Flashforge Creator 3 Pro power consumption and print cost
For the Flashforge Creator 3 Pro, average draw while printing is taken as about 160 W. That is roughly 0.16 kWh per hour; at $0.150 per kWh the electricity cost is $0.024 per hour, or $0.240 for a 10-hour print.
- Average draw
- 160 W
- Energy per hour
- 0.16 kWh
- Bed (X×Y×Z)
- 300×250×200 mm
- Build volume
- 15 L
- Speed class
- slow (entry level)
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 | 0.16 kWh | $0.016 | $0.024 | $0.040 |
| 3 hours | 0.48 kWh | $0.048 | $0.072 | $0.120 |
| 10 hours | 1.6 kWh | $0.160 | $0.240 | $0.400 |
| 24 hours | 3.84 kWh | $0.384 | $0.576 | $0.960 |
Monthly cost
If you print 8 hours a day for 30 days on a Flashforge Creator 3 Pro, you use about 38.4 kWh a month. At $0.150 per kWh that is about $5.76 in electricity.
About these values
160 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 (slow (entry level), about 1.4 mm³/s effective flow).
Calculate cost for the Flashforge Creator 3 Pro: printer, bed and power draw come preset.
Open in the calculatorMore Flashforge models
| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Flashforge Adventurer 5M | 110 W | 220×220×220 |
| Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro | 120 W | 220×220×220 |
Printers with similar consumption
| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus | 160 W | 320×320×385 |
| Artillery Sidewinder X2 | 150 W | 300×300×400 |
| Creality CR-10 SE | 150 W | 220×220×265 |
| Creality Hi Combo | 150 W | 260×240×300 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh does the Flashforge Creator 3 Pro use per hour?
About 160 W on average while printing, which is 0.16 kWh per hour. The real value varies with settings and material.
What does electricity cost for a print on the Flashforge Creator 3 Pro?
At $0.150 per kWh a 10-hour print costs about $0.240. Use the calculator to work it out with your own price.
What is the Flashforge Creator 3 Pro bed size?
The build area is about 300 × 250 × 200 mm (15 liters).