🖨 3D Print Cost Calculator

How the 3D print cost is calculated

The calculator adds up every real cost of one printed piece, then applies your markup:

• Filament — grams ÷ 1000 × price per kg, for each color separately.
• Electricity — print hours × average printer power (W) ÷ 1000 × price per kWh.
• Printer wear — print hours × printer price ÷ expected lifetime in hours.
• Failures — a percentage added on top of filament, electricity and wear.
• Labor and packaging — post-processing minutes × your hourly rate, plus packaging.

Selling price = cost × (1 + markup), raised so the platform fee does not eat your profit. Tax (VAT) is added on top for the customer.

FAQ

How much should I charge for 3D printing?

Start from your real cost, including your time, never from filament alone. Then add a markup: 100% doubles the cost. Check what similar items sell for in your market and adjust from there.

Where do I find the grams and print time?

In your slicer (Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, Cura) after slicing. For several pieces on one plate, turn on “Batch print” and enter the totals — the calculator divides them by the number of pieces.

How much electricity does a 3D printer use?

The average draw while printing is usually well below the rated maximum, because the bed and nozzle only need full power while heating up. A plug-in watt meter gives the exact figure for your printer.

Is my data saved or sent anywhere?

Your values are stored only in your own browser so they are there next time. Nothing you enter is sent to a server.

Is the calculator free?

Yes, completely free, with no sign-up.