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
Enter your costs
Type in your product/base cost, shipping, and the price you sell at.
Pick where you sell
Choose Etsy, Shopify or your own store so the right fees apply.
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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✨ Start creating free →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.