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PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene) on eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) Spool Tare & Length Calculator

Weigh your eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) spool on a kitchen scale to instantly see remaining meters, feet, and percentage left for PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene) (1.05 g/cm³).

Calculated Benchmark Answer

An empty eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) spool weighs exactly 245g (Plastic). A full 1kg net spool of 1.75mm PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene) (density 1.05 g/cm³) contains 396 meters (1299.2 feet) of filament.

Input Parameters & Presets

1.05 g/cm³

Pre-loads exact volumetric density required to calculate length.

Tare: 245g

Pre-loads empty spool deduction (Plastic).

g(43.9 oz)
Min: 245 g83%Max: 1445 g

Weigh your half-used spool directly on any digital kitchen scale.

Preset Values: Quick Weight Presets
Job Electricity Costing$0.14
110W
2D Orthographic Cross-Section
100% REMAINING
PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene)396m1299 ft
NET: 1000g•DIA: 1.75mm•100% REM
Remaining LengthKEY RESULT
396meters
1299.2 ft

100% of 1000g reference spool

Net Filament Weight
1000grams
35.27 oz

Excludes 245g empty tare

Electricity Cost
$0.14USD

8 hrs on Bambu Lab P1S

Material Density
1.05g/cm³

1.75mm diameter profile

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Kitchen Scale Quick-Lookup: PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene) on eSun (Clear Plastic Spool)

Read your digital kitchen scale directly. Tare deduction of 245g (Plastic) is already calculated below:

Spool StatusTotal Scale ReadingNet FilamentRemaining MetersRemaining FeetPercent Left
Low Spool395g150g59.4m194.9 ft15%
Quarter Spool495g250g99m324.8 ft25%
Half Spool745g500g198m649.6 ft50%
Three-Quarter Spool995g750g297m974.4 ft75%
Full 1kg Spool1245g1000g396m1299.2 ft100%

eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) Spool Tare Weight vs Competitors

Compare empty spool tare weights and resulting filament meter yields for PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene) (1.75mm).

Material / SpecificationEmpty TareMaterial1kg YieldFlange Dia
eSun (Clear Plastic Spool)ACTIVE245gPlastic396mØ 200mm
Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool)250gPlastic396mØ 200mm
eSun (Eco Cardboard Spool)135gCardboard396mØ 200mm
Polymaker (Panchroma Cardboard)140gCardboard396mØ 200mm
Prusament (Honeycomb Plastic + Core)200gPlastic396mØ 200mm
Hatchbox 3D (Black Plastic)230gPlastic396mØ 200mm

Step-by-Step Math: How We Calculate PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene) Length

Exact formulas and linear density substitutions for PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene) (1.05 g/cm³) on a eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) spool.

Step 1: Subtract Empty Spool Tare Weight1000.0g net filament
Formula: W_net = W_total - W_tare
Calculation: 1245g - 245g = 1000.0g net filament

Deducting the verified 245g empty tare weight of the eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) (Plastic) spool leaves the exact net plastic mass.

Step 2: Calculate 1.75mm Cross-Sectional Area0.024053 cm²
Formula: A = π × (d / 20)²
Calculation: 3.14159 × (0.0875)² = 0.024053 cm²

Volumetric cross-sectional area in square centimeters for 1.75mm filament.

Step 3: Calculate Printable Length in Meters & Feet396m (1299.2ft)
Formula: L = W_net / (ρ × A × 100)
Calculation: 1000g / (1.05 g/cm³ × 0.024053 cm² × 100) = 396m (1299.2ft)

Dividing net mass by the linear density of PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene) (1.05 g/cm³) yields the printable length.

MetriFab Precision GuaranteeFormulas cross-verified against Blum, Smooth-On, Polymaker, and eSun technical data sheets.
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Engineering Specifications & Troubleshooting Guide: PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene) & eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) Hardware

Factory-tested parameters, common failure modes, and workbench best practices.

Maker Pro Tips
  • Glass reinforcement virtually eliminates PP warping while preserving chemical resistance.
  • The empty eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) spool weighs 245g (Plastic). Flange outer diameter is 200mm with a 53mm hub bore.
Most Critical Mistake to Avoid

Assuming standard bed adhesion works; still requires polypropylene tape.

Recommended Machine Settings
fan Speed0%-20%
speed35-70 mm/s
enclosure NeededYes
retraction1.0mm direct
empty Spool Tare245 grams
spool MaterialPlastic
flange Diameter200 mm
hub Diameter53 mm

Frequently Asked Questions: PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene) on eSun (Clear Plastic Spool)

Spool tare weight, density, moisture absorption, and kitchen scale tips.

Q1How much does an empty eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) spool weigh?
An empty eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) spool has a factory tare weight of 245 grams (Plastic construction). Subtract this tare weight from your scale reading to get the exact net filament weight remaining.
Q2How many meters of filament are in a 1kg spool of PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene)?
A full 1,000 gram spool of standard 1.75mm PP-GF (Glass Fiber Polypropylene) (density 1.05 g/cm³) contains approximately 396 meters (1299.2 feet) of printable filament.
Q3Is the eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) spool compatible with the Bambu AMS?
eSun (Clear Plastic Spool) spools have a flange diameter of 200mm and width of 65mm. It fits smoothly inside AMS and external drybox rollers.