3D print cost
Paste the weight and time from your slicer and get the full cost: filament, electricity and printer wear. Add a markup to price prints for sale.
g
$ or your currency
hours
W
Typical FDM 80–150 W
%
Printer price ÷ expected life in hours, e.g. 300 ÷ 3000 = 0.10
%
How it works
Filament = grams ÷ 1000 × spool price × (1 + waste %). Electricity = kW × hours × rate. Wear = hours × (printer price ÷ expected lifetime hours).
Units are whatever you type: use one currency consistently for spool price, electricity and wear.
Assumptions
- Wattage is an average; heat-up draws more
- Fold nozzles, build plates and other consumables into the wear rate
- Post-processing and labor not included
FAQ
How much does a typical PLA print cost?
A 45 g, 3.5-hour print on a $20 spool costs roughly $1.00 in filament, $0.06 in electricity and $0.35 in wear — about $1.40 total.
What markup do people use when selling prints?
Hobby sellers commonly price at 3–5× material cost (200–400% markup), then add design and finishing time at an hourly rate.