Hourly Rate Calculator — 3D Printing Services
Work out your effective hourly rate for 3D printing services.
Cost in your local currency
Cost of electricity per kWh
Value for machine wear
Cost in your local currency
Rent, insurance, software, etc.
Percentage value
How We Calculate This
Formula
- Cost per hour = Material + Electricity + Wear + Labour + Overhead
- Charge per hour = Cost per hour x (1 + Profit margin %)
- Profit per hour = Charge - Cost
This gives your break-even hourly cost and the rate you should charge to achieve your target profit margin.
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Last updated: February 2026
All calculations are estimates. Always verify settings with test prints before committing to final prints.