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T-Shirt Pricing Calculator

Not sure how much to charge for a t-shirt? Enter your costs and see the retail price that hits your target margin — plus your profit after fees.

Estimates only — fees vary by country, plan and category. Adjust the Advanced settings for your exact rates.

How to price a t-shirt

1

Enter your costs

Type in your product/base cost, shipping, and the price you sell at.

2

Pick where you sell

Choose Etsy, Shopify or your own store so the right fees apply.

3

See your real profit

Get profit per order, margin, break-even price and a monthly estimate — instantly.

This free t-shirt pricing calculator answers the question every seller asks: how much should I charge for a t-shirt? Enter what your shirt costs — whether that's a print-on-demand base cost or your own blank plus printing — and the tool shows your profit, margin, break-even price and the price needed for a 30% margin, after marketplace and payment fees. Works for DTG, DTF, screen-printed and sublimation shirts.

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Frequently asked questions

How much should I charge for a t-shirt?

Most print-on-demand t-shirts sell for $22–$30. Start from your cost, add marketplace fees, and price for at least a 30% margin. Enter your blank/print cost above to see the exact figure.

How much does it cost to make a t-shirt?

Print-on-demand base costs are typically $8–$13 per shirt. Printing your own with DTF or screen printing can be cheaper per unit at volume but has setup costs. Enter your real cost to see your margin.

What's a healthy t-shirt profit margin?

Aim for 30–50% after fees. The calculator shows your margin live and suggests a price for a 30% margin.

Does this work for screen printing and DTG?

Yes. Enter your per-shirt cost for any method — DTG, DTF, screen printing or sublimation — and the pricing maths is the same.

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