Laser Settings Calculator
Convert settings & estimate costs.
Speed & Power Conversion
Original Settings (Source)
Your Machine (Target)
Option A: Faster
Same Power, Higher Speed
6000
mm/min
80% Power
Option B: Detailed
Same Speed, Lower Power
40%
Power Setting
3000 mm/min
Job Cost Estimator
Suggested Price
$45.00
Includes Labor + Material
How to Convert Laser Power Settings?
One of the most common challenges in laser engraving is finding settings for a material (like a Tile or specific wood) that were created for a different machine. A 10W laser cuts differently than a 20W or 40W laser.
The Golden Rule: Energy Density
The core concept is to maintain the same amount of laser energy hitting the material per second.
- Going Up (10W -> 20W): Your machine is 2x stronger. You can either run 2x Faster (to reduce burn time) or use Half Power.
- Going Down (20W -> 10W): Your machine is weaker. You must run Slower to allow the laser enough time to burn deep enough.
mm/min vs mm/sec
Diode lasers (xTool, Atomstack, Sculpfun) usually use mm/min. CO2 lasers (Omtech, Thunder) usually use mm/sec.
1000 mm/min = 16.6 mm/sec. Our calculator handles this conversion automatically.