Not sure what size your design should be on a T-shirt? Use our free T-shirt design size calculator to get a practical starting size based on the garment type, shirt size and design placement.
Choose your options below to see a recommended design width, height and placement for Cricut, HTV, DTF, sublimation and other personalised shirt projects.
1 Choose Your Shirt
2 Choose Your Design Placement
Choose where you plan to place your design and your preferred measurement unit.
3 Your Recommended Design Size
DESIGN
Adult Medium – Full Front
Suggested placement:
Start around 2.5–3 inches below the bottom of the collar and centre the design horizontally.
If using a PNG at 300 DPI:
Width: 2700–3300 pixels
Height: 2400–3000 pixels
4 Check Before You Cut
Before cutting your SVG or printing your PNG, measure the actual garment and compare the recommended design size against the available printable area.
A wide quote, tall graphic or circular design may need to be adjusted even when using the same garment size.
Quick T-Shirt Design Size Guide
These are handy starting points for common clothing projects:
| Garment | Typical Design Width |
|---|---|
| Adult T-Shirt | 9–11 in |
| Women’s / Fitted T-Shirt | 8–10 in |
| Kids’ T-Shirt | 6–8 in |
| Baby Bodysuit | 4–6 in |
| Left Chest | 3–4.5 in |
Design proportions matter. Use these figures as a starting point and adjust visually to suit your particular garment and artwork.
