HTV size chart: how big to make your decal
Typical decal sizes for iron-on (HTV) and adhesive vinyl. These are ranges crafters use, not rules: measure your blank, and leave a little room on every side.
| Project | Decal width | Height | Where to put it | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult T-shirt, front | 9–11 in | up to 12 in | 2.5–3.5 in below the collar (about three fingers) | Design it: Adult T-shirt, front |
| Adult T-shirt, back | 10–12 in | up to 14 in | 3–4 in below the collar | |
| Adult hoodie, front | 8–10 in | up to 10 in | above the pocket, 3–4 in below the neckline | |
| Youth T-shirt | 7–9 in | up to 10 in | 2–3 in below the collar | Design it: Youth T-shirt |
| Toddler T-shirt | 5–7 in | up to 7 in | 1.5–2 in below the collar | Design it: Toddler T-shirt |
| Baby bodysuit (onesie) | 3.5–4.5 in | up to 5 in | 1–1.5 in below the neckline | Design it: Baby bodysuit (onesie) |
| Left chest / pocket | 3–4 in | up to 3.5 in | about 7–9 in down from the shoulder seam, centered over the left chest | Design it: Left chest / pocket |
| Sleeve | 1.5–3 in | up to 10 in long | centered on the sleeve, 1–2 in above the hem | |
| Tote bag | 8–10 in | up to 10 in | centered, 2–3 in below the top | Design it: Tote bag |
| Cap, front | 3–4.5 in | up to 2.25 in | centered on the front panel | Design it: Cap, front |
| Mug, one side (11 oz) | 3–3.5 in | up to 3.5 in | opposite the handle (left of it for left-handers) | Design it: Mug, one side (11 oz) |
| Tumbler, one side (20 oz) | 2.5–3.5 in | up to 5 in | centered, 1–2 in below the rim | Design it: Tumbler, one side (20 oz) |
| Tumbler, full wrap (20 oz skinny) | 9.3 in | 8.2 in | all the way around (check your tumbler: brands vary) | Design it: Tumbler, full wrap (20 oz skinny) |
Quick tips
- Measure the printable area of the actual shirt: a size small and a 3XL take very different decals.
- For kids' shirts, scale to the shirt, not the age: hold the paper pattern against it first.
- Iron-on is cut face down: turn on Mirror before cutting.
- Thin script lines under about 1.8 mm are hard to weed. Our files say how small they cut cleanly.
Open the editor and pick a project guide to see exactly how a design fits, or browse free designs.