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Layer Height Calculator

Determine optimal first and regular layer heights for your nozzle diameter and desired print quality.

Inputs

mm

Common Z-Step Configurations

Standard (1/16 microstepping)
Layer height increments: 0.04mm
Finer (1/32 microstepping)
Layer height increments: 0.02mm
Coarse (full step)
Layer height increments: 0.4mm

Results

Minimum Layer Height
0.12mm
Safe minimum: 25% of 0.4mm nozzle
Recommended Layer Height
0.20mm
Optimal for normal quality
Maximum Layer Height
0.32mm
Safe maximum: 75% of 0.4mm nozzle

Guide

  • • Use 50% of nozzle diameter for general-purpose printing.
  • • Reduce layer height for fine details and smooth surfaces.
  • • Increase layer height for faster prints with less critical geometry.
  • • First layer height is typically slightly thicker than regular layers (0.1mm above regular LH).
  • • Values are rounded to nearest 0.04mm (common for 8-bit steppers).
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