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PLA 2.85 mm: length and weight

One kilogram of 2.85 mm PLA is about 126 metres; one metre weighs 7.91 g.

Per kilogram
126 m
415 ft
Per metre
7.91 g
2.411 g per ft
Density
1.24
g/cm³
Cross-section
6.379 mm²
2.85 mm diameter

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The calculation

π × (2.85 ÷ 2)² = 6.379 mm² → 6.379 cm³ per metre × 1.24 g/cm³ = 7.91 g/m

The density is from the manufacturer’s data sheet.

Length by spool size

Filament weightMetresFeet
250 g32104
500 g63207
750 g95311
1,000 g126415
2,000 g253829
3,000 g3791,244

Other materials at 2.85 mm

MaterialDensityMetres per kg
PLA1.24 g/cm³126
PETG1.27 g/cm³123
ABS1.04 g/cm³151
ASA1.07 g/cm³146
TPU1.22 g/cm³128
Nylon1.12 g/cm³140
PC1.22 g/cm³128

Same material in the other common diameter: PLA 1.75 mm. To price a print from its weight, use the 3D print cost calculator.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-04 · Disclaimer

FAQ

PLA 2.85 mm — questions

About 126 metres, using a density of 1.24 g/cm³. Each metre weighs 7.91 g.

About 415 feet of 2.85 mm filament.

Brands use slightly different formulations and diameters. Fillers such as carbon fibre, glass, wood or metal change the density, and at 2.85 mm a diameter just 0.02 mm off changes the length per kilogram by about 1.4%.