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Print Cost Calculator

Work out what a 3D print actually costs — material, power, labor, wear on the machine, a buffer for failed prints, and your margin — all in one place.

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Job Details

Print time (hours)Print time (minutes)Filament used (g)Filament price ($/kg)Electricity price ($/kWh)Printer power draw (W)Labor rate ($/hour)Machine wear & tear ($/hour)Expected failure rate (%)Profit margin (%)

Summary

Total print time3h 30m

Filament used45 g

Failure buffer5%

Margin applied30%

Cost Breakdown

Material$0.90

Electricity$0.04

Labor$7.00

Wear & tear$1.05

Failure buffer$0.47

Cost (incl. failure buffer)$9.47

Margin$2.84

Suggested price$12.30

This is a rough guide based on the numbers you enter — always double-check against your own real costs before pricing a job.

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