Cost & Planning
Print Cost Calculator
Calculate the true cost of your 3D print — filament, electricity, labor, machine depreciation, and failure rate — with visual breakdown and profit pricing.
What this tool solves
Most people underestimate print costs by 30–50% because they only count filament. This calculator reveals the full picture — material, power, your time, machine wear, and failed prints — so you can budget or price accurately.
Enter material & time
Input filament weight, price per kg, print time, and power consumption from your slicer.
Add labor & machine costs
Expand advanced options to include your hourly rate, printer purchase cost, lifespan, and typical failure rate.
Get true cost & pricing
See a visual cost breakdown with donut chart, then use the markup slider to calculate your suggested selling price.
Material & Time
Check your slicer for estimated weight
Price per 1 kg spool
Estimated time from slicer
120W Bambu · 200W Ender · 350W Voron
US $0.12 · EU $0.25 · UK $0.30
Prep, removal, post-processing (hrs)
Your hourly rate for labor
Purchase price of your printer
Expected total print hours
Typical: 5–15% for FDM printing
Cost Breakdown
Reasonable cost for this print size
Suggested Price
$9.93
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How Much Does 3D Printing Really Cost?
The true cost of a 3D print goes far beyond filament. Material, electricity, labor (prep and post-processing), machine depreciation, and print failure rates all add up. Our calculator accounts for all five cost dimensions so you can see where your money actually goes.
A typical Benchy costs around $0.50 when you include everything, while a large functional part can exceed $15. If you sell prints, the built-in markup slider helps you set profitable pricing with a single drag.
Most online calculators only cover material and electricity — roughly 60% of the real picture. By factoring in labor time, printer wear, and the inevitable failed prints, this tool gives you the number you can actually rely on.