Worked Examples
3D Printing Cost and Calibration Examples
Use these example calculations to understand the inputs, outputs, formulas, and assumptions behind the calculators.
How to Price a 100g PLA Print A worked 100g PLA print pricing example with material, electricity, labor, failure allowance, and markup. How to Calculate Filament Cost per Gram Calculate filament cost per gram and print material cost from a spool price and spool weight. Resin Print Cost Example A resin print cost example using price per liter, resin volume, and a supports or waste percentage. PLA vs PETG Print Cost Compare two user-entered material prices for the same print weight before adding labor or markup. FDM vs Resin Print Cost Compare a simple FDM material estimate with a resin volume estimate using manually entered rates. Klipper Rotation Distance Example A worked Klipper rotation_distance example from a 100 mm commanded extrusion test. Marlin E-steps Example A worked Marlin-style E-steps example from current E-steps, commanded extrusion, and measured extrusion. 0.4mm Nozzle Volumetric Flow Example Calculate volumetric flow for a 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2mm layer height, and 80 mm/s print speed.