Filament Weight vs Price

Filament Weight vs Price: Understanding the Math

Spool weight reality

Advertised 1 kg spools often contain less filament than 1 kg, with the rest being the spool itself. Common spool tare weights range from 100 to 350 g. A 'cheap' 1 kg spool with 850 g of filament costs more per gram than a premium spool with 1 kg of filament.

How Siddament V2 helps

V2 spool weight standardisation (160 to 170 g) means every spool of the same material weighs the same in your hand, ships the same, and contains predictable filament per spool.

Calculating real cost per gram

Take the price, divide by actual filament weight (check the product page or weigh the spool minus tare). Compare that number across brands.

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