✏️ Tattoo Cost Estimator
Rough cost by size, detail and placement
About this calculator
Tattoo pricing depends on size, detail, and placement more than anything else. Enter the design size, detail level, body placement, and colour versus black-and-grey, and the estimator converts it into likely session hours multiplied by typical shop rates — a realistic price range before you book a consult.
Most shops charge $120 to $200+ per hour in Canada, with minimums around $80 to $100 for tiny pieces — so cost roughly equals hours × rate. Detail multiplies time: fine-line work and full colour take far longer per square inch than bold traditional designs.
Tip: Get the quote from the artist, not the calculator — this gives you a sanity range to spot outlier quotes and budget properly, but the artist's books set the real price.