Creality Ender-3 V3 power consumption and print cost
For the Creality Ender-3 V3, average draw while printing is taken as about 120 W. That is roughly 0.12 kWh per hour; at $0.150 per kWh the electricity cost is $0.018 per hour, or $0.180 for a 10-hour print.
- Average draw
- 120 W
- Energy per hour
- 0.12 kWh
- Bed (X×Y×Z)
- 220×220×250 mm
- Build volume
- 12.1 L
- Speed class
- fast
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 | 0.12 kWh | $0.012 | $0.018 | $0.030 |
| 3 hours | 0.36 kWh | $0.036 | $0.054 | $0.090 |
| 10 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.120 | $0.180 | $0.300 |
| 24 hours | 2.88 kWh | $0.288 | $0.432 | $0.720 |
Monthly cost
If you print 8 hours a day for 30 days on a Creality Ender-3 V3, you use about 28.8 kWh a month. At $0.150 per kWh that is about $4.32 in electricity.
About these values
120 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 (fast, about 4.2 mm³/s effective flow).
Calculate cost for the Creality Ender-3 V3: printer, bed and power draw come preset.
Open in the calculatorMore Creality models
| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Creality Ender-3 V2 | 110 W | 220×220×250 |
| Creality Ender-3 V3 SE | 100 W | 220×220×250 |
| Creality Ender-3 V3 KE | 110 W | 220×220×240 |
| Creality Ender-5 S1 | 130 W | 220×220×280 |
| Creality CR-10 SE | 150 W | 220×220×265 |
| Creality K1 | 140 W | 220×220×250 |
| Creality K1C | 145 W | 220×220×250 |
| Creality K1 Max | 190 W | 300×300×300 |
| Creality K2 Plus | 280 W | 350×350×350 |
| Creality Hi Combo | 150 W | 260×240×300 |
Printers with similar consumption
| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab P2S | 120 W | 256×256×256 |
| Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro | 120 W | 225×225×265 |
| Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro | 120 W | 220×220×220 |
| Anycubic Kobra 3 | 115 W | 250×250×260 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh does the Creality Ender-3 V3 use per hour?
About 120 W on average while printing, which is 0.12 kWh per hour. The real value varies with settings and material.
What does electricity cost for a print on the Creality Ender-3 V3?
At $0.150 per kWh a 10-hour print costs about $0.180. Use the calculator to work it out with your own price.
What is the Creality Ender-3 V3 bed size?
The build area is about 220 × 220 × 250 mm (12.1 liters).