Elegoo Centauri Carbon power consumption and print cost
For the Elegoo Centauri Carbon, average draw while printing is taken as about 115 W. That is roughly 0.115 kWh per hour; at $0.150 per kWh the electricity cost is $0.017 per hour, or $0.173 for a 10-hour print.
- Average draw
- 115 W
- Energy per hour
- 0.115 kWh
- Bed (X×Y×Z)
- 256×256×256 mm
- Build volume
- 16.8 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 | $0.017 | $0.029 |
| 3 hours | 0.35 kWh | $0.035 | $0.052 | $0.086 |
| 10 hours | 1.15 kWh | $0.115 | $0.173 | $0.288 |
| 24 hours | 2.76 kWh | $0.276 | $0.414 | $0.690 |
Monthly cost
If you print 8 hours a day for 30 days on a Elegoo Centauri Carbon, you use about 27.6 kWh a month. At $0.150 per kWh that is about $4.14 in electricity.
About these values
115 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 Elegoo Centauri Carbon: printer, bed and power draw come preset.
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| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro | 100 W | 225×225×280 |
| Elegoo Neptune 4 | 110 W | 225×225×265 |
| Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro | 120 W | 225×225×265 |
| Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus | 160 W | 320×320×385 |
Printers with similar consumption
| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Anycubic Kobra 3 | 115 W | 250×250×260 |
| Artillery Genius Pro | 110 W | 220×220×250 |
| Bambu Lab P1S | 110 W | 256×256×256 |
| Bambu Lab P2S | 120 W | 256×256×256 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh does the Elegoo Centauri Carbon use per hour?
About 115 W on average while printing, which is 0.115 kWh per hour. The real value varies with settings and material.
What does electricity cost for a print on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
At $0.150 per kWh a 10-hour print costs about $0.173. Use the calculator to work it out with your own price.
What is the Elegoo Centauri Carbon bed size?
The build area is about 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 liters).