MyTechFun.com

How much filament is on the spool? Will it be enough for my next 3D printing project?

Title: How much filament is on the spool? Will it be enough for my next 3D printing project?. Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/8zs_Bx84P-k

Tags: 3dprint,

It is so frustrating if we run out of the filament at 90% of 3D printing. We waste a lot of filament and time. In this video I am sharing all my experience and methods I know how to calculate how much filament we have on the spool and if it will be enough for our 3D printing project. If you know any additional useful method, please write it in the comment.
If you like my work, you could support me by sharing or liking this video. But also, any kind of donations are welcome. https://www.mytechfun.com/donation

Excel calculator for geometry method can be downloaded below this text.

Mentioned website about density: https://kg-m3.com/

Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:37 How much filament is needed for our 3D printing
1:42 How accurate are slicers?
2:30 About density of filaments
4:03 How much filament is on the spool?
4:18 Measuring the total weight (mass)
4:58 What is the mass of empty spool?
5:34 Measure the full spool (minus net weight)
6:28 Check the spool weight on website
6:43 Check the spool weight on the spool
7:23 Or ask from the community
7:50 Using the scale on spools
9:00 The geometry method
10:21 Let's play a game, try to guess..
11:45 Counting the loops
12:33 Measure the length directly
13:51 Take a note, write it down
14:43 Final thoughts

#3dprinting

Download files:

weight-calculator.xlsx 92.2 kB