Prusa MINI+ power consumption and print cost
For the Prusa MINI+, average draw while printing is taken as about 60 W. That is roughly 0.06 kWh per hour; at $0.150 per kWh the electricity cost is $0.009 per hour, or $0.090 for a 10-hour print.
- Average draw
- 60 W
- Energy per hour
- 0.06 kWh
- Bed (X×Y×Z)
- 180×180×180 mm
- Build volume
- 5.8 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 | 0.06 kWh | $0.006 | $0.009 | $0.015 |
| 3 hours | 0.18 kWh | $0.018 | $0.027 | $0.045 |
| 10 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.060 | $0.090 | $0.150 |
| 24 hours | 1.44 kWh | $0.144 | $0.216 | $0.360 |
Monthly cost
If you print 8 hours a day for 30 days on a Prusa MINI+, you use about 14.4 kWh a month. At $0.150 per kWh that is about $2.16 in electricity.
About these values
60 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 Prusa MINI+: printer, bed and power draw come preset.
Open in the calculatorMore Prusa models
| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Prusa MK3S+ | 100 W | 250×210×210 |
| Prusa MK4 / MK4S | 100 W | 250×210×220 |
| Prusa Core One | 140 W | 250×220×270 |
| Prusa XL | 200 W | 360×360×360 |
Printers with similar consumption
| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | 65 W | 180×180×180 |
| Voron 0.2 | 90 W | 120×120×120 |
| Bambu Lab A1 | 95 W | 256×256×256 |
| Anycubic Kobra 2 | 100 W | 220×220×250 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh does the Prusa MINI+ use per hour?
About 60 W on average while printing, which is 0.06 kWh per hour. The real value varies with settings and material.
What does electricity cost for a print on the Prusa MINI+?
At $0.150 per kWh a 10-hour print costs about $0.090. Use the calculator to work it out with your own price.
What is the Prusa MINI+ bed size?
The build area is about 180 × 180 × 180 mm (5.8 liters).