Bambu Lab A1 mini power consumption and print cost
For the Bambu Lab A1 mini, average draw while printing is taken as about 65 W. That is roughly 0.065 kWh per hour; at $0.150 per kWh the electricity cost is $0.010 per hour, or $0.098 for a 10-hour print.
- Average draw
- 65 W
- Energy per hour
- 0.065 kWh
- Bed (X×Y×Z)
- 180×180×180 mm
- Build volume
- 5.8 L
- Speed class
- medium
Electricity cost table
These figures use the average draw. Use the price per kWh from your own bill.
| Duration | Energy | $0.100/kWh | $0.150/kWh | $0.250/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.07 kWh | $0.007 | $0.010 | $0.016 |
| 3 hours | 0.2 kWh | $0.020 | $0.029 | $0.049 |
| 10 hours | 0.65 kWh | $0.065 | $0.098 | $0.163 |
| 24 hours | 1.56 kWh | $0.156 | $0.234 | $0.390 |
Monthly cost
If you print 8 hours a day for 30 days on a Bambu Lab A1 mini, you use about 15.6 kWh a month. At $0.150 per kWh that is about $2.34 in electricity.
About these values
65 W is a typical average including heating cycles and idle moments; it is not the maximum rating on the power supply label. Real consumption varies with settings, material (for example a high bed temperature) and room temperature. For an exact figure, measure it with a plug-in watt meter and enter it in the calculator. When Filanomy estimates print time for unsliced files it uses this printer's speed class (medium, about 3 mm³/s effective flow).
Calculate cost for the Bambu Lab A1 mini: printer, bed and power draw come preset.
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|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 | 95 W | 256×256×256 |
| Bambu Lab P1P | 105 W | 256×256×256 |
| Bambu Lab P1S | 110 W | 256×256×256 |
| Bambu Lab P2S | 120 W | 256×256×256 |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | 130 W | 256×256×256 |
| Bambu Lab H2D | 210 W | 325×320×325 |
Printers with similar consumption
| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Prusa MINI+ | 60 W | 180×180×180 |
| Voron 0.2 | 90 W | 120×120×120 |
| Anycubic Kobra 2 | 100 W | 220×220×250 |
| Creality Ender-3 V3 SE | 100 W | 220×220×250 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh does the Bambu Lab A1 mini use per hour?
About 65 W on average while printing, which is 0.065 kWh per hour. The real value varies with settings and material.
What does electricity cost for a print on the Bambu Lab A1 mini?
At $0.150 per kWh a 10-hour print costs about $0.098. Use the calculator to work it out with your own price.
What is the Bambu Lab A1 mini bed size?
The build area is about 180 × 180 × 180 mm (5.8 liters).