Free quote calculator for paid 3D print jobs

3D Printing Pricing Calculator

Turn material usage, print time, labor, machine depreciation, failure risk, marketplace fees, and target margin into a defendable customer quote.

price = (failure-adjusted cost + fixed fees) / (1 - percentage fees - target margin)

Quote setup

Presets

MarketplaceStarter Etsy assumption for listing, transaction, and payment fees. Edit for your country, currency, offsite ads, and current fee schedule.PrinterCommon print-farm style baseline for PLA, PETG, ABS, and repeat Etsy jobs.MaterialCommon quote baseline for decorative, cosplay, prototype, and low-heat Etsy parts.

Part economics

Job inputs

Quote quantitypartsMaterial used (g)gMachine timehrSetup laborminPost-processing laborminReject-rate buffer%Use failed prints, supports, spills, and rework risk.

Machine and labor

Shop costs

Material cost per g$$0.02-$0.04 preset range.Labor rate$/hrMachine cost$Machine lifehrPrinter drawWElectricity rate$/kWh

Seller settings

Fees and minimums

Marketplace fee%Payment fee%Fixed transaction fee$Listing fee$Target gross margin%Minimum order floor$Packaging$Seller-paid shipping$

Live quote seed

Input totals

Etsy

Recommended unit price

$41.88

1 part quote: $41.88

Break-even: $25.69
Gross profit: $14.66
Gross margin: 35%
Profit per machine hour: $2.26

Cost breakdown

Material: $2.04
Electricity: $0.12
Machine depreciation: $0.76
Operator labor: $16.80
Packaging and shipping: $1.25
Failure buffer: $1.82
Marketplace and payment fees: $4.43

Quantity discount table

Qty	Unit	Total	Margin
1	$41.88	$41.88	35%
5	$29.95	$149.77	35%
10	$28.46	$284.63	35%
25	$27.57	$689.22	35%
50	$27.27	$1,363.53	35%

Quote summary

3D print quote - Etsy FDM
Quantity: 1
Material: PLA filament, 85 g at $0.02 per g
Machine time: 6.5 hr; labor: 42 min at $24.00/hr
Recommended unit price: $41.88
Quote total: $41.88
Break-even price: $25.69
Gross profit: $14.66 (35% margin)
Profit per machine hour: $2.26

Pricing guide

Quote with costs, risk, and fees in the same ledger

A paid 3D print quote should cover more than filament or resin. Start with the direct production cost, divide by the expected success rate, then solve the final price after marketplace and payment fees so the target margin survives the transaction.

Use the slicer estimate for grams or milliliters and add realistic waste.

Price machine time with depreciation, electricity, and the hourly profit you need.

Add setup, post-processing, packaging, and seller-paid shipping before fees.

Raise the quote when reject risk, custom finishing, or marketplace fees compress margin.

Margin warning

If marketplace fees plus your target margin approach 100%, no selling price can satisfy the quote. Lower the margin target, reduce fee exposure, or move the order to a direct channel before sending the customer a number.

Next calculations

Drill into the assumptions behind the quote

How much to chargeUse the formula, minimum-order logic, and margin checks for custom quote requests.Open guide Etsy pricingReview marketplace fee assumptions, listing costs, shipping reminders, and supply planning.Open guide Material benchmarksCheck common filament and resin ranges before updating your material cost presets.Open guide