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Tattoo Price Estimator

Estimate tattoo cost from design size, complexity, color, and artist hourly rate.

Inputs

sq in
$
$

Results

Estimated Cost

$450.00

≈ 8 tanks of gas

Price Range (Low)$383.00
Price Range (High)$540.00
Estimated Hours3 hrs
Sessions Needed1
Tip (15%)$68.00
Tip (25%)$113.00
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Select the tattoo style: black and grey, traditional, neo-traditional, realism, or watercolor.
  2. Enter the estimated size: small (under 2 in), medium (2-5 in), or large (5+ in).
  3. Set your studio hourly rate.
  4. Input the estimated hours based on complexity and your experience with similar pieces.
  5. Review the Estimated Price Range and the Deposit Amount (typically 20-30% of total).

How the result changes with Design Size

Design SizeEstimated Cost
51$1,148.00
176$3,960.00
325$7,313.00
450$10,125.00

What each input means

Design Size
Approximate area of the tattoo in square inches
Complexity
Level of detail in the design
Color Work
Amount of color in the tattoo
Artist Hourly Rate
Hourly rate of the tattoo artist
Shop Minimum
Minimum charge for any tattoo

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Design Size = 20, Complexity = 2, Color Work = 0, Artist Hourly Rate = 150 = 5 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Estimated Cost
    Estimated Cost
    450 = $450
  3. Calculate Price Range
    Price Range
    383 = $383
  4. Calculate Price Range
    Price Range
    540 = $540

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