3D Printer: Buy vs Outsource Calculator
Result
Compare the total cost of buying a 3D printer with outsourcing production at a selected quantity.
Formula
- 3D Printer Buy vs Outsource Calculator compares the fixed cost and per-part cost of owning a printer with the per-part price of outsourcing. It shows which option costs less at the entered production quantity and makes the break-even tradeoff easier to evaluate.
- The main inputs are Buy Option Fixed Cost, Buy Option Cost per Unit, Outsource Cost per Unit, Units Needed. Enter them in the units and format shown in the calculator.
- Use monetary amounts, rates and time periods exactly as labeled; the result reflects the assumptions entered on this page.
- Changing any input above recalculates the result with the same calculation engine used by this page.
Example: 3D Printer: Buy vs Outsource
- Buy Option Fixed Cost: 300000 PKR
- Buy Option Cost per Unit: 450 PKR
- Outsource Cost per Unit: 900 PKR
- Units Needed: 1000
Using Buy Option Fixed Cost (PKR) = 300000, Buy Option Cost per Unit (PKR) = 450, Outsource Cost per Unit (PKR) = 900, Units Needed = 1000, the calculated result is 900000.
Sample result: Calculating…
Frequently asked questions
What does the 3D Printer: Buy vs Outsource calculate?
Compare the total cost of buying a 3D printer with outsourcing production at a selected quantity.
Which values should I enter?
Enter Buy Option Fixed Cost, Buy Option Cost per Unit, Outsource Cost per Unit, Units Needed using the units and format shown beside each field.
What formula does this calculator use?
The calculator uses the following relationship: Buy Total = Fixed Cost + (Buy Cost per Unit × Units); Outsource Total = Outsource Cost per Unit × Units.
Why might my result differ from another source?
Results can differ when another source uses different units, rounding rules, conventions or assumptions. Compare the inputs and definitions before comparing results.
Does the result update automatically?
Yes. Changing an input updates the result using the same calculation engine shown on this page.