What 3D printing costs here
Three components, no hidden items: material by weight, print time by the hour, one base fee per order.
The formula
Price = weight × price per gram + print hours × €2.00 + €3.00 base fee. Weight depends on volume, material and infill; print time on weight and layer height. The calculator does this for your file automatically. Minimum order €9.90. All prices include 19 % VAT.
Price per gram
| Material | € per g | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | 0.08 | visible parts, decor, models, prototypes |
| PETG | 0.10 | functional parts, brackets, housings, slightly flexible |
| ASA | 0.12 | outdoors, UV- and weather-resistant |
| TPU 95A | 0.14 | flexible parts, seals, feet, cases |
| PLA-CF | 0.16 | stiff parts with a matte surface |
Examples
| Part | Settings | Weight | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keychain 40 mm | PLA, 0.20, 30 % | 8 g | 0.7 h | €9.90 |
| Cable clip, 10 pieces | PLA, 0.20, 30 % | 10 × 4 g | 4.2 h | €13.40 |
| Phone holder | PETG, 0.20, 30 % | 35 g | 2.5 h | €11.50 |
| Raspberry Pi enclosure | PETG, 0.16, 30 % | 80 g | 6.8 h | €24.60 |
| Vase 200 mm | PLA, 0.20, vase mode | 140 g | 9.5 h | €33.20 |
| Replacement gear | PETG, 0.12, 100 % | 22 g | 2.6 h | €10.40 |
Examples with the standard 0.4 mm nozzle. Shipping of €4.90 is added below €59 order value; pickup is free.
Volume discount
From 5 pieces −5 %, from 10 −10 %, from 25 −15 %, from 50 −20 % on the unit price. From 100 pieces ask for a series price; we then calculate by plate utilisation instead of single parts.
What costs extra
- Express 24–48 h: +50 % on parts and base fee
- Support material: about 8 % more weight, an option in the calculator
- Multi-colour: by effort, from €5 per colour group
- Finishing (sanding, priming, threaded inserts): on request
- Modelling without a file: €60 per started hour, usually 1–2 hours
What costs nothing extra
- File check and small repairs
- Support removal, deburring
- Invoice with VAT
- Keeping the file for reorders
Why weight, not cm³?
Two parts with the same volume weigh differently depending on material and infill. Weight is what is actually consumed, so that is what we charge.
Lower the price
- 0.20 mm instead of 0.12 mm halves the print time
- 15 % infill is enough for decor
- Parts without overhangs save supports
- Several parts in one order share the base fee
Run the numbers for your file
The calculator uses exactly this formula.