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TPU 2.85 mm: length and weight

One kilogram of 2.85 mm TPU is about 128 metres; one metre weighs 7.78 g.

Per kilogram
128 m
422 ft
Per metre
7.78 g
2.372 g per ft
Density
1.22
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 × 1.22 g/cm³ = 7.78 g/m

The density is from the manufacturer’s data sheet. Bambu TPU 95A HF; other TPUs are close to 1.2 g/cm³.

Length by spool size

Filament weightMetresFeet
250 g32105
500 g64211
750 g96316
1,000 g128422
2,000 g257843
3,000 g3851,265

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: TPU 1.75 mm. To price a print from its weight, use the 3D print cost calculator.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-04 · Disclaimer

FAQ

TPU 2.85 mm — questions

About 128 metres, using a density of 1.22 g/cm³. Each metre weighs 7.78 g.

About 422 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%.