How much does 1 kg of PLA filament cost?
A 1 kg spool of standard PLA costs about $18–$25 from mainstream brands in 2026. Budget PLA can drop to ~$15, while specialty PLA (silk, matte, wood-fill, high-speed) runs $25–$40.
PLA price by tier
| PLA tier | Price per kg |
|---|---|
| Budget / bulk | $15–$18 |
| Standard brand-name | $18–$25 |
| Specialty (silk, matte, wood, high-speed) | $25–$40 |
How does filament price affect the print cost?
Divide the spool price by 1000 to get cost per gram. At $22/kg that is $0.022/g, so a 30 g print costs about $0.66 in material. See the full breakdown in how much a 3D print costs.
Is PLA cheaper than PETG or ABS?
Roughly the same. Standard PETG and ABS also sit around $20–$28/kg. Price differences come more from brand and specialty formulation than from the base material.