Free tool

3D Printing Cost Estimator

Calculate the estimated cost of an FDM or FFF print from filament use, electricity, printer wear, and failed-print allowance.

Processing

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Print Inputs

Use slicer estimates for filament weight and print time.

Material

Spool price ($) Spool weight (kg) Filament used (g)

Energy

Print time (hours) Printer power (W) Electricity ($/kWh)

Machine Wear

Printer cost ($) Expected lifespan (hours)

Risk

Failure rate (%)

Cost per gram

$0.00

Estimated total

$0.00

Estimated cost per successful print.

Cost Breakdown

Material: $0.00
Electricity: $0.00
Machine wear: $0.00
Failure markup: $0.00

Typical Inputs

Desktop printers often average 100-150 W while printing.
Heated chambers or large beds may run closer to 200-400 W.
Common desktop printer lifespans are roughly 3,000-10,000 print hours.

How to Use It

Enter your spool price, spool weight, and slicer-reported filament usage to estimate material cost. Add slicer print time, average printer power, and your utility rate for electricity.

Machine wear is optional but useful for paid jobs. The estimator spreads printer cost over expected print-hour lifespan, then adds the share used by this print.

Reducing Print Cost

Lower infill where strength is not critical.
Orient the model to reduce supports and failed overhangs.
Buy common materials in bulk when storage conditions are controlled.
Keep first-layer calibration stable to reduce failed-print markup.