3D Printing Profit Calculator
Compare a quote you already use against the real cost of filament, time and fees.
Display only — amounts are not converted between currencies.
Profit
$6.24
- Total production cost
- $14.33
- Recommended selling price
- $32.94
- Profit
- $6.24
- Profit margin
- 28.4%
- Profit per hour
- $1.19
- Cost per hour
- $2.73
Cost breakdown
| Filament cost | $3.00 |
|---|---|
| Electricity cost | $0.11 |
| Machine cost | $4.00 |
| Labor cost | $5.00 |
| Waste cost | $0.97 |
| Packaging | $1.25 |
| Platform fees | $1.43 |
| Total production cost | $14.33 |
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Profit
$6.24
You provide a selling price along with production inputs. The calculator still builds cost, then shows profit, margin, markup and hourly pay at that price.
How this calculator works
How we calculate this
- Build total cost from filament, power, machine, labor, waste and packaging.
- Fees = price × platform fee %.
- Profit = price − fees − cost.
Example
Example: a $22 listing
Same 120 g print cost structure, but you already list at $22 with 6.5% fees.
- Compare $22 to the recommended price from the price calculator.
- If profit per hour is tiny, the listing is a hobby rate.
How much should I charge?
If this page shows a weak hourly return, raise the listing or stop offering that geometry at that price.
Pricing tips
- Use actual sold price, not MSRP you never get.
- Include discounts and promo codes as a lower price.
Common mistakes
- Entering only filament as cost while using a full retail price.
- Ignoring fees on “free shipping” listings.
FAQ
How do I know if a 3D print listing is profitable?
Subtract real production cost and fees from the price, then divide by hours. Dollars of profit can still be a bad wage.
Related calculators
- 3D Printing Cost Calculator — Calculate filament, electricity, machine time, labor, waste and total print cost.
- 3D Printing Price Calculator — Turn 3D print production cost into a recommended selling price and hourly return.
- Filament Cost Calculator — Calculate filament cost per print, per gram and per kilogram including waste.