Understanding Your Calculation Results
Learn how to read and interpret your cost breakdown
Overview
After clicking "Calculate", you'll see a detailed breakdown showing exactly how your price is calculated. Understanding each component helps you make informed pricing decisions.
Complete Cost Breakdown
The 8 Cost Components
Your calculation shows 8 separate cost components that add up to your final price:
1. Material Cost
Base + MarkupCost of filament used (weight × cost per kg) multiplied by your filament markup (default 2.7x).
2. Electricity Cost
Usage OnlyPower consumption based on printer wattage, print time, and your electricity rate per kWh.
3. Depreciation Cost
If EnabledPrinter wear and tear cost. Shows $0.00 if depreciation toggle is disabled.
4. Job Removal Labor
Post-ProcessingTime to remove print from build plate × post-processing hourly rate.
5. Support Removal Labor
Post-ProcessingTime to remove support structures × post-processing hourly rate.
6. Additional Work Labor
Post-ProcessingTime for finishing work (sanding, painting, assembly) × post-processing hourly rate.
7. Preparation Labor
Pre-Print WorkTotal preparation time (model prep + slicing + material change + transfer) × preparation hourly rate.
8. Markup Amount
Profit & OverheadGeneral markup percentage applied to sum of costs 1-7. This is your profit and overhead buffer.
Total Calculations
Subtotal
Sum of all 8 cost components before the failure rate adjustment.
Failure Adjustment
The additional amount added to protect against failed prints. The failure rate increases your price to cover the cost of reprints.
Final Price (Recommended)
This is your complete, profitable price that covers all costs, provides margin, and accounts for failures.
Using Your Results
Quote This Price
The final price is your recommended selling price. You can round it to a cleaner number if desired (e.g., $81.51 → $82.00 or $80.00).
Show Breakdown to Clients
Some clients appreciate seeing the breakdown. It justifies your price and demonstrates professionalism. You can share the cost components to show you're being fair.
Adjust as Needed
The calculator gives you a baseline. Feel free to adjust up for rush jobs, complex requests, or premium clients. Adjust down for bulk orders or repeat customers.
Track Your Results
The calculator tracks your statistics: calculations today, total calculated costs, and total count. Use these metrics to understand your pricing patterns.
Complete Example
Sample Calculation Breakdown
Currency Display
All calculations are automatically displayed in your preferred currency set in the dashboard header. The calculator handles conversion automatically if needed.
Multi-Currency: You can have printers priced in USD and filaments in EUR - the calculator converts everything to your display currency automatically.