3D Printing Cost Calculator
Calculate material, labor, and total costs for your 3D printing projects
Calculate 3D Printing Costs
Material Properties
Density: 1.27 g/cm³
Filament Usage
Calculated Values
Length: 0.0 cm
Weight: 0.000 kg
Volume: 0.00 cm³
Labor Costs
Include electricity and machine wear costs
Labor cost per hour of printing
Pricing
Profit margin on top of costs
Cost Breakdown
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Material Cost
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Labor Cost
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Markup (10%)
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Total Final Price
Cost Analysis
Material per gram: $0.0000
Cost per hour: $0.00
Cost per cm: $0.0000
Profit margin: 0.0%
Common Filament Properties
ABS1.05 g/cm³
PLA1.27 g/cm³
PETG1.25 g/cm³
PETT1.45 g/cm³
HIPS1.04 g/cm³
TPU1.3 g/cm³
Cost Estimation Tips
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Include electricity costs in your hourly rate (typically $0.05-0.15/hour)
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Factor in printer wear and maintenance costs
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Add time for post-processing (support removal, sanding)
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Consider failed prints - add 10-20% waste factor
Quick Reference
Standard Spool:
1 kg ≈ 330m (1.75mm PLA)
Typical Print Speeds:
50-100 mm/s for quality prints
Layer Heights:
0.1-0.3mm (0.2mm standard)
Infill Density:
10-20% for prototypes, 50%+ for strength
Understanding 3D Printing Costs
Material Cost Calculation
Material cost is calculated using the formula: material cost = density × volume × price per kg. The volume depends on filament length and diameter.
Labor Cost Components
- •Electricity consumption (printer + heated bed)
- •Machine wear and depreciation
- •Operator time for setup and monitoring
- •Post-processing time
Pricing Strategy
Prototyping (Low Volume)
Higher markup (50-100%) due to setup time and customization
Production (High Volume)
Lower markup (20-30%) with economies of scale
Complex Prints
Account for support material and longer print times
Key Formulas
Volume Calculation:
V = π × (d/2)² × LWhere d = diameter, L = length
Final Price:
Price = (Material + Labor) × (1 + Markup%)