How to Calculate Sublimation Labor and Overhead
Time setup and active work, separate operator time from machine time, and allocate equipment, electricity and overhead without duplicate costs.
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Worked examples and practical explanations for makers who want to protect both profit and time.
Start with a working calculator, then use the focused guides to verify product cost, labor, fees and order decisions.
Time setup and active work, separate operator time from machine time, and allocate equipment, electricity and overhead without duplicate costs.
Read the guide →See how markup and margin produce different prices from the same cost, then calculate either target correctly after fixed and percentage fees.
Read the guide →Use a replacement-cycle log to measure ink cost per usable transfer while capturing priming, cleaning, tests, failed prints and changing design coverage.
Read the guide →Find the zero-profit line for a sublimation order, compare full-cost and labor-excluded results, and calculate monthly break-even units.
Read the guide →Separate standard production from artwork, proofing, revisions and per-item customization, then reverse selling fees to quote personalized sublimation work.
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