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3D Printing Tolerance Calculator

Determine the correct printed dimension for mechanical fits in 3D printing. Enter your nominal size, material shrinkage, fit type, and orientation to get a compensated target dimension ready for your slicer.

Nominal Dimension (mm)

Printer Type

Fit Type

Material Shrinkage

Print Orientation

Fill in the required fields to see your result.

3d Printing

3D Printing Filament Cost Calculator

Calculates the true filament cost for any 3D print by accounting for spool price, weight used, and material waste. Use it before starting a print to budget accurately.

Filament Weight Needed (g)

Spool Weight (g)

Spool Price ($)

Waste Percentage (%)

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Key differences

	3D Printing Tolerance Calculator	3D Printing Filament Cost Calculator
Category	3d Printing	3d Printing
Inputs required	5	4
Result	Recommended Clearance (mm)	Print Cost ($)
What it does	Determine the correct printed dimension for mechanical fits in 3D printing. Enter your nominal size, material shrinkage, fit type, and orientation to get a compensated target dimension ready for your slicer.	Calculates the true filament cost for any 3D print by accounting for spool price, weight used, and material waste. Use it before starting a print to budget accurately.