Calculate your printing costsdown to the cent.
Material, electricity, wear and margin – in real time. Transparent, free and no sign-up.
Recommended selling price
Cost breakdown
Recommended accessories & money-saving tips
Carefully selected products that lower your printing costs and increase your success rate.
All-round PLA Filament
1kg spool · high dimensional accuracy
- ±0.02mm tolerance
- No warping, easy printing
- Universal for all FDM printers
Power meter plug
Exact wattage measurement
- Real-time consumption in watts
- kWh & cost display
- App control & analysis
Nozzle cleaning set
Lowers failure rate
- Needles 0.15–0.4mm
- Reliably removes residual filament
- Extends nozzle lifespan
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Frequently asked questions
Most FDM printers range between 70 and 150 watts during printing – including heated bed and hotend. A typical 4-hour print at 120W and €0.35/kWh costs about €0.17. A power meter plug gives you a much more accurate reading of your actual consumption.
PLA is the cheapest and most beginner-friendly material – usually €18–25 per 1kg spool. PETG and ABS are slightly higher, technical filaments like nylon or TPU are more expensive. For the cost calculation the price per gram is enough; the calculator handles the conversion automatically.
For hobby use without profit intent, a 0% margin is fine. When selling, aim for a 20–50% markup on total costs, depending on market conditions, post-processing effort and customer service. Also factor in any platform fees and packaging costs.