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Reference tables

The numbers behind the calculators, collected in one place with sources.

Empty spool weights by brandBambu Lab, Prusament, eSUN, Sunlu, Polymaker, Hatchbox, Overture, Elegoo and more, so you can weigh a spool and know what is left.Hotend max volumetric flow ratesHow many mm³/s each stock and aftermarket hotend can melt, and what that means for speed at each layer height.Filament drying temperatures and timesDrying temperature, hours and how hygroscopic each material is, from PLA to nylon and PVA.Printer power consumptionIdle, average and peak wattage for 37 printers with sources.Filament density and temperature tableDensity, nozzle and bed temperatures, shrinkage and price for 26 materials.