How Much Does a 3D printer Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 50 W · 0.1 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.00
Monthly
$0.03
Yearly
$0.33
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.00
Monthly cost
$0.03
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$0.33
kWh / month
0.1 kWh
Local monthly estimate: $0.03 · U.S. average equivalent: $0.03
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A typical 3d printer uses about 50 W and costs about $0.00/day or $0.03/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 0.1 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.00/day (20 W) to $0.01/day (300 W).
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Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $0.06
- Massachusetts $0.05
- Maine $0.05
- California $0.05
- Rhode Island $0.05
- New York $0.04
- Connecticut $0.04
- New Hampshire $0.04
- Alaska $0.04
- District of Columbia $0.04
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 50 W and 0.1 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 20 W | $0.01 |
| Typical | 50 W | $0.03 |
| High | 300 W | $0.16 |
Energy saving tips
- Turn the appliance off as soon as you are done using it.
- Avoid leaving the appliance in high-power standby modes.
- Unplug the appliance if it is rarely used.
FAQ
- Most 3d printer units fall between 20 W and 300 W, with 50 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 50 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 20–300 W.
- At typical use (0.1 hours/day at 50 W), the estimate is about 0.01 kWh/day and 0.1 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 0.1 hours/day and 50 W, this appliance uses about 0.01 kWh per day.
- At 0.1 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 0.1 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 0.050 kWh (at 50 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.00/day for 0.1 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $0.03/month at 0.1 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 50 W costs about $0.01/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (0.1 hours/day at 50 W), the estimate is about $0.00/day or $0.03/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 0.1 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $0.03/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Turn the appliance off as soon as you are done using it. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.