Print Job Direct Cost Calculator
Combine entered material cost, measured energy cost, hands-on labor and other direct costs for a job.
Result for the values shown.
Calculations run in your browser.
What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Material cost (currency) | Enter material cost in currency; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Measured energy cost (currency) | Enter measured energy cost in currency; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Hands-on labor time (min) | Enter hands-on labor time in min; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Labor unit cost (currency/h) | Enter labor unit cost in currency/h; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Other direct cost (currency) | Enter other direct cost in currency; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
Entered direct costs only; depreciation, tax, profit and selling price are excluded unless explicitly added to other costs.
Common mistakes
- Hands-on minutes and unattended printer runtime are different cost bases.
Check your calculation
- Use the worked example as a known reference case, then change one input at a time and check the direction and units of the response.
Calculation checks, sources and review limits
What direct costs did I enter for this print job?
Combine entered material cost, measured energy cost, hands-on labor and other direct costs for a job.
Common uses
- What direct costs did I enter for this print job
How it works
Convert labor minutes to hours, multiply by the labor unit cost and add the entered direct cost components. Entered direct costs only; depreciation, tax, profit and selling price are excluded unless explicitly added to other costs. Entered slicer estimates, measured material quantities and user costs only. No printer calibration, material suitability, electrical design or safety assessment.
Worked example
Enter Material cost: 3 currency; Measured energy cost: 0.15 currency; Hands-on labor time: 20 min; Labor unit cost: 18 currency/h; Other direct cost: 1 currency. Results: Labor cost: 6 currency; Total entered direct cost: 10.15 currency.