Filament Cost Calculator
Calculate what a 3D print costs: filament, power, wear and tear, and failed prints.
The cost of a 3D print consists of material (weight of the print × price per gram), electricity (consumption × time × price per kWh), wear (nozzle, build plate, maintenance), and a markup for failed prints. Only counting filament gives too low an amount.
You read the weight of the print and print time from your slicer. The average consumption of a printer is often between 80 and 200 watts, and is lower than the power on the nameplate, because the heating is not continuously on. Measure it with a power meter for the most accurate result. Support material and waste are included in the weight your slicer reports. Calculate your electricity per device further with the Electricity Costs tool.