Printer Measured Energy Cost Calculator
Estimate kilowatt-hours and print electricity cost using measured average watts and runtime.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Measured average consumption (W) | Enter measured average consumption in W; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Print runtime (h) | Enter print runtime in h; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Energy unit price (currency/kWh) | Enter energy unit price in currency/kWh; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
Use measured average consumption, not a power-supply rating. No electrical installation or protection guidance.
Common mistakes
- Rated maximum power is not necessarily the average during printing.
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.
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What is the energy cost of a print at my measured average consumption?
Estimate kilowatt-hours and print electricity cost using measured average watts and runtime.
Common uses
- What is the energy cost of a print at my measured average consumption
How it works
Multiply measured average watts by hours, divide by 1000 and multiply by the energy unit price. Use measured average consumption, not a power-supply rating. No electrical installation or protection guidance. Entered slicer estimates, measured material quantities and user costs only. No printer calibration, material suitability, electrical design or safety assessment.
Worked example
Enter Measured average consumption: 120 W; Print runtime: 5 h; Energy unit price: 0.25 currency/kWh. Results: Energy estimate: 0.6 kWh; Energy cost estimate: 0.15 currency.