Resin (SLA/DLP) Print Cost Calculator

How It Works

This calculator factors in the real costs of resin printing:

• Resin Cost: Uses your bottle price, size, and resin density to convert the slicer's volume (ml) into an accurate material cost. Since most resin is sold by weight (typical density ~1.10 g/ml), this conversion matters.
• Electricity: SLA/DLP printers typically draw 30–60W — far less than FDM printers — so energy cost is minimal but included for completeness.
• Consumables: IPA or cleaning solution (~$0.50/print), nitrile gloves (~$0.30/pair), and FEP film wear (~$0.06/print) add up over time.
• Failure Markup: A 10% buffer accounts for failed prints, which waste resin and consumables. Beginners may want 15–20%.

Cost-Saving Tips

• Hollow Your Models: Hollowing large prints with 1.5–2mm wall thickness and adding drain holes can cut resin usage by 50–80%.
• Optimize Supports: Use light or medium supports where possible. Over-supporting wastes resin and increases post-processing time.
• Pack Your Build Plate: Print multiple models at once — print time is determined by height, not count, so batching costs nothing extra in electricity.
• Filter & Reuse IPA: Use a two-bath wash system and filter your IPA through coffee filters to extend its life significantly.