Stratasys Material Cost per Cubic Inch (and per Kilogram)
If you operate a Stratasys Fortus system, material pricing is typically quoted by volume—92 cubic inches per canister. However, many engineers, buyers, and procurement teams evaluate material costs by weight (kg) when comparing polymers, suppliers, or manufacturing processes.
This page converts Stratasys Fortus material pricing from cost per cubic inch to an estimated cost per kilogram, using published material densities. This allows for clearer, apples-to-apples cost analysis across materials and platforms.
| Stratasys Material | Type | Density (g/cm³) | Typical OEM $/92ci | Estimated $/ci | Estimated $/kg | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS-M30 | Model | 1.04 | $454.00 | $4.93 | $289.56 | General-purpose ABS production material |
| ABS-ESD7 | Model | 1.07 | $522.00 | $5.67 | $323.59 | ESD-safe ABS for fixtures and housings |
| ASA | Model | 1.07 | $454.00 | $4.93 | $281.44 | UV-stable thermoplastic for outdoor use |
| PC | Model | 1.20 | $522.00 | $5.67 | $288.54 | Higher strength and heat performance |
| PC-ABS | Model | 1.12 | $522.00 | $5.67 | $309.15 | Balanced toughness and thermal performance |
| Nylon 12CF | Model | 1.20 | $774.00 | $8.41 | $427.83 | Carbon fiber reinforced nylon for stiffness |
| PPSF | Model | 1.29 | $897.00 | $9.75 | $461.23 | High heat and chemical resistance (Fortus) |
| ULTEM™ 9085 | Model | 1.27 | $887.00 | $9.64 | $463.27 | Aerospace-capable PEI |
| ULTEM™ 1010 | Model | 1.27 | $887.00 | $9.64 | $463.27 | Higher temperature PEI for tooling / sterilization |
| Antero™ 800NA | Model | 1.30 | $1,547.00 | $16.82 | $789.33 | PEKK-based high-performance material |
| SR-35 | Support | 1.20 | $454.00 | $4.93 | $250.95 | Soluble support for ABS/ASA |
| SR-100 | Support | 1.20 | $567.00 | $6.16 | $313.41 | Support material for PC applications |
| SR-20 | Support | 1.20 | $567.00 | $6.16 | $313.41 | Support for PC-ABS builds |
| ULTEM™ 9085 Support | Support | 1.27 | $842.00 | $9.15 | $439.77 | Support material for ULTEM™ 9085 |
| ULTEM™ 1010 Support | Support | 1.27 | $842.00 | $9.15 | $439.77 | Support material for ULTEM™ 1010 |
Key takeaway
$/ci is great for part cost — $/kg is great for procurement
Stratasys Fortus materials are often discussed in canisters (92ci). Converting to $/ci helps estimate part cost. Converting to $/kg helps compare to resin/filament purchasing norms — and highlights how density changes the “real” cost by weight.
- Use $/ci to estimate part material cost from slicer volume.
- Use $/kg for purchasing comparisons across vendors and materials.
- Density matters: two materials can share $/ci but differ in $/kg.