T-Shirt Print Size &
Placement Calculator
Find the exact print dimensions for your design. Select your garment type, size, and placement to get recommended width, height, and pixel resolution for production-ready artwork.
Recommended Print Dimensions
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| Size | Width | Height | Pixels @300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 9" / 22.9 cm | 10" / 25.4 cm | 2700 × 3000 |
| M | 10" / 25.4 cm | 11" / 27.9 cm | 3000 × 3300 |
| L | 11" / 27.9 cm | 12" / 30.5 cm | 3300 × 3600 |
| XL | 11.5" / 29.2 cm | 12.5" / 31.8 cm | 3450 × 3750 |
| 2XL | 12" / 30.5 cm | 13" / 33 cm | 3600 × 3900 |
| 3XL | 12.5" / 31.8 cm | 13.5" / 34.3 cm | 3750 × 4050 |
How to Use the T-Shirt Design Size Chart
Getting the right print size is critical for professional-looking apparel. A design that's too small looks like a sample, while one that's too large can bleed past seams. This calculator gives you industry-standard dimensions based on garment type, size, and print placement.
Print Placement Guide
Center Chest — The most popular placement. Positioned 3–4 inches below the collar, centered horizontally. Works for logos, text, and medium-sized graphics. Standard width is 9–12 inches depending on garment size.
Full Front — A large print covering most of the front. Starts about 3 inches below the collar and extends down past the chest. Width ranges from 11–15 inches. Best for bold graphics and all-over designs.
Left Chest — A small print positioned over the heart, about 3 inches below the shoulder seam. Typically 3.5–4.5 inches square. The standard for brand logos, initials, and minimal designs.
Full Back — Same dimensions as full front, applied to the back of the garment. Great for large graphics, names, and numbers.
Oversized Front — For streetwear brands wanting maximum visual impact. Larger than full front, with widths from 14–17 inches. The design intentionally pushes past traditional boundaries.
What DPI Should I Use?
For screen printing and DTF transfers, use 300 DPI for the best quality. This means a 12 × 15 inch center chest design should be 3600 × 4500 pixels. For web mockups and previews, 72 DPI is sufficient. Use the pixel calculator above to get exact dimensions for your target DPI.
Tips for Different Garments
Hoodies — Account for the kangaroo pocket. Center chest prints sit higher than on t-shirts to avoid overlap. Height is typically shorter (8–11 inches vs 10–13 for t-shirts).
Oversized T-Shirts — The wider silhouette allows for larger prints. Scale up 1–2 inches compared to regular t-shirts for proportional coverage.
Caps — Front panel space is limited to approximately 4 × 2.5 inches. Keep designs simple with clean lines — fine details get lost at this size.
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