Bambu Lab A1 power consumption and print cost
For the Bambu Lab A1, average draw while printing is taken as about 95 W. That is roughly 0.095 kWh per hour; at $0.150 per kWh the electricity cost is $0.014 per hour, or $0.143 for a 10-hour print.
- Average draw
- 95 W
- Energy per hour
- 0.095 kWh
- Bed (X×Y×Z)
- 256×256×256 mm
- Build volume
- 16.8 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 | 0.1 kWh | $0.010 | $0.014 | $0.024 |
| 3 hours | 0.29 kWh | $0.029 | $0.043 | $0.071 |
| 10 hours | 0.95 kWh | $0.095 | $0.143 | $0.238 |
| 24 hours | 2.28 kWh | $0.228 | $0.342 | $0.570 |
Monthly cost
If you print 8 hours a day for 30 days on a Bambu Lab A1, you use about 22.8 kWh a month. At $0.150 per kWh that is about $3.42 in electricity.
About these values
95 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 3.6 mm³/s effective flow).
Calculate cost for the Bambu Lab A1: printer, bed and power draw come preset.
Open in the calculatorMore Bambu Lab models
| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | 65 W | 180×180×180 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anycubic Kobra 2 | 100 W | 220×220×250 |
| Creality Ender-3 V3 SE | 100 W | 220×220×250 |
| Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro | 100 W | 225×225×280 |
| Prusa MK3S+ | 100 W | 250×210×210 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh does the Bambu Lab A1 use per hour?
About 95 W on average while printing, which is 0.095 kWh per hour. The real value varies with settings and material.
What does electricity cost for a print on the Bambu Lab A1?
At $0.150 per kWh a 10-hour print costs about $0.143. Use the calculator to work it out with your own price.
What is the Bambu Lab A1 bed size?
The build area is about 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 liters).