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KDP royalty calculator

Estimate ebook and paperback royalties with a click. Use this to pick a price and understand tradeoffs.

Assumptions vary by region and printing. This tool is a planning aid, not legal or financial advice.

Inputs

Book format
List price (USD)
Royalty option (ebook)
Estimated delivery cost (ebook)
Page count (paperback)
Print cost estimate (paperback)
Tip: Try a few prices. The best price is the one that matches your reader and still supports marketing.

Results

Enter values and click Calculate.
Ebook formula: (price minus delivery) times royalty.
Paperback formula: (price times 60 percent) minus print cost.