PC-ABS Alloy 3D Print Cost Calculator

Deterministic digital manufacturing cost engine pre-configured for PC-ABS Alloy. Accurately calculates material expenditure ($0.039/g), printer electricity, machine wear, operator labor, and commercial profit margins.

Preset Printer

Preset Material

Filament Diameter

Material Used

grams

Direct mass ≈ 43.4m (1.75mm)

Spool / Stock Price

Print Duration

hours

Printer Power

watts

Electricity Rate

$ /kWh

Printer Machine Cost

Labor Hourly Rate

$ /hr

Labor Prep/Post Time

mins

Failure Risk Buffer

Commercial Quote & Margin Engine

Calculate retail client selling price and estimated profit.

Target Profit Margin

40%

Suggested Retail Quote $20.81

Net Estimated Profit +$8.32

Total Manufacturing Cost

$12.49

Includes 8% risk buffer on $11.56 subtotal

Cost Distribution Subtotal: $11.56

Material (40.5%)

Electricity (0.9%)

Depreciation (4.5%)

Labor (54.1%)

Material $4.68

Electricity $0.11

Depreciation $0.52

Labor $6.25

PC-ABS Alloy Pricing & Physical Specifications

Category: Filament

Density: 1.15 g/cm³

Standard Spool / Size: 1000 g

Stock Spool Price: $38.99

Cost per Gram: $0.039 / g

Cost per Kilogram: $38.99 / kg

PC-ABS Alloy Raw Material Cost Reference Table

Pre-calculated

Estimated raw polymer expenditure and 1.75mm linear filament length at $38.99 per 1000g spool.

Print Weight	1.75mm Length	Raw Material Cost	Typical Print Example
15 g	5.42 m	$0.58	Miniature / Cable Clip
50 g	18.08 m	$1.95	Small Bracket / Phone Stand
120 g	43.38 m	$4.68	Mechanical Enclosure
250 g	90.38 m	$9.75	Large Functional Part
500 g	180.76 m	$19.50	Half-Spool Batch
1000 g	361.52 m	$38.99	Full 1kg Spool

Spool Tare & Length PC-ABS Alloy Weight to Length →

Calculate remaining spool meters, deduct empty spool tare weight, and check print job fit.

Extrusion Limits Volumetric Flow Rate Calculator →

Determine maximum extrusion speeds before underextrusion or nozzle clogging occurs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does PC-ABS Alloy cost per gram?

At a standard retail price of $38.99 for a 1000g spool, PC-ABS Alloy costs approximately $0.039 per gram ($38.99 per kilogram).

How much does a typical 100-gram print cost in PC-ABS Alloy?

A 100-gram print using PC-ABS Alloy costs $3.90 in raw polymer. Factoring in average electricity ($0.03–$0.06/hr), machine depreciation ($0.15–$0.25/hr), and an 8% failure buffer, a typical 4-hour print will cost approximately $5.35 in total manufacturing cost.

How do I quote commercial 3D prints using PC-ABS Alloy?

To calculate a client quotation price for PC-ABS Alloy: combine raw material cost, electricity draw, hardware depreciation, and operator labor prep time. Then apply a 40% to 65% retail profit margin (or a 2.5x to 3.0x markup multiplier) using the commercial pricing engine above.

How do I calculate PC-ABS Alloy cost from sliced filament length (meters)?

To calculate filament cost from slicer meters: at 1.75mm diameter, 1 meter of PC-ABS Alloy weighs approximately 2.77 grams, costing approximately $0.108 per linear meter.

Compare with Related Filaments

ABS $21.99 / 1000g ASA $34.99 / 1000g Glow-in-the-Dark PLA $27.99 / 1000g High-Speed PLA (Hyper PLA) $24.99 / 1000g