3D Print Cost Calculator
Turn a print job into an itemized cost and an optional selling price. Combine material, electricity from average printer power, and extras, then apply markup on cost or a target margin on price.
Full job estimate
3D Print Cost Calculator
Itemize material, electricity, and extras, then apply markup or margin for a clear selling price (INR).
kWh = (W ÷ 1000) × hours · cost + markup → price
How to use it
- Enter material cost (use the Filament Cost Calculator if you need that first).
- Enter print duration as hours and minutes, plus average printer power (W) and your ₹/kWh tariff.
- Add optional extras (packaging, failed-print allowance, etc.).
- Choose markup on cost or target margin on price, then review the breakdown. Reset example restores the sample job.
Formula
kWh = (watts ÷ 1000) × print hours. Estimated cost = material + electricity + extras. Markup: price = cost × (1 + markup%). Margin: price = cost ÷ (1 − margin%).
Example
Example defaults: ₹100.80 material, 4 h 30 m at 120 W and ₹8/kWh ≈ ₹4.32 electricity, no extras → cost ≈ ₹105.12. With 30% markup, selling price ≈ ₹136.66. Cost and selling price are not the same.
Assumptions and limitations
- Power is an average draw estimate, not peak heater wattage.
- Markup and margin are different — do not treat them as interchangeable.
- Machine depreciation, labour, and overhead are not modeled separately here; fold them into extras or use a dedicated pricing workflow later.
- Money rounds to ₹0.01; kWh is shown to three decimals for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is profit divided by cost. Margin is profit divided by selling price. A 30% markup is not a 30% margin.
Does this include machine wear?
Not by default. Put depreciation or an hourly machine rate into Additional costs if you want it in the total.
Can I get material cost from filament usage?
Yes — estimate grams with the Filament Cost Calculator, then paste that ₹ amount into Material cost here.