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3D Printing Cost Calculator
The spool price tells you almost nothing about what a print costs, because a print uses a fraction of a spool and adds power and failure rate on top. Once you know the cost per gram, comparing slicer estimates against real prints becomes straightforward.
How it works
Filament used
Price per spool
Filament per spool
Print time
Printer power draw
Electricity price
Failure and waste allowance
Your time (optional)
Value of your time
Material cost per gram
Material
Electricity
Waste allowance
Your time
Total cost of the print
Share of a spool used
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the 3D Printing Cost Calculator?
Fill in the fields above โ the result recalculates instantly as you type. Everything runs in your browser, so the values you enter are never collected or stored.
Is this calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, requires no account, and works on phones, tablets and desktops.