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Sublimation cheat sheets
The two tables crafters look up constantly, press temperatures in both units, and print sizes in pixels at 300 DPI.
Sublimation temperature chart, °F to °C
Common heat-press temperatures. The sublimation sweet spot is 350–400°F.
| °F | °C | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 320°F | 160°C | Low-temp / delicate blanks outside range |
| 350°F | 177°C | Cheap thin-coat mugs, ornaments (low end) |
| 360°F | 182°C | Ceramic ornaments, magic mugs |
| 375°F | 191°C | 11oz / 15oz mugs, phone cases |
| 385°F | 196°C | Coasters, keychains, puzzles, onesies |
| 390°F | 199°C | Totes, pillow covers, mousepads, garden flags |
| 400°F | 204°C | Tumblers, t-shirts, hoodies, aluminum, glass, slate |
| 425°F | 218°C | Upper limit, scorch risk on most blanks outside range |
Print sizes in pixels @ 300 DPI
Design at these pixel sizes for a sharp print at the physical size.
| Print size | Pixels @300 DPI | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 in | 1200 × 1800 | Photo panels, small ornament sheets |
| 5 × 7 in | 1500 × 2100 | Photo slates, flat ornaments |
| 8.5 × 11 in | 2550 × 3300 | Letter sheet, mug wraps, small designs |
| 9.3 × 8.2 in | 2790 × 2460 | 20oz skinny tumbler full wrap |
| 9 × 3.5 in | 2700 × 1050 | 11oz mug print area |
| 10 × 10 in | 3000 × 3000 | Adult t-shirt front print |
| 11 × 14 in | 3300 × 4200 | Large photo panels |
| 13 × 19 in | 3900 × 5700 | Wide-format sheet (ET-8550 class) |
Conversion FAQ
Quick answers to the unit questions that trip crafters up.
400°F is 204°C. It's the most common sublimation temperature, used for stainless tumblers, polyester shirts, hoodies, aluminum panels and glass. The general sublimation range is 350–400°F (177–204°C).
Conversions are exact (temperature) or rounded to sensible craft precision. Pixel values use the 300 DPI print standard, the resolution sublimation transfers should be designed at.
