Tie Dye Calculator — Dye Solution & Prep Amounts
Work out dye solution volumes and fabric prep amounts for tie dye projects.
Weight of one item
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Total colours
Enter the technique
Cost per dye bottle (optional)
How We Calculate This
The calculator estimates ~8g dye powder per 100g of fabric, divided across your chosen number of colours.
Different techniques use more or less dye: crumple uses ~20% more, stripes ~20% less, and dip dye ~40% less than spiral.
Soda ash and water quantities are calculated proportionally to the total fabric weight being dyed.
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Last updated: 2025-02-20
All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities before purchasing materials.