CNC Quoter — Free Quoting Calculator for Machine Shops

What are you making?

Tell us about the raw material and stock dimensions.

Material ?The material your part will be machined from. Prices are approximate per-pound costs for raw stock.

Price ($/lb)

Density (lb/in³)

Stock shape

Bar / Block

Plate

Round

Length (in)

×

Width (in)

×

Height (in)

How many parts?

Enter your batch size. Discounts apply at 100+, 500+, 1000+ parts.

10% batch discount

Machining operations

Select the types of operations and how many of each.

Milling

2

Turning

1

Drilling

1

Grinding

1

EDM

1

~15 min per operation

▸ Know your cycle time? Enter it directly.

Total cycle time (minutes)

Overrides the per-operation estimate above.

Number of setups ?Each setup is a repositioning of the part in the machine. More complex parts with features on multiple sides need more setups.

Each setup = repositioning the part in the machine.

Your shop rates

Set your hourly rate and cost structure.

$100/hr

Most shops charge $85–$125/hr

▸ Advanced settings

Overhead % ?Covers rent, utilities, insurance, tooling wear, coolant, and other fixed costs. Typically 10–25% for small shops.

15%

Margin % ?Your profit margin. Applied on top of all costs. 15–25% is typical for job shops.

20%

Material markup ?Multiplier on raw material cost to cover waste, shipping, and handling. 1.25× means 25% markup.

1.25×

Setup rate ($/hr) ?Hourly rate charged for setup time. Defaults to your shop rate if left blank.