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Estimate a fixed-width wall with rounded, overlapping extrusion lines. Start with Extrusion width; this calculator reports Estimated wall thickness.
Tools · Dimensions and fit
Perimeters to wall thickness
Estimate a fixed-width wall with rounded, overlapping extrusion lines.
Results
- Estimated wall thickness
- 1.264159 mm
- Thickness without bead overlap
- 1.35 mm
Method
Line spacing = width − height × (1 − π ÷ 4). Wall = width + (perimeters − 1) × spacing. Also shows perimeters × width.
Worked example
Example inputs
- Extrusion width
- 0.45 mm
- Layer height
- 0.2 mm
- Perimeter count
- 3 count
Calculated outputs
- Estimated wall thickness
- 1.264159 mm
- Thickness without bead overlap
- 1.35 mm
How to read the result
With these example inputs, Estimated wall thickness is 1.264159 mm. Use that value for the setting or decision named above, and read the other outputs as supporting checks.
Common mistake
Do not leave Extrusion width at the example value of 0.45 mm unless it matches your own measurement.
Assumptions and limits
A classic fixed-width estimate, not Arachne or variable-width output. Overlap settings, first layers and geometry can change the wall.