Experimental tool — calculations may not be perfect yet. If you spot any errors please use the bug report tab.
HomeToolsPrint Time to Profit

Is This Print Worth Your Time?

Calculate true profit per item including material costs, electricity, platform fees and the value of your time.

Currency
Print type
£
ml
ml
%

How many items are you printing at once? Costs are split — batch printing improves your margin significantly.

Print time & electricity
hrs
Time for the whole plate
£/kWh
UK average ~£0.28/kWh
W
Resin printers ~50W
£
Selling price per item
£

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

Tip: Use the Resin or FDM calculator to find your recommended selling price, then paste it here.
Platform fees
Etsy: 6.5% transaction + 4% payment + £0.20 fixed + £0.16 listing

Fees are approximate and may vary by region. If you're unsure, use Custom and enter your own rate.

Worth printing
Yes — this is worth your time
£0.00 profit per item · £0.00 for all 1 item
Your time is worth£10/hr
£1/hr£25/hr£50/hr
Per item breakdown
Cost per item
Based on 1 item on plate
Material cost£0.00
Electricity cost£0.00
Failed print buffer£0.00
Packaging£0.00
True cost per item£0.00
Profit per item
At £10/hr for your time
Your time cost£0.00
Platform fees−£0.00
Total cost incl. time + fees£0.00
Profit per item£0.00
Margin per item0.0%
Full plate totals
1 item — if you sell them all
Total revenue£0.00
Total material cost£0.00
Your time cost£0.00
Total profit£0.00
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