Reference

DTF Pricing Formula

Transparent DTF pricing formula: materials, waste, labour and markup or margin.

Basic quoting

  1. Area (ft²) = (width × height) ÷ 144
  2. Materials = film + ink + powder
  3. Waste = materials × waste %
  4. Unit cost = materials + waste + labour
  5. Sell (markup) = unit cost × markup

Advanced shops replace lump ink/powder with roll film, CMYK/white ml, powder grams, electricity, overhead and target margin. Use the live DTF Cost Calculator for both modes.

Starting points only — verify with your film brand, garment cut and marketplace fees. Live tool: Open calculator · All references