3D Printing Cost Calculator
A free 3D print calculator for filament, power, machine wear and labor.
How to use the 3D print calculator
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Start with your print
Copy weight and time from your slicer.
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Make it your own
Add the costs that matter to you.
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Price with clarity
Turn your costs into a customer quote.
One plate. Numbers you can check.
The example uses 100 g, 2 hours, a $20/1,000 g spool, 150 W at $0.15/kWh, a $500 printer over 10,000 productive hours, 15 minutes at $20/h, and $0.50 of extras. No failure reserve is added.
Illustrative examples, not market prices. Replace them with your own costs.
How we calculate| USD plate cost | Pieces | Average cost per piece |
|---|---|---|
| $7.645 → $7.65 | 1 | $7.65 |
| $7.645 → $7.65 | 5 | $1.53 |
Every little cost, accounted for.
Filament is only part of the picture. A useful estimate includes your printer, your time, and the finishing touches.
How we calculateMaterial
Filament used ÷ spool weight × spool price
Electricity
Watts ÷ 1,000 × print hours × cost per kWh
Labor
Hands-on minutes ÷ 60 × your hourly rate
3D printing cost calculator FAQ
Where do I find the weight and print time?
Your slicer shows both after preparing a model. Use the totals for the whole plate, including supports and purge material that your slicer already counted.
Is print time the same as labor time?
No. Print time runs the machine; labor is the time you spend preparing, handling and finishing the job. Adding the same hours to both can overstate your costs.
What is the difference between margin and markup?
With a $2 cost, 40% markup gives a $2.80 price. A 40% profit margin gives a $3.33 price. Markup is a percentage of cost; margin is a percentage of the selling price.
What happens to my numbers?
Calculations happen in this browser. Your last valid settings are saved on this device if storage is available. A copied calculation link contains your cost settings, so only share it with someone who should see them. Customer quotes leave out your internal costs.