⏱ Print Time Estimator
Estimate 3D print time from model dimensions, infill, and speed settings. See a breakdown by perimeters, infill, and top/bottom layers.
| Layer Height | Quality | Print Speed | Best For | Surface Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 mm | Ultra Fine | Very Slow | Miniatures, jewelry, extreme detail | Extremely smooth, near invisible layers |
| 0.10 mm | Fine | Slow | Display models, figurines, precision parts | Very smooth, layers barely visible |
| 0.15 mm | Good | Moderate | Detailed functional parts, prototypes | Smooth with minor layer lines |
| 0.20 mm | Standard | Normal | All-purpose, prototypes, mechanical parts | Visible layers, good surface finish |
| 0.25 mm | Moderate | Fast | Functional parts where speed matters | Clearly visible layers |
| 0.30 mm | Draft | Fast | Rapid prototyping, large structural parts | Rough surface, prominent layer lines |
| 0.40+ mm | Coarse | Very Fast | Large parts, supports, infill-only sections | Very rough, strong layer lines |
How Print Time Is Estimated
This estimator breaks print time into four components: perimeter (wall) time, top/bottom layer time, infill time, and a 15% overhead for travel moves, layer changes, and acceleration ramp-ups.
Perimeter time is based on the perimeter length per layer multiplied by the number of layers and wall count. Infill time accounts for the interior volume at the given infill percentage. Top and bottom layers are treated as 100% infill across the layer count specified.
For production use, always verify with a slicer. This tool is best used for quick comparisons between settings — e.g., seeing how much time you save dropping from 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm layer height.