Filament Spool Tare Weights & Printable Length Directory
Never start an overnight print job without knowing if your half-empty spool will run out. Select your filament material and spool brand to look up verified empty tare weights, material density, remaining meters/feet, and printer electricity costs.
Popular Filament & Spool Combinations
Direct access to verified tare weights and pre-calculated length profiles:
PLA (Polylactic Acid) on Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool)
Standard beginner-friendly bio-plastic made from renewable plant starch.
PLA+ / Tough PLA on Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool)
Elastomer-modified PLA engineered for high fracture and impact resistance.
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) on Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool)
Moisture and chemical resistant co-polyester combining ease of PLA with durability.
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) on Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool)
High-durability plastic with heat deflection to 98°C and acetone smoothing.
ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) on Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool)
UV-stabilized alternative to ABS designed for outdoor sunlight and weather resistance.
TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) on Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool)
Semi-rigid rubber-like elastomer with extreme abrasion and impact resistance.
TPU 85A (Soft Flexible) on Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool)
Soft flexible rubber for custom phone cases, gaskets, and RC car tires.
TPU 64D (Semi-Rigid Engineering TPU) on Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool)
High-durometer engineering urethane for snap-fits, living hinges, and industrial rollers.
PA-CF (Carbon Fiber Nylon) on Polymaker (Panchroma Cardboard)
Chopped carbon fiber reinforced polyamide with peak strength-to-weight ratio.
PETG-CF (Carbon Fiber PETG) on Polymaker (Panchroma Cardboard)
Micro-carbon fiber reinforced PETG for high stiffness and sleek matte aesthetics.
PLA-CF (Carbon Fiber PLA) on Polymaker (Panchroma Cardboard)
Rigid carbon-infused PLA engineered for drone frames and structural enclosures.
ABS-CF (Carbon Fiber ABS) on Polymaker (Panchroma Cardboard)
Lightweight, high-temp carbon fiber ABS for functional automotive and drone parts.
Empty Spool Tare Weight Master Database (15 Brands)
Weigh your spool on a digital kitchen scale and subtract this tare weight to find true net filament:
| Spool Brand | Empty Tare Weight | Material | Flange Dia | Hub Bore | Direct Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool) | 250 g | Plastic | 200 mm | 82 mm | |
| eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) | 245 g | Plastic | 200 mm | 53 mm | |
| eSun (Eco Cardboard Spool) | 135 g | Cardboard | 200 mm | 54 mm | |
| Polymaker (Panchroma Cardboard) | 140 g | Cardboard | 200 mm | 55 mm | |
| Prusament (Honeycomb Plastic + Core) | 200 g | Plastic | 200 mm | 51 mm | |
| Hatchbox 3D (Black Plastic) | 230 g | Plastic | 200 mm | 55 mm | |
| Sunlu (Slotted Plastic Spool) | 210 g | Plastic | 200 mm | 73 mm | |
| Overture (Recycled Cardboard) | 150 g | Cardboard | 200 mm | 54 mm | |
| Overture (Original Plastic Spool) | 220 g | Plastic | 200 mm | 54 mm | |
| Inland / Micro Center (Black Plastic) | 248 g | Plastic | 200 mm | 53 mm | |
| Creality (Hyper Series Plastic) | 240 g | Plastic | 200 mm | 53 mm | |
| Duramic 3D (Cardboard Spool) | 145 g | Cardboard | 200 mm | 54 mm | |
| Eryone (Eco Cardboard) | 140 g | Cardboard | 200 mm | 54 mm | |
| Amazon Basics (Black Plastic) | 238 g | Plastic | 200 mm | 54 mm | |
| Generic MasterSpool / Printed Spool | 180 g | MasterSpool | 200 mm | 52 mm |
Filament Density & Temperature Specs (All 40 Materials)
Click any filament material below to calculate remaining length on Bambu Lab, Prusa, or eSun spools:
Standard beginner-friendly bio-plastic made from renewable plant starch.
Elastomer-modified PLA engineered for high fracture and impact resistance.
Moisture and chemical resistant co-polyester combining ease of PLA with durability.
High-durability plastic with heat deflection to 98°C and acetone smoothing.
UV-stabilized alternative to ABS designed for outdoor sunlight and weather resistance.
Semi-rigid rubber-like elastomer with extreme abrasion and impact resistance.
Soft flexible rubber for custom phone cases, gaskets, and RC car tires.
High-durometer engineering urethane for snap-fits, living hinges, and industrial rollers.
Chopped carbon fiber reinforced polyamide with peak strength-to-weight ratio.
Micro-carbon fiber reinforced PETG for high stiffness and sleek matte aesthetics.
Rigid carbon-infused PLA engineered for drone frames and structural enclosures.
Lightweight, high-temp carbon fiber ABS for functional automotive and drone parts.
Ultra-tough industrial engineering plastic with outstanding thermal and impact specs.
Aerospace-grade composite combining heat resistance of PC with carbon stiffness.
Low-absorption polyamide with self-lubricating fatigue properties for gears.
Maximum tensile strength nylon composite for industrial jigs and end-use fixtures.
Glass fiber reinforced nylon providing structural rigidity without electrical conductivity.
Dimensional stability and electrical insulation with high heat deflection.
Polystyrene dissolvable in d-Limonene for sacrificial dual-extrusion ABS supports.
Cold-water soluble vinyl polymer for zero-scarring internal support cavities.
Ultra-fast water soluble polymer designed for rapid prototype support removal.
Chemical-proof fatigue-resistant polymer capable of millions of living hinge cycles.
Low-warping chemical-proof reinforced polypropylene for harsh fluid handling.
Next-generation co-polyester with higher toughness and optical transparency than PETG.
Organic composite containing milled wood flour for wood-grain appearance and smell.
Composite infused with real bamboo fibers for natural organic finished surfaces.
Ultra-dense composite with authentic cold metallic heft and polishable sheen.
Heavy composite infused with pulverized 316L stainless steel powder.
Iron-infused filament that responds to magnets and rusts naturally for historic props.
High-shine cosmetic filament delivering a glossy silk sheen that conceals layer steps.
Non-reflective flat finish PLA ideal for architectural scale models and tabletop gaming.
Strontium-aluminate infused luminous polymer providing long phosphorescent nighttime glow.
Thermochromic bio-plastic that changes hue upon contact with body heat or warm drinks.
Fast-melting PLA engineered for Bambu, Creality K1, and Voron 500+ mm/s print speeds.
Electrostatic discharge safe bio-polymer for PCB assembly fixtures and cleanroom trays.
Chemical resistant electrostatic dissipative PETG for factory automation and PCB jigs.
Aerospace flame-retardant polyetherimide with 175°C continuous service temperature.
Ultra-performance semicrystalline engineering thermoplastic replacing titanium components.
High-density fluoropolymer with extreme chemical immunity for petrochemical pumps.
Upcycled post-industrial PLA waste filament with zero sacrifice in dimensional tolerance.
3D Printer Electricity Consumption & Job Cost Tools (101 Printers)
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