3D Print Cost Estimator
Filament, power, machine wear, labor & retail markup — with cost breakdown.
Print Parameters
$
g
g
Labor = your active minutes only (setup + cleanup). Print hours are passive — billed as wear, not hourly labor.
Recommended Sale Price
$18.39 USD
Net Production Cost
$11.49
Filament Cost
$3.12
Electricity
$0.12
Wear + Labor
$8.25
Where the cost goes
Filament
Power
Wear+Labor
You profit $X per print — Y% margin.
Did you know?
The first 3D-printed organ transplant was a jawbone in 2012 — and NASA once sent a 3D printer to the ISS to manufacture spare tools in orbit.
Formula Guide
Total Cost = (Filament g × $/g) + (kWh × Rate) + Wear + Labor
Recommended price = production cost × (1 + markup).
FAQs
What markup is standard?
50% to 150% is standard for custom 3D printed parts. The 60% default is a healthy mid-point.
Should I count setup time?
Yes — model prep and post-processing are often 2-3x the print time. Add them to labor hours.