The Vexil 3D Labs Print Cost Calculator takes the guesswork out of pricing your 3D prints. Enter your filament cost, print time, printer power draw and labour rate, and the sheet works out what a print actually costs you to produce — then shows you what to charge to hit the margin you want.
Most makers underprice because they only count filament. This sheet accounts for electricity at your own tariff, machine wear and depreciation, failed prints and your own time, so the figure you quote covers the real cost of running the machine rather than just the plastic that went into the part.
What’s Included
- Cost Calculator sheet: a single working sheet covering every cost input in one place
- Filament cost: works from spool price and weight to give an accurate cost per gram and per print
- Electricity cost: enter your own tariff and printer power draw — built around South African rates
- Machine wear and depreciation: spreads printer cost, nozzle and maintenance across print hours
- Labour and handling: accounts for setup, removal, support cleanup and post-processing time
- Failure allowance: builds a realistic scrap rate into the cost price instead of ignoring it
- Margin and selling price: set your target margin and the sheet returns the price to charge
- How to Use guide: a dedicated worksheet explaining every input field in plain English, including South African notes on electricity tariffs and typical printer power draws
How to Use
Download the file and open it in Microsoft Excel or a compatible spreadsheet application. Enter your own values in the highlighted input cells — every other field calculates automatically. No macros, no subscriptions and no internet connection required once the file is downloaded. The download link is delivered immediately after payment and is available from your account at any time.
Compatibility
Microsoft Excel 2016 or later is recommended. The file also opens in Google Sheets (upload via Google Drive) and LibreOffice Calc, though minor formatting differences may appear in non-Excel applications.
Why Vexil 3D Labs?
Vexil 3D Labs is a South African 3D printer filament brand stocking ERYONE, Creality and SA Filament products locally — no waiting on international shipping. Tools like this calculator are part of how we support the South African maker and print-on-demand community beyond just selling filament.
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