Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4
Power consumption analysis, verified wattage measurements, and interactive electricity cost calculator for the Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4.
Interactive Electricity Cost Calculator
Adjust printing hours and your local energy tariff to estimate daily, monthly, and annual operating costs.
US Average: ~$0.16 • EU: ~€0.25 - €0.35 • UK: ~£0.28
Pre-filled from measured average operating telemetry.
Hardware & Build Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Prusa Research
- Motion Kinematics
- Bed Slinger FDM
- Build Envelope
- 250 x 210 x 220 mm
- Bed Construction
- Magnetic Heatbed with Spring Steel Sheet
- Typical Peak Draw
- 240W
Frequently Asked Questions
The Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4 consumes an average of 80 Watts while printing. Operating it for 8 hours uses approximately 0.64 kWh, costing roughly $0.10 at standard rates ($0.16/kWh).
During the initial 3 to 6 minute warmup phase, the heated bed and hotend run at 100% duty cycle to reach target temperature as quickly as possible. Once stabilized, power drops to the ~80W average.
When powered on and in standby (display on, mainboard fans idle, heaters off), it consumes roughly 5W to 15W of background electricity.
Yes. Because average running draw is only ~80W, a standard 500Wh portable power station or 1000VA UPS battery can easily sustain printing for 3 to 5 hours through power outages.
Yes. Maintaining a heated bed at 100°C-110°C for engineering materials requires more continuous thermal power than printing PLA at 60°C, increasing average power draw by roughly 40W to 80W.