Filament data: density, temperatures, shrinkage, price

The numbers the calculators use, with sources. Open a material for printing tips and converters pre-set to it.

Material	Density g/cm³	m per kg	Nozzle °C	Bed °C	Chamber	Shrink %	$/kg	Difficulty
PLA	1.24	335	190–220	50–60	none	0.3	20	1/5
PLA+ (Tough PLA)	1.24	335	205–230	50–65	none	0.3	22	1/5
Silk PLA	1.24	335	200–230	50–65	none	0.3	22	2/5
Matte PLA	1.3	320	190–230	50–65	none	0.3	22	1/5
Wood-filled PLA	1.25	333	190–220	50–60	none	0.3	28	2/5
Carbon-fibre PLA	1.26	330	210–240	50–65	none	0.2	35	2/5
PETG	1.27	327	230–250	70–85	none	0.5	22	2/5
PETG-CF	1.28	325	240–270	70–85	none	0.3	38	2/5
PCTG	1.23	338	250–270	70–90	none	0.4	35	2/5
ABS	1.04	400	240–270	95–110	recommended	0.8	22	3/5
ASA	1.07	389	240–270	95–110	recommended	0.7	28	3/5
TPU 95A	1.21	344	220–240	30–50	none	0.8	28	3/5
TPU 85A	1.16	358	210–240	30–50	none	1	35	4/5
Nylon PA6	1.14	365	250–280	80–100	recommended	1.5	40	4/5
Nylon PA12	1.01	412	250–270	90–110	recommended	1.2	45	3/5
PA-CF	1.17	355	260–300	80–100	recommended	0.3	50	4/5
PC	1.2	346	260–300	100–120	recommended	0.6	40	4/5
PC-ABS	1.1	378	250–280	95–110	recommended	0.7	38	3/5
HIPS	1.04	400	230–250	95–110	recommended	0.8	25	3/5
PVA	1.23	338	190–220	50–60	none	0.3	60	3/5
PP	0.9	462	220–250	90–110	recommended	2	45	5/5
PEEK	1.3	320	380–420	120–160	required	1.2	400	5/5

Resins

Resin	Density g/cm³	Shrink %	$/L	Typical uses
Standard resin	1.12	1.2	25	miniatures, figurines, jewellery masters
ABS-like resin	1.12	1	30	functional prototypes, snap-fit housings, tabletop terrain
Water-washable resin	1.1	1.5	28	miniatures, hobby models, home printing without IPA
Tough / flexible resin	1.12	1	45	functional prototypes, gaskets and bumpers, wearables