Total Print Cost
$1.30
Filament
$1.00
Electric
$0.10
Total Print Cost
$1.30
$0.026/gram
Filament
$1.00
Electric
$0.10
Wear
$0.20
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Filament: 50/1000 × $20 = $1.00. Electric: 0.2kW × 4h × $0.12 = $0.10. Wear: 4 × $0.05 = $0.20.
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Filament: $7.50. Electric: $0.43. Wear: $0.90. Total: $8.83.
A typical small print (50g PLA, 4 hours) costs $1–$2 total: ~$1.00 filament + $0.10 electricity + $0.20 wear. Large prints can cost $5–$20+ depending on material.
| Material | Price/kg | Cost per 100g Print | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | $20 | $2.00 | Prototypes, decorative |
| PETG | $25 | $2.50 | Functional parts |
| ABS | $22 | $2.20 | Heat-resistant parts |
| Nylon | $40 | $4.00 | Mechanical parts |
For custom, one-off items, 3D printing is usually cheaper. For mass-produced items like phone cases, buying is cheaper. Printing saves most on replacement parts and custom solutions.
Most FDM printers draw 100–300W, averaging about 200W. A 10-hour print at $0.12/kWh costs $0.24 in electricity — a small fraction of total print cost.
Filament is 70–80% of cost. Also factor in printer depreciation ($0.05–$0.10/hour), failed prints (5–15% waste), bed adhesion consumables, and nozzle replacements.
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Last Updated: Jul 24, 2026
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