How to use the pricing calculator.
The pricing calculator helps turn real production inputs into a more informed retail, wholesale, or margin target.
Cost inputs
Use the best numbers available. Estimates can be updated as the shop learns the real cost of a product.
| Input | What to include |
|---|---|
| Material | Filament, resin, waste allowance, and support material when relevant. |
| Hardware | Heat inserts, magnets, screws, nuts, bolts, pads, fasteners, and outside parts. |
| Packaging | Bags, boxes, labels, inserts, tape, and shipping prep material. |
| Labor | Assembly, support removal, QC, labeling, packing, and handling time. |
| Machine time | Printer time, machine rate, or shop-defined machine cost. |
| Fees and margin | Marketplace fees, payment fees, overhead allowance, wholesale margin, and retail margin. |
Recommended pricing workflow
Use the calculator after the product kit and build sheet are reasonably complete.
Choose the product
Open the product record that matches the item being priced.
Enter direct costs
Add material, hardware, packaging, labor, and machine time.
Add fees and margin
Use realistic fee and margin settings for the channel where the product will sell.
Review suggested price
Compare the calculated number against the shop’s real selling strategy and adjust as needed.
Pricing note
The calculator is a decision tool. It helps organize costs, but the shop should still decide the final selling price based on demand, competition, quality, and brand position.