Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro Laser Cutting Cost Calculator
Estimate cutting time and price for the Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro — a CO2 40–45 W laser. Drop your SVG, DXF or PDF, or just type a size. It runs entirely in your browser; your file is never uploaded.
Open the calculator for the Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro →Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro at a glance
| Laser type | CO2 (10,600 nm) |
|---|---|
| Class | CO2 40–45 W |
| Typical work area | 495 × 279 mm |
| Cuts | clear and opaque acrylic, plywood, MDF, card, leather, fabric |
Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro cutting cost examples
Machine time and price for a 100 × 60 mm part (320 mm of cutting) at €60/h, by material:
| Material | Speed | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plywood 3 mm | 12 mm/s | 27 s | €0.44 |
| MDF 3 mm | 13.2 mm/s | 24 s | €0.40 |
| Acrylic 3 mm | 10.8 mm/s | 30 s | €0.49 |
| Cardboard 3 mm | 21 mm/s | 15 s | €0.25 |
These scale from real workshop speeds. Your parts differ — open the calculator and drop your file or enter your size for an exact figure. You can also switch to engraving.
Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro FAQ
How fast does the Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro cut 3 mm plywood?
About 12 mm/s. Cutting a 100 × 60 mm part (320 mm of cut) takes roughly 27 s of machine time on the Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro.
Can the Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro cut clear acrylic?
Yes. The Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro is a CO2 laser (10,600 nm) and cuts both clear and opaque acrylic, plus plywood, MDF, leather, card and fabric.
How much does it cost to run the Glowforge Basic / Plus / Pro?
Laser cutting is priced by machine time: cut length ÷ cutting speed × passes = time, then time × hourly rate + setup. At €60/h a 100 × 60 mm plywood part costs about €0.44. Use the calculator to price your own file.
← All machine calculators · Full speed table · Main calculator