Laser Cutting Price per Meter
Quick estimator to get an approximate operating cost per meter by material and thickness, based on simplified internal speed assumptions.
Enter parameters and calculate to see price per meter.
How to Use This Quick Calculator
This mini calculator provides fast estimates for operating costs per meter of cutting
What's Included
Electricity cost (laser + system power) and labor cost per meter based on typical cutting speeds. This gives you a baseline operating cost estimate.
What's Not Included
Material costs, assist gas consumption, equipment depreciation, and overhead. For complete project quotes, use the full laser cutting calculator.
When to Use This
Perfect for quick comparisons between materials, rough budgeting, or when you need a fast ballpark figure. Check our cutting speeds reference for more detailed benchmarks.
Workflow Integration
- 1. Pull reference data. Grab feed rates from the cutting speeds reference and confirm gas assumptions in the assist gas guide.
- 2. Run the quick calculator. Use this tool to translate that speed into an operating cost target for phone quotes or early scoping.
- 3. Promote to detailed tools. Once the job is serious, feed the same assumptions into the full laser cutting calculator or hourly rate calculator so the final quote includes material, gas, depreciation, and markup.