How much does a 3D print really cost?
A 100 g print can use $2 of filament and still cost more than that to make. Start with your slicer, then account for what happens around the print.
Read the guide3D printing cost and pricing guides
Worked examples and plain explanations for print costs, material choices and customer quotes.
Margin and markup are different numbers.
The same “40%” can produce a $2.80 price or a $3.33 price from a $2 cost. The denominator is the difference.
Read the guidePLA or PETG? Compare the whole print.
A price per spool is only one input. Compare the material you actually use, the time on the machine and the work needed after printing.
Read the guideIllustrative examples, not market prices. Replace them with your own costs.