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FDM Print Cost Calculator

Enter your filament and print details — see your true cost, margin and recommended price instantly.

Currency
Filament
£
g

Enter the weight of filament used. Check your slicer for this value.

g
%
FDM failure rates are typically lower than resin
Electricity
hrs
£/kWh
UK average ~£0.28/kWh
W
FDM printers typically 100–300W
Packaging & other costs
£
£
Nozzle wear, bed adhesion etc.
Platform fees
Etsy: 6.5% transaction + 4% payment + £0.20 fixed + £0.16 listing

Fees are approximate and may vary by region. Tax obligations vary by country and registration status — for most sellers, your platform collects and remits tax on your behalf. Always check your platform's current fee schedule. If you're unsure, use Custom and enter your own rate. If anything looks incorrect, please use the bug report button.

Your selling price
£

Adjust this to see your actual margin change in real time.

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Recommended price — healthy margin
To hit your target margin below
£0.00
Your target margin30%
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Your actual results
Cost breakdown
What it actually costs to make
Filament cost£0.00
Electricity cost£0.00
Failed print buffer£0.00
Packaging & other£0.00
True print cost£0.00
Break-even price£0.00
At your selling price
What you make at £15.00
Selling price£15.00
Platform fees−£0.00
True print cost−£0.00
Net profit£0.00
Your actual margin0.0%
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