3D printing cost guides
Everything the calculator computes, explained: what goes into the cost of a print, how to turn cost into a sale price, and where the money actually goes.
How Much Does 3D Printing Cost?The four cost factors, typical prices, and a worked example from 125 g of PLA.
How to Price 3D Prints for SaleFrom true cost to a defensible sale price: markup ranges, failure buffers and a worked quote.
How Much Electricity Does a 3D Printer Use?Typical wattage by printer type and what a 6-hour print actually costs on your tariff.
Cost by material
PLA cost ($20–30/kg)The default 3D printing material — and the cheapest per gram.
PETG cost ($22–35/kg)Tougher and heat-resistant — for a small premium over PLA.
ABS cost ($18–30/kg)Cheap per gram — but the enclosure and energy change the math.
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