Skip to content

Ink Coverage Calculator

Estimate screen print ink amounts by design area, mesh count, and print run size.

Inputs

in
in
%

% of design area with ink

Threads per inch

Results

Ink per Print

2.30 g

Total Ink

121 g

Total Ink

4.3 oz

Quarts Needed

1 qt

Track real costs and manage Screen Printing production in Artisan — free forever, no credit card

Start Free

Tips

1
Lower mesh counts (110) deposit more ink. Higher mesh (305) gives finer detail but less coverage.
2
Plastisol ink is thicker than water-based — adjust quantities accordingly.

Open formula

Ink Per Print = Design Area × Coverage% × Deposit Thickness × Density
Total = Ink Per Print × Number of Prints

Calculates ink volume from design area and wet film deposit, which varies by mesh count.

Want a copy of your results?

Email yourself a summary. No account required.

Your entire craft operation for $0 – $4.99/mo. Self-funded, so prices stay honest. Free tier forever. No credit card required.

See pricing →

From calculator to production

Save results, track costs

This calculator is built into every Screen Printing workspace. Save calculations to your workspace, email results, and access all 25+ calculators. Free forever on the $0 plan. No credit card required.