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TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) on Overture (Recycled Cardboard) Spool Tare & Length Calculator

Weigh your Overture (Recycled Cardboard) spool on a kitchen scale to instantly see remaining meters, feet, and percentage left for TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) (1.21 g/cm³).

Calculated Benchmark Answer

An empty Overture (Recycled Cardboard) spool weighs exactly 150g (Cardboard). A full 1kg net spool of 1.75mm TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) (density 1.21 g/cm³) contains 343.6 meters (1127.3 feet) of filament.

Input Parameters & Presets

1.21 g/cm³

Pre-loads exact volumetric density required to calculate length.

Tare: 150g

Pre-loads empty spool deduction (Cardboard).

g(40.6 oz)
Min: 150 g83%Max: 1350 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
TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer)343.6m1127 ft
NET: 1000g•DIA: 1.75mm•100% REM
Remaining LengthKEY RESULT
343.6meters
1127.3 ft

100% of 1000g reference spool

Net Filament Weight
1000grams
35.27 oz

Excludes 150g empty tare

Electricity Cost
$0.14USD

8 hrs on Bambu Lab P1S

Material Density
1.21g/cm³

1.75mm diameter profile

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Kitchen Scale Quick-Lookup: TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) on Overture (Recycled Cardboard)

Read your digital kitchen scale directly. Tare deduction of 150g (Cardboard) is already calculated below:

Spool StatusTotal Scale ReadingNet FilamentRemaining MetersRemaining FeetPercent Left
Low Spool300g150g51.5m169 ft15%
Quarter Spool400g250g85.9m281.8 ft25%
Half Spool650g500g171.8m563.6 ft50%
Three-Quarter Spool900g750g257.7m845.5 ft75%
Full 1kg Spool1150g1000g343.6m1127.3 ft100%

Overture (Recycled Cardboard) Spool Tare Weight vs Competitors

Compare empty spool tare weights and resulting filament meter yields for TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) (1.75mm).

Material / SpecificationEmpty TareMaterial1kg YieldFlange Dia
Overture (Recycled Cardboard)ACTIVE150gCardboard343.6mØ 200mm
Bambu Lab (Reusable Spool)250gPlastic343.6mØ 200mm
eSun (Clear Plastic Spool)245gPlastic343.6mØ 200mm
eSun (Eco Cardboard Spool)135gCardboard343.6mØ 200mm
Polymaker (Panchroma Cardboard)140gCardboard343.6mØ 200mm
Prusament (Honeycomb Plastic + Core)200gPlastic343.6mØ 200mm

Step-by-Step Math: How We Calculate TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) Length

Exact formulas and linear density substitutions for TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) (1.21 g/cm³) on a Overture (Recycled Cardboard) spool.

Step 1: Subtract Empty Spool Tare Weight1000.0g net filament
Formula: W_net = W_total - W_tare
Calculation: 1150g - 150g = 1000.0g net filament

Deducting the verified 150g empty tare weight of the Overture (Recycled Cardboard) (Cardboard) 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 & Feet343.6m (1127.3ft)
Formula: L = W_net / (ρ × A × 100)
Calculation: 1000g / (1.21 g/cm³ × 0.024053 cm² × 100) = 343.6m (1127.3ft)

Dividing net mass by the linear density of TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) (1.21 g/cm³) yields the printable length.

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Engineering Specifications & Troubleshooting Guide: TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) & Overture (Recycled Cardboard) Hardware

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

Maker Pro Tips
  • Print slowly (25-45 mm/s) to prevent filament buckling in drive gears.
  • The empty Overture (Recycled Cardboard) spool weighs 150g (Cardboard). Flange outer diameter is 200mm with a 54mm hub bore.
Most Critical Mistake to Avoid

High retraction settings causing grinding in the extruder gears.

Recommended Machine Settings
fan Speed50%-100%
speed25-45 mm/s
enclosure NeededNo
retraction0.3mm direct
empty Spool Tare150 grams
spool MaterialCardboard
flange Diameter200 mm
hub Diameter54 mm

Frequently Asked Questions: TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) on Overture (Recycled Cardboard)

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

Q1How much does an empty Overture (Recycled Cardboard) spool weigh?
An empty Overture (Recycled Cardboard) spool has a factory tare weight of 150 grams (Cardboard 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 TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer)?
A full 1,000 gram spool of standard 1.75mm TPU 95A (Flexible Elastomer) (density 1.21 g/cm³) contains approximately 343.6 meters (1127.3 feet) of printable filament.
Q3Is the Overture (Recycled Cardboard) spool compatible with the Bambu AMS?
Overture (Recycled Cardboard) spools have a flange diameter of 200mm and width of 63mm. Because it is cardboard, we recommend snapping a 3D-printed plastic rim or electrical tape around the edges to prevent roller dust inside the AMS.