Cost Calculators
3D Printing Cost Calculator
Build a transparent print cost from user-entered material price, print weight, runtime, power, labor, failure rate, and markup.
Breakdown
| Material cost | 0 |
|---|---|
| Electricity cost | 0 |
| Machine cost | 0 |
| Labor cost | 0 |
| Failure allowance | 0 |
| Total cost | 0 |
| Suggested quote price | 0 |
Printable Summary
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the Material type, Material price, Print weight values from your slicer, printer profile, or shop notes.
- Add optional fields such as Machine hourly cost, Labor time, Labor rate when they apply to your pricing workflow.
- Review the suggested quote price and the supporting breakdown before copying or printing anything.
Inputs and Assumptions
| Material type | Used for the printable summary only. |
|---|---|
| Material price | Enter this value in $/kg. |
| Print weight | Enter this value in g. |
| Print time | Enter this value in hours. |
| Printer power | Enter this value in W. |
| Electricity rate | Enter this value in $/kWh. |
| Machine hourly cost | Enter this value in $/h. |
| Labor time | Enter this value in hours. |
| Labor rate | Enter this value in $/h. |
| Failure rate | Enter this value in %. |
| Markup | Enter this value in %. |
3D Printing Cost Calculator example
Using the default sample values on this page, the calculator updates the suggested quote price locally in your browser. Replace the sample values with your own material, printer, labor, and calibration assumptions before using the result.
Formula
Material cost = material price per kg / 1000 × print weight. Electricity = watts / 1000 × print hours × electricity rate. Total cost = material + electricity + machine + labor + failure allowance. Quote price = total cost × (1 + markup %).
Limits of This Calculator
- The result is an estimate, not a guaranteed shop price or firmware recommendation.
- PrintCostCalc does not fetch live prices, connect to a printer, upload model files, or save quote data.
- Use your slicer, printer documentation, and real test prints to confirm assumptions when accuracy matters.
FAQ
Does this calculator use live filament prices?
No. Enter your own material price and other shop rates.
Can I print the quote summary?
Yes. The calculator creates a local printable summary in your browser.