How much does 3D printing cost? Price per piece by quantity
A small part (Hook for IKEA SKÅDIS 100 mm, 8 × 112.6 × 52 mm) costs €20.67 at 1 piece, €2.96 at 10 pieces and €1.21 at 100 pieces each, all incl. VAT. A larger part (Gridfinity baseplate 3×3, 126 × 126 × 4.7 mm) comes to €23.27, €5.56 and €3.80. A single piece cannot cost less than the minimum order of €12.00 excl. VAT, and prices include packaging and delivery to Germany.
Prices of real parts
| Part | Size | 1 piece | 10 pieces | 100 pieces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desk cable organiser, 5 cables | 66 × 22 × 14 mm | €20.65 incl. VAT €16.79 excl. VAT | €2.94 incl. VAT €2.39 excl. VAT | €1.18 incl. VAT €0.96 excl. VAT |
| Hook for IKEA SKÅDIS 100 mm | 8 × 112.6 × 52 mm | €20.67 incl. VAT €16.81 excl. VAT | €2.96 incl. VAT €2.41 excl. VAT | €1.21 incl. VAT €0.98 excl. VAT |
| Gridfinity bin 1×1 | 41.5 × 41.5 × 21 mm | €20.58 incl. VAT €16.73 excl. VAT | €2.86 incl. VAT €2.33 excl. VAT | €1.11 incl. VAT €0.90 excl. VAT |
| Gridfinity bin 2×2, tall | 83.5 × 83.5 × 42 mm | €22.80 incl. VAT €18.54 excl. VAT | €5.09 incl. VAT €4.14 excl. VAT | €3.34 incl. VAT €2.71 excl. VAT |
| Cup for SKÅDIS | 80 × 62.6 × 60 mm | €22.84 incl. VAT €18.57 excl. VAT | €5.12 incl. VAT €4.17 excl. VAT | €3.39 incl. VAT €2.76 excl. VAT |
| Gridfinity baseplate 3×3 | 126 × 126 × 4.7 mm | €23.27 incl. VAT €18.92 excl. VAT | €5.56 incl. VAT €4.52 excl. VAT | €3.80 incl. VAT €3.09 excl. VAT |
| Shelf for SKÅDIS 160 mm | 160 × 92.6 × 52 mm | €25.53 incl. VAT €20.76 excl. VAT | €8.00 incl. VAT €6.51 excl. VAT | €6.09 incl. VAT €4.95 excl. VAT |
At 1 piece the minimum order of €12.00 excl. VAT applies, so one small part costs more than you might expect. At 10 and 100 pieces the price per piece drops sharply.
What the price is made of
- Material. The more plastic a part uses, the more it costs. The weight of the part and the chosen material decide it.
- Machine time. A larger or more intricate part takes longer to print. Many small pieces fit on one plate and print together.
- Order preparation. Preparation and checking are paid once per order. In a series they are spread over all pieces, which is why a piece at 100 is cheaper than at 1.
- Delivery. Packaging and delivery to your country are included in the price you see. They are paid once per parcel, not per piece.
What lowers the price
- Order more pieces at once: preparation is spread out and the pieces print together.
- Design the part so that more of them fit on the plate (a full plate).
- Less infill where the part carries no load.
- A shape without supports: turn or split the part so it prints without them.
- A smaller size and thinner walls, if the part can take it.
What raises the price
- A larger size or more plastic in the part.
- Denser infill for a strong part.
- Supports and a complex shape that lengthen the print.
- A material other than PLA, for example for outdoor use.
- A single piece: the minimum order applies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order?
€12.00 excl. VAT, which is €14.76 incl. VAT. If your print comes to less, you pay up to this minimum. That is why several pieces at once pay off.
Are prices with or without VAT?
The table shows both. VAT is 23 %. A company in the EU with a valid VAT number in a country other than Slovakia receives the invoice without VAT (reverse charge).
When will it be ready?
We dispatch the parcel within 48 hours of payment. You see the exact date in the calculator before you order.
Is delivery included?
Yes, the price per piece includes packaging and delivery to the chosen country. Change the country in the calculator and the price is recalculated.
Which file do I need?
A model as STL, 3MF, OBJ or STEP. Upload it to the calculator and see the price in a minute. If you have no model, look at the ready models in the shop.
Next steps
- Calculator: upload a model and see the price
- For companies: larger orders and your own text
- Shop with ready models
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