3D Print Cost, Price, and Profit Calculator
Built for small makers and sellers who need a clear pricing baseline. It shows the real print cost, suggests a selling price based on your profit margin target, and makes the math visible so you can adjust it for your market.
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All results are shown in the currency you select above. Tip: set failure rate to 0% if you do not want to account for reprints.
Results
Currency: USD ($)
- Filament$0.00
- Electricity$0.00
- Labor / setup$0.00
- Packaging$0.00
- Base cost$0.00
- Failure rate0%
How Pricing Works
We start with your material, electricity, and any labor or packaging. Then we adjust for print failures, because real production is not perfect. Finally, we apply your profit margin to suggest a selling price that leaves room for profit.
In simple terms: costs → failure buffer → margin. If the result feels too high or too low for your market, adjust the margin or your assumptions. If you want to learn how pricing works in more detail, start with the guide.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your filament price per kg and the grams used in the print.
- Enter print time, electricity rate, and average printer wattage.
- Add any labor, setup, or packaging cost you want to include.
- Set a profit margin target you would feel good about.
- Use the suggested price as a starting point, then adjust for market reality.
Formulas and Assumptions (Transparent)
| Item | Formula | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filament cost | (Filament price per kg / 1000) × grams used | Simple material cost only. |
| Electricity cost | (Wattage / 1000) × hours × cost per kWh | Uses average wattage, not peak spikes. |
| Base production cost | Filament + electricity + labor + packaging | Failure rate is applied after this step. |
| Failure-adjusted cost | Base cost ÷ (1 − failure rate) | Example: 10% failure means divide by 0.90. |
| Suggested price | Failure-adjusted cost ÷ (1 − margin) | Margin is profit as a percent of selling price. |
| Estimated profit | Suggested price − failure-adjusted cost | Shows expected profit if you sell at the suggested price. |
FAQ
Is the suggested price the final price I should charge?
No. It is a baseline. Adjust for market demand, complexity, shipping rules, and your positioning.
Should I use a profit margin or markup?
This calculator uses profit margin on selling price. If you prefer markup, adjust the margin input until the price fits your target.
What if my power usage is unknown?
Use a reasonable average wattage. For most desktop printers, 100–200 watts is a practical starting range.
How should I use the failure rate?
If you occasionally reprint parts, use your average failure rate. If you have very consistent prints, set it to 0%.