What is the most accurate 3D printing cost calculator?

CalcuMake's advanced calculator supports multi-plate calculations with up to 10 plates and 16 filaments per plate, providing the most detailed cost breakdown including filament, electricity, labor, and machine depreciation. Unlike basic calculators, it handles complex multi-material prints and batch production scenarios.

How do you calculate 3D printing costs?

Calculate 3D printing costs by adding: (1) Filament cost = weight (grams) × price per kg ÷ 1000, (2) Electricity = print time (hours) × printer wattage × electricity rate per kWh, (3) Labor = time × hourly rate, (4) Machine depreciation = printer cost ÷ expected lifetime prints. CalcuMake automates all these calculations.

How much does 3D printing cost per hour?

3D printing costs $0.50-$2.00 per hour for hobbyist FDM printers, including filament (~$0.30/hr), electricity (~$0.05/hr), and machine wear (~$0.15-1.65/hr depending on printer cost). Professional printers can cost $5-50/hr. Use CalcuMake to calculate exact costs for your specific setup.

Can I calculate costs for multiple 3D prints at once?

Yes, CalcuMake supports multi-plate calculations, allowing you to calculate costs for up to 10 build plates simultaneously with different filaments and settings for each plate. This is perfect for batch production or comparing different print configurations.

Is there a free 3D printing cost calculator?

Yes, CalcuMake offers a free advanced 3D printing calculator with no signup required. It includes multi-plate support, PDF export, CSV export, multi-currency calculations, and 7 language support. All core features are completely free forever.

How do I calculate 3D printing costs?

CalcuMake calculates 3D printing costs by combining filament costs (based on weight and spool price), electricity costs (power consumption × print time × energy rate), labor costs (prep and post-processing time), and machine upkeep costs (depreciation and repairs).

What currencies does CalcuMake support?

CalcuMake supports USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, and AUD with automatic formatting and precision for each currency.

Can I track multiple 3D printers?

Yes, CalcuMake allows you to manage multiple printers with individual power consumption, purchase costs, and payoff tracking for each printer.

Does CalcuMake include electricity costs?

Yes, CalcuMake automatically calculates electricity costs based on your printer's power consumption, print duration, and your local energy rate per kWh.

Is CalcuMake free to use?

Yes, CalcuMake is completely free to use with all features including cost calculation, printer management, and project invoicing.

Calculator Settings

Saved Calculations

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Job Name

Machine Settings

Print Technology

FDM (Filament) Resin (SLA/DLP)

Choose your printer technology - this will update all plates below

Printer Profile (Optional) Select a printer to auto-fill machine settings Printer profiles are AI-generated estimates based on web research. Always verify specifications with your printer's manual.

Power Consumption (W)

Machine Cost

Payoff Period (years)

Labor Settings

Prep Time (mins)

Prep Rate ($/hr)

Post-Processing Time (mins)

Post Rate ($/hr)

Build Plates

Add up to 10 build plates. Each plate can have multiple filaments and custom settings.

Additional Costs

Units Number of units to produce

Failure Rate (%) Percentage to account for failed prints

Shipping Cost

Other Costs

Why CalcuMake?

Support for up to 10 build plates

Mix up to 16 filaments per plate

Auto-save to browser (no data loss)

Export to PDF or CSV instantly

Real-time cost calculations

No signup required to use

Cost Summary

Filament $0.00

Electricity $0.00

Labor $0.00

Machine $0.00

Other $0.00

Grand Total

$0.00

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CalcuMake 3D Print Cost Estimate

Generated January 15, 2026

Job Information

Job Name:
Date:	2026-01-15

Cost Breakdown

Item	Cost
Filament Cost	$0.00
Electricity Cost	$0.00
Labor Cost	$0.00
Machine Cost	$0.00
Other Costs	$0.00
GRAND TOTAL	$0.00

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