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3. Hardware & Inserts
4. Fulfillment
⚙️ Advanced: Capital Cost, Rates & Maintenance
Printer Investment
Global Rates
| Part Description | Material | Weight | Time | Material Cost |
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| Filament Cost: | $0.00 |
| Hardware Cost: | $0.00 |
| Machine Cost: | $0.00 |
| Labor: | $0.00 |
| Fulfillment: | $0.00 |
| Subtotal (Landed): | $0.00 |
| Target Margin | Sale Price | Plat. Fee (Direct) | Net Profit |
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About This Free Tool
Most 3D printing calculators only look at filament weight. PrintCostCalc is different. We calculate the Total Cost of Ownership for every part you print. By accounting for hidden costs like machine depreciation, electricity consumption, maintenance downtime, and failure risks, we help you quote with confidence and ensure you never print at a loss. 100% free, private, and runs locally in your browser.
Why I Built This
I noticed a huge problem in the 3D printing community: Makers are undercharging.
It's easy to look at a spool of PLA and say "This part weighs 100g, so it costs $2.00." But that math ignores the $1,000 printer wearing down over 3,000 hours, the 150 watts of electricity pumping into the heated bed, and the 1-in-10 chance the print fails.
PrintCostCalc.com was built to reveal these hidden costs. It is a professional-grade estimating tool designed to bridge the gap between "Hobbyist" and "Business," helping you understand your true margins so you can build a sustainable service.
What It Calculates
- ✅ Machine Depreciation (Capital cost vs. lifespan)
- ✅ Electricity Costs (Local kWh rate + Wattage)
- ✅ Labor Rates (Setup & Post-processing)
- ✅ Failure Risk Buffers (Safety margins)
- ✅ Profit Analysis (Real-time margin targets)
- ✅ Hardware BOM (Bolts, magnets, inserts)