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3D printing cost calculator

Estimate direct material and electricity costs per part. Use the total filament weight shown by your slicer, including supports, and your real spool and electricity prices.

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Part and supports weight (g)

Print time (h)

Spool price (€)

Usable filament in spool (g)

Filament only, excluding the empty spool.

Average printer power draw (W)

If possible, measure with a power meter.

Electricity price (€/kWh)

Estimated direct cost

3,41 €

per part · material + electricity

Filament: 3,30 €
Electricity: 0,11 €
Effective price per kg: 22,00 €

Formula: (part weight ÷ usable spool weight × spool price) + (W ÷ 1000 × hours × €/kWh). Excludes machine wear, labour, failures, packaging, shipping, markup and VAT. Starting values are illustrative only.

From direct cost to selling price

A profitable part must also pay for your time and the printer. Learn how to account for these costs before setting a price.

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