How this 3d printing cost calculator works
Filament cost uses grams ÷ 1,000 × price per kilogram. Electricity uses printer kWh × utility rate. Machine-time overhead is hourly allowance × print hours.
How to use it
- Filament used. Enter the value in g.
- Filament price. Enter the value in $/kg.
- Average printer power. Enter the value in W.
- Print time. Enter the value in hours.
- Electricity rate. Enter the value in $/kWh.
- Machine wear/overhead. Enter the value in $/hour.
- Request the result. Add your email, then select “Email & show my result.”
What to do with the number
Labor, failed-print risk, post-processing, shipping and profit are not included unless you add them separately to your price. Use slicer-reported filament grams and estimated print time after the model is sliced for the most useful estimate.
Planning estimate
Use this result as a starting point, not a guarantee. Product specifications, site conditions, manufacturer guidance, local codes, taxes, labor, tolerances, and rounding can change the real requirement or cost.