PLA (Polylactic Acid) Guide
The most popular 3D printing material. Easy to print, biodegradable, but brittle and low heat resistance.
Properties
Density1.24 g/cm³
Print Temp190-220°C
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Easy to print
- No odor
- Biodegradable
- Sharp details
Cons
- Brittle
- Low heat resistance (60°C)
- Not UV stable
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Filament Spool Estimator for PLA (Polylactic Acid)
Calculate how many meters of PLA (Polylactic Acid) you have left on your spool.
Filament Spool Remainder Estimator
Ad Space (Slot: filament-top)
Inputs
Standard plastic spools are ~200-250g. Cardboard ~150g.
Estimated Results
Net Weight
750 g
Remaining Length
251.5 m
Enough for a print requiring 251 meters or less.
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