Selling price guide
Price 3D prints without guessing at profit.
Start with the complete job cost, then account for margin, marketplace fees, VAT, minimum pricing, and rounding.
Cost and price are different numbers
Cost is what the job consumes. Price is what the customer pays. A sustainable quote starts with complete costs and then adds the intended profit margin.
Quoting from filament alone can hide labor, machine wear, transaction fees, packaging, and tax. The calculator separates these values before suggesting a customer price.
Account for selling fees and VAT
Marketplace fees reduce the amount retained from a sale. VAT changes the customer-facing total and should not be mistaken for business profit.
Enter the percentages that apply to the sale. Confirm local tax treatment with a qualified professional because tax rules vary by jurisdiction.
- Set a target margin based on the complete cost
- Include platform fees charged on the sale
- Add VAT only when it applies
- Use minimum-price and rounding rules consistently
Reuse pricing rules in PrintMate
The web calculator is intended for one-off estimates. PrintMate keeps pricing presets, print history, customers, inventory, and sales records together for repeat quoting.
Common questions
3D printing cost questions
What profit margin should I use?
There is no universal margin. Choose one that covers risk, failed prints, business overhead, and the value of your work after all direct costs are included.
Are marketplace fees part of the print cost?
They are a selling cost. Include the platform percentage when calculating the price needed to retain your intended profit.
Is VAT included in profit?
No. VAT collected from a customer is generally a tax amount, not business revenue. Confirm the exact treatment required in your jurisdiction.