3D Filament Mass Calculator
Convert a solid cylindrical filament length into mass using entered density.
Your result
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On this page How it works & practical examples
How to use the 3D Filament Mass Calculator
Use the actual material density and nominal filament diameter. One square millimeter times one meter equals one cubic centimeter, giving the convenient formula shown.
The calculation
Worked example
100 m of 1.75 mm filament at 1.24 g/cm³ has ideal mass about 298.255 g.
Assumptions and limits
Assumes a solid uniform cylinder. Diameter tolerance, moisture, voids and spool weight are excluded; example density is not universal for all plastics.
Common questions
Which inputs should I use?
Use the actual material density and nominal filament diameter. One square millimeter times one meter equals one cubic centimeter, giving the convenient formula shown.
What does the result exclude?
Assumes a solid uniform cylinder. Diameter tolerance, moisture, voids and spool weight are excluded; example density is not universal for all plastics.