Factor in your real costs - blanks, screens, ink, finishing - and see your true margins instantly.
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Start by describing your print job in the text box at the top of the calculator. Type it the way you'd describe it to another printer. Something like "200 black Bella Canvas 3001 tees, 3 color front print, sizes S through 2XL." The AI reads your description and fills in the form automatically.
Every field is editable after the AI fills it in, so you can adjust anything it got wrong or left blank. If you'd rather skip the AI entirely, just fill out the form manually. The pricing math works the same either way.
Once your job details are set, the calculator instantly shows your cost breakdown, suggested retail price, and profit margin. Change any input and the numbers update in real time.
Most screen printing calculators miss the variables that actually move the needle on profitability. This one doesn't.
Screen printing pricing comes down to a simple formula: garment cost + decoration cost per location + setup fees distributed across quantity + finishing costs + your profit margin.
The reason pricing feels complicated is that each of those components has variables hiding inside it. Decoration cost changes based on how many ink colors you're printing, whether the garment is light or dark, and what type of ink you're using. Setup fees are fixed per screen, so they hit small orders hard and nearly disappear on large runs. Finishing adds per-piece costs that are easy to forget during quoting.
Here's what typical screen printing costs look like at common order quantities:
| Order size | 1 color, light garment | 2 colors, light garment | 3+ colors, dark garment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 pieces | $12-18 per shirt | $14-22 per shirt | $18-28 per shirt |
| 48 pieces | $8-14 per shirt | $10-18 per shirt | $14-22 per shirt |
| 72 pieces | $6-12 per shirt | $8-15 per shirt | $12-20 per shirt |
| 144 pieces | $5-10 per shirt | $7-12 per shirt | $9-16 per shirt |
| 500+ pieces | $4-8 per shirt | $5-10 per shirt | $7-12 per shirt |
These ranges include garment cost, screens, ink, and labor for a standard front print on mid-range blanks like the Bella+Canvas 3001 or Gildan 5000. Your actual numbers will vary based on your shop's overhead, the specific blank you're using, and your target margin. The calculator above uses your inputs to give you exact figures instead of ranges.
The most common pricing mistake is confusing markup with margin. A $5 garment sold at $10 is a 100% markup, but only a 50% margin. Most profitable screen printing shops target 30-50% gross margin on completed jobs. The formula:
Selling Price = Total Cost / (1 - Desired Margin%)
For a 40% margin on a job that costs $12.50 per piece: $12.50 / 0.60 = $20.83 per shirt.
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