Resin 3D Print Volume Calculator
Calculate resin usage and cost for SLA/DLP 3D prints.
Estimate how many prints per bottle of resin.
Resin Usage
Resin 3D printing (SLA/DLP/MSLA) uses liquid photopolymer cured by UV light. Material cost is calculated by volume rather than weight.
Resin usage formula:
Resin (ml) = Model Volume + Support Volume + Waste
Typical resin densities:
- Standard resin: ~1.1 g/ml
- Tough/ABS-like resin: ~1.1–1.15 g/ml
- Water-washable resin: ~1.05–1.1 g/ml
- Flexible resin: ~1.0–1.05 g/ml
Support material typically adds 10–30% to model volume.
- Simple shapes: 10% extra
- Complex overhangs: 20–30% extra
- Hollow models: Less resin but need drain holes
Standard bottle sizes:
- 500ml (~17 oz) — small/sample
- 1000ml (~34 oz) — standard
- 2000ml (~68 oz) — bulk
Waste factor: Plan for 5–10% waste from vat residue, failed prints, and cleaning.