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3D printing material costs
Each page opens the cost calculator with that material preselected and lists its density, price, meters per kilogram and what common prints cost.
- PLAWork out what a PLA print costs: drop an STL for grams, meters of filament and total cost. Includes PLA density (1.24 g/cm³), meters per kg and price tables.
- PETGCalculate PETG filament weight, length and cost from an STL. PETG density is about 1.27 g/cm³ — see meters per spool, cost per gram and PETG vs PLA prices.
- ABSEstimate ABS print cost from an STL file. ABS is light (about 1.04 g/cm³), so a 1 kg spool goes further. Get grams, meters, print time and a full price quote.
- ASACalculate the weight, filament length and cost of ASA prints from an STL. ASA (about 1.07 g/cm³) is the UV-resistant choice for outdoor parts. Free and local.
- TPUEstimate the cost of printing flexible TPU from an STL: grams, meters, slower print time and price per part. TPU density is about 1.21 g/cm³. Runs in your browser.
- NylonCalculate nylon (PA6, PA12) print weight, filament length and cost from an STL. Nylon is about 1.14 g/cm³ and costs more per kg — see the real cost per part.
- PolycarbonateEstimate polycarbonate print cost from an STL: grams, meters, print time, electricity and price per part. PC density is about 1.2 g/cm³. Free, nothing uploaded.
- ResinCalculate resin print cost from an STL: millilitres of resin, grams, layer-based print time and full price. Supports solid or hollowed models. Nothing is uploaded.
Cost of the same part in each material
| Material | g/cm³ | Per kg | Planter weight | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | 1.24 | $20.00 | 52.7 g | 1 h 17 min | $1.47 |
| PETG | 1.27 | $22.00 | 54.0 g | 1 h 17 min | $1.61 |
| ABS | 1.04 | $22.00 | 44.2 g | 1 h 17 min | $1.38 |
| ASA | 1.07 | $27.00 | 45.5 g | 1 h 17 min | $1.66 |
| TPU | 1.21 | $32.00 | 51.4 g | 3 h 03 min | $2.54 |
| Nylon (PA) | 1.14 | $45.00 | 48.5 g | 1 h 35 min | $2.78 |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | 1.2 | $40.00 | 51.0 g | 1 h 35 min | $2.62 |
| Standard resin | 1.15 | $30.00 | 63.8 g | 2 h 49 min | $2.92 |
The 70 mm sample planter, with default settings for each material. Read the full comparison for the hidden costs of each.