3D Print Profit Calculator
Calculate break-even costs and suggested retail prices for your 3D printing side-hustle.
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A 100% margin doubles your suggested price.
Why should I charge for electricity?
While a single print might only cost cents in electricity, running a print farm or long 40+ hour prints adds up quickly. A standard printer consumes about 200W-300W. Over a month of continuous printing, this can impact your bill significantly. Professional quoting requires accounting for every overhead.
What is the "Failure Rate" or Buffer?
In FDM printing, failures happen. Nozzles clog, filament tangles, or prints warp. If you charge exactly what a successful print costs, you lose money every time a print fails. A standard "Failure Tax" of 10-20% ensures that your successful prints pay for the failed ones, keeping your business in the green.
How much should I charge for Labor?
This depends on your involvement. If you are just hitting "print," you might charge a lower "Machine Hourly Rate" (e.g., $1.00 - $3.00/hr) to cover depreciation and maintenance. If you are actively post-processing (sanding, painting, removing supports), you should calculate that time separately at a standard manual labor rate (e.g., $15+/hr).