How many prints can one printer do per day?

This depends on print size and quality. A typical FDM printer running 16-20 hours per day might complete 2-4 prints of average complexity. With short prints (1-2 hours each) you could manage 6-8 per day.

What electricity rate should I use?

The UK average electricity rate is around 24-30p per kWh. Check your energy bill for your actual rate. Most FDM printers draw 100-250W during operation.

What is a realistic profit margin for a print farm?

Healthy print farm margins range from 40-70% depending on your pricing and efficiency. Material costs are typically 10-20% of the selling price, with electricity adding another 5-10%.

How is ROI calculated?

ROI days = Total printer investment divided by daily profit. This tells you how many days of operation before your printers have paid for themselves, before accounting for other overhead costs.

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Print Farm Calculator — Revenue, Costs & ROI

Calculate daily and monthly revenue, material costs, electricity costs, profit margin and ROI timeline for a 3D print farm business.

Number of Printers

Enter the total quantity

Average Print Time

Average hours per print

Prints Per Printer Per Day

Value for prints per printer per day

Material Cost Per Print

Cost in your local currency

Selling Price Per Print

Cost in your local currency

How We Calculate This

This calculator models revenue and costs for a 3D print farm to estimate profit and return on investment.

The formula

Revenue = Printers x Prints/day x Selling price

Costs = Material + Electricity

ROI = Total investment / Daily profit

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: March 2026

All calculations are estimates. Always verify settings with test prints before committing to final prints.