G‑code quote calculator

Stop underpricing your prints.

Parse real G‑code locally for time + material accuracy. Add failure, depreciation, labor, overhead, and Etsy fees — then get a clean, ready‑to‑send quote.

100% local parsing Time‑based overhead Etsy profit

What you get in seconds

Recommended retail price

30% margin baseline

Net profit after fees

See the real take‑home

Cost breakdown

Material • power • labor • overhead

Jump to upload

Tip: click Try Sample (Benchy) to see it work with no file.

Upload G‑code

Drag & drop your G‑code

Cura • PrusaSlicer • Bambu Studio (.gcode)

Auto-fills weight & time instantly

100% Local Parsing. Files never leave your device.

Skeptical? Turn on Airplane Mode and try it — it still works.

Quick quote

Core inputs

Upload G‑code to auto‑fill weight & time — or enter them manually.

Electricity Overhead Local

Material

Filament Cost ($/kg)

Model Weight

Hours

Minutes

Advanced Shop costs

Failure · Depreciation · Labor · Overhead · Currency

Presets

One-click baseline for rates and assumptions.

Electricity Rate ($/kWh)

Printer Power (Watts)

Currency Symbol

Display symbol only — no FX conversion.

Failure Rate (%)

Prep Time (min)

Labor Rate ($/hour)

Machine Cost ($)

Lifespan (hours)

Monthly Fixed Costs ($)

Monthly Print Hours

Overhead/hour = fixed costs ÷ monthly hours.

Sell on Etsy? (Profit)

Recommended Retail Price

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Based on a 30% margin, similar to standard Etsy sellers.

Cost breakdown Material • Power • Labor • Overhead

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Next: Etsy pricing • Quote formula

Retention

Recent quotes

Stored locally in your browser.

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Guide

How to Calculate 3D Printing Cost

A real quote is more than filament. A good cost model includes time-based electricity, machine depreciation, labor, failure buffer, and (for shops) hourly overhead — exactly what this calculator is built for.

Core Formula

Material + Time-based costs

(Weight × Price/g) + (Time × kW × Rate) + (Time × Depreciation/hour)

This answers “cost per gram” and “cost per hour” with one model.

Accuracy

Why G‑code beats guesses

Upload a .gcode from Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Bambu Studio and we parse the slicer-estimated time (and filament where available) locally.

No uploads — files stay on your device.

Pricing

From cost → sell price

We show a Recommended Retail Price based on a fixed 30% margin baseline, plus optional Etsy fees to estimate net profit.

Use it as a consistent starting point, then adjust for demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to calculate 3D printing cost per hour or per gram?

Use: (Weight × Price/g) + (Time × Power × Electricity Rate) + Depreciation. This calculator automates it and pulls time/usage from G‑code when you upload a file.

Is this a 3D print time estimator?

Yes. We read slicer-estimated time from the G‑code header/tail so you don’t have to manually convert minutes/hours.

Can you make money doing 3D prints?

Yes — but only if you price for real costs and platform fees. Turn on the Etsy toggle to include listing, transaction, payment fees, and shipping, then watch net profit.

Can you 3D print metal? What is the cost difference?

Metal printing (SLS/DMLS or metal-filled materials) is far more expensive than PLA/PETG because of equipment and post-processing. For plastic prints, this tool is built to estimate costs fast and consistently.

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Electricity Cost

Most 3D printers (Ender 3, Prusa) use about 0.12 - 0.3 kWh per hour. A 10-hour print usually costs less than $0.20 in electricity.