3D Price

3D print profit calculator

See whether a 3D print job actually leaves profit.

A print can look profitable until you include labor, reprint risk, platform fees, packaging and machine wear. 3D Price shows the cost breakdown and margin before you quote.

Inputs

What 3D Price calculates.

Total cost after failure buffer
Markup on cost, estimated profit and profit margin
Platform fees and packaging
Labor and post-processing time
Minimum order price
Batch quantity and unit profit

Profit is what remains after every cost

3D Price applies a markup to job cost, then adjusts the selling price for platform fees. Estimated profit is selling revenue excluding tax, minus job costs and platform fees. Minimum orders and rush charges are included in that profit.

Markup and profit margin use different denominators

Markup is measured against cost; profit margin is measured against selling revenue. A job costing EUR 8.56 with a 50% markup sells for EUR 12.84 before tax and fees. Its EUR 4.28 profit is a 33.33% margin. A 50% margin without fees would require EUR 17.12. With a 10% platform fee and 50% markup, 3D Price divides EUR 12.84 by 0.90: EUR 14.27 selling price, EUR 1.43 fee and EUR 4.28 profit.

Watch the effective hourly rate

A job can show a positive margin but still waste your time. The effective hourly rate helps you spot low-value custom work before you accept it.

Compare single orders and batches

Batch pricing can spread setup time across multiple parts. Use the batch table to compare total revenue, unit price and margin for common quantities.

FAQ

Questions about 3d print profit calculator.

How do I calculate profit on a 3D print?

Subtract all real costs from the customer price, including material, power, wear, labor, failed-print risk, packaging and fees.

Is markup the same as profit margin?

No. Markup is profit divided by cost; profit margin is profit divided by selling revenue excluding tax. The calculator's percentage input is markup on cost, and the result shows actual profit margin after platform fees.

Can this help with Etsy pricing?

Yes. Add platform fees, packaging, minimum order price and margin before publishing a listing.

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