PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) on Amazon Basics (Black Plastic) Spool Tare & Length Calculator
Weigh your Amazon Basics (Black Plastic) spool on a kitchen scale to instantly see remaining meters, feet, and percentage left for PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) (1.27 g/cm³).
An empty Amazon Basics (Black Plastic) spool weighs exactly 238g (Plastic). A full 1kg net spool of 1.75mm PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) (density 1.27 g/cm³) contains 327.4 meters (1074.1 feet) of filament.
Input Parameters & Presets
Pre-loads exact volumetric density required to calculate length.
Pre-loads empty spool deduction (Plastic).
Weigh your half-used spool directly on any digital kitchen scale.
100% of 1000g reference spool
Excludes 238g empty tare
8 hrs on Bambu Lab P1S
1.75mm diameter profile
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Kitchen Scale Quick-Lookup: PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) on Amazon Basics (Black Plastic)
Read your digital kitchen scale directly. Tare deduction of 238g (Plastic) is already calculated below:
| Spool Status | Total Scale Reading | Net Filament | Remaining Meters | Remaining Feet | Percent Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Spool | 388g | 150g | 49.1m | 161.1 ft | 15% |
| Quarter Spool | 488g | 250g | 81.8m | 268.4 ft | 25% |
| Half Spool | 738g | 500g | 163.7m | 537.1 ft | 50% |
| Three-Quarter Spool | 988g | 750g | 245.5m | 805.4 ft | 75% |
| Full 1kg Spool | 1238g | 1000g | 327.4m | 1074.1 ft | 100% |
Amazon Basics (Black Plastic) Spool Tare Weight vs Competitors
Compare empty spool tare weights and resulting filament meter yields for PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) (1.75mm).
| Material / Specification | Empty Tare | Material | 1kg Yield | Flange Dia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics (Black Plastic)ACTIVE | 238g | Plastic | 327.4m | Ø 200mm |
| Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool) | 250g | Plastic | 327.4m | Ø 200mm |
| eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) | 245g | Plastic | 327.4m | Ø 200mm |
| eSun (Eco Cardboard Spool) | 135g | Cardboard | 327.4m | Ø 200mm |
| Polymaker (Panchroma Cardboard) | 140g | Cardboard | 327.4m | Ø 200mm |
| Prusament (Honeycomb Plastic + Core) | 200g | Plastic | 327.4m | Ø 200mm |
Step-by-Step Math: How We Calculate PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) Length
Exact formulas and linear density substitutions for PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) (1.27 g/cm³) on a Amazon Basics (Black Plastic) spool.
Deducting the verified 238g empty tare weight of the Amazon Basics (Black Plastic) (Plastic) spool leaves the exact net plastic mass.
Volumetric cross-sectional area in square centimeters for 1.75mm filament.
Dividing net mass by the linear density of PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) (1.27 g/cm³) yields the printable length.
Engineering Specifications & Troubleshooting Guide: PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) & Amazon Basics (Black Plastic) Hardware
Factory-tested parameters, common failure modes, and workbench best practices.
- Use glue stick on smooth PEI to prevent PETG from tearing bed coating.
- Drying at 65°C eliminates stringing.
- The empty Amazon Basics (Black Plastic) spool weighs 238g (Plastic). Flange outer diameter is 200mm with a 54mm hub bore.
Running 100% part cooling fan which drastically weakens PETG layer adhesion.
Frequently Asked Questions: PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) on Amazon Basics (Black Plastic)
Spool tare weight, density, moisture absorption, and kitchen scale tips.
Q1How much does an empty Amazon Basics (Black Plastic) spool weigh?
Q2How many meters of filament are in a 1kg spool of PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)?
Q3Is the Amazon Basics (Black Plastic) spool compatible with the Bambu AMS?
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