Count failed color matches as waste, not as a surprise.
- Paper size should match the wrap, not a leftover letter sheet assumed free.
Common mistakes
- Using cotton shirts as if they were polyester sublimation blanks.
- Forgetting cooling and packing time.
FAQ
How do I price sublimation products?
Add the compatible blank, ink, paper, press labor, waste and packaging, then apply a margin after fees.
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