Creality CR-10 SE power consumption and print cost
For the Creality CR-10 SE, average draw while printing is taken as about 150 W. That is roughly 0.15 kWh per hour; at $0.150 per kWh the electricity cost is $0.023 per hour, or $0.225 for a 10-hour print.
- Average draw
- 150 W
- Energy per hour
- 0.15 kWh
- Bed (X×Y×Z)
- 220×220×265 mm
- Build volume
- 12.8 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 | 0.15 kWh | $0.015 | $0.023 | $0.038 |
| 3 hours | 0.45 kWh | $0.045 | $0.067 | $0.112 |
| 10 hours | 1.5 kWh | $0.150 | $0.225 | $0.375 |
| 24 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.360 | $0.540 | $0.900 |
Monthly cost
If you print 8 hours a day for 30 days on a Creality CR-10 SE, you use about 36 kWh a month. At $0.150 per kWh that is about $5.40 in electricity.
About these values
150 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 2.8 mm³/s effective flow).
Calculate cost for the Creality CR-10 SE: printer, bed and power draw come preset.
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|---|---|---|
| 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-3 V3 | 120 W | 220×220×250 |
| Creality Ender-5 S1 | 130 W | 220×220×280 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artillery Sidewinder X2 | 150 W | 300×300×400 |
| Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus | 160 W | 320×320×385 |
| Flashforge Creator 3 Pro | 160 W | 300×250×200 |
| Prusa Core One | 140 W | 250×220×270 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh does the Creality CR-10 SE use per hour?
About 150 W on average while printing, which is 0.15 kWh per hour. The real value varies with settings and material.
What does electricity cost for a print on the Creality CR-10 SE?
At $0.150 per kWh a 10-hour print costs about $0.225. Use the calculator to work it out with your own price.
What is the Creality CR-10 SE bed size?
The build area is about 220 × 220 × 265 mm (12.8 liters).