Orange filament spool mounted above a printer

Spool Remaining Calculator

Weigh a used spool to estimate its remaining grams, length and value.

Inputs

Starting values are illustrative examples. Replace them with your own measurements.

Material Summary / Results

Enter your inputs and calculate to see the result.

Scale accuracy, empty spool weight and density affect this estimate.

Calculation method

Net grams = gross spool grams − empty spool grams. Length in meters = grams ÷ (π × (diameter in mm ÷ 2)² × density in g/cm³). Value = remaining grams ÷ purchased net grams × purchase price.

How to use this tool

Weigh the dry spool on a level scale. Use the actual empty spool weight, including any reusable hub. Reference densities are editable. Labels, moisture and scale error affect the estimate.

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