Laser Cutting .SVG Cut Time & Price Calculator
Upload any vector SVG design. Measure exact perimeter cut path distance, estimate cutting minutes, convert mm/s ↔ mm/min, and calculate profitable Etsy pricing.
1.25 m
(49.2 in)1m 20s
@18 mm/s (1 pass)150 cm²
23.3 sq inRequired
Prevents charringLaser Cutter & Material Settings
Covers wood/acrylic sheet, laser tube wear, electricity, labor, and platform fees.
+$4.68
$3.02
Itemized Laser Job Costing
Workshop Pro Tips:
- Cast vs Extruded Acrylic: Always use Cast Acrylic for crisp frosted engraving and flame-polished cuts. Extruded tends to melt and smell.
- Air Assist on Wood: Use high air assist (30+ L/min) on plywood to blow away smoke particles and eliminate unsightly yellow scorch marks.
- Honeycomb Pins: Always pin down warped 3mm plywood flat to the honeycomb bed to maintain perfect laser focal distance.
Instant SVG Vector Geometry
Calculates the exact linear perimeter distance in meters and inches across thousands of complex nodes in seconds.
Verified Machine Benchmarks
Pre-calibrated feeds and speeds for xTool S1 (20W/40W), P2 (55W CO2), Glowforge, and OMTech on 3mm/5mm plywood, acrylic, and leather.
Profitable Shop Quotations
Factor in sheet square centimeters, air assist electricity, laser tube amortized wear, and Etsy's transaction cut.
3mm Basswood Plywood: Laser Speed & Power Matrix
Optimal baseline settings to cut cleanly in one pass with air assist enabled:
| Laser Machine | Laser Type & Power | Speed (mm/s) | Speed (mm/min) | Power % | Air Assist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xTool P2 | 55W CO2 | 35 mm/s | 2,100 mm/min | 60% | Yes (Auto) |
| xTool S1 40W | 40W Diode | 18 mm/s | 1,080 mm/min | 100% | Yes (High) |
| xTool S1 20W | 20W Diode | 8 mm/s | 480 mm/min | 100% | Yes (High) |
| Glowforge Plus | 45W CO2 | 28 mm/s | 1,680 mm/min | 85% | Yes (Internal) |
| OMTech 50W | 50W CO2 | 32 mm/s | 1,920 mm/min | 55% | Yes (External) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions on vector SVG laser pathing, feeds & speeds, and shop quoting.
How does MakerCalc measure .SVG cut path distance accurately?
Our engine uses the browser's native SVG DOM geometry API (SVGPathElement.getTotalLength) to measure the exact length of every Bezier curve, line, rectangle, circle, and polygon. It converts internal pixels or viewBox units to true millimeters based on the SVG's physical width and height attributes.
Why do my laser cut times differ between mm/s and mm/min?
Different machine controllers use different units. xTool Creative Space (XCS) and European lasers quote speed in millimeters per second (mm/s), whereas LightBurn for Ruida, GRBL, and CNC machines often defaults to millimeters per minute (mm/min). 20 mm/s equals 1,200 mm/min. Forgetting this conversion can burn your workpiece or ruin your laser tube!
How much should I charge per minute for laser cutting?
Commercial laser studios charge between $1.00 and $2.50 per active laser cutting minute, plus raw material cost and graphic setup fees. Our calculator combines material costs, tube wear ($0.50–$1.50/hr), power consumption, and your desired Etsy profit margin.
Can diode lasers cut clear acrylic?
No. Diode lasers operate in the 450nm blue wavelength which passes right through clear transparent acrylic without heating it. To cut clear or translucent acrylic, you need a 10,600nm CO2 laser like the xTool P2, OMTech, or Glowforge. Diode lasers can, however, cut dark opaque (black, dark green) acrylic.
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