3D Print Cost Calculator






3D Print Cost Calculator — Vexil 3D Labs


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3D Print Cost Calculator

Stop guessing what to charge. Enter your details below and get instant access to the tool used by SA’s 3D print community.

  • Calculates filament, electricity, machine wear & labour costs
  • Shows your break-even price so you never print at a loss
  • Suggests a sell price at your target markup
  • Built for South African rand and load-shedding electricity rates

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VEXIL 3D LABS

PRINT COST CALCULATOR

// know your numbers. price with confidence. print profitably.

01 — Filament


R/kg


g

Check your slicer for estimated weight

02 — Time & Electricity


hrs


W


R/kWh

03 — Machine Cost


R/hr

Printer cost ÷ expected lifetime hours. R3,000 printer over 200hrs ≈ R15/hr

04 — Failure & Waste Allowance

10%


Adds a cost buffer for failures & wasted filament. 10% is a reasonable default for dialled-in materials.

05 — Labour (Optional)

06 — Profit Markup

67%


Markup = profit ÷ cost. Hobby: 25–50% · Side hustle: 50–100% · Service business: 100%+
Gross margin = markup ÷ (100 + markup). e.g. 67% markup = 40.1% gross margin

Cost Breakdown
Filament
R0.00
↳ Failure buffer
R0.00
Electricity
R0.00
Machine wear
R0.00
Labour
—
Total Cost
R0.00
Profit
R0.00
Gross margin
0.0%
Suggested Sell Price
R0
at 67% markup · 40.1% gross margin

CostProfit

Break-even price: R0
Never price below this.
⚠ Markup below 25%. You’re barely covering costs. Raise your price or reduce costs.

Built by Vexil 3D Labs · vexil3dlabs.co.za
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR)