Amazon KDP Royalty Calculator
Calculate ebook and print book earnings
Ebook Details
Delivery fee: $0.15/MB at 70% rate
Your Royalty
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Delivery Cost
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100 Sales
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Royalty Breakdown
Earnings Projection
10 Sales
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100 Sales
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When to Use This Calculator
Price Optimization
Should you price at $2.99 or $4.99? Test different price points to find the sweet spot. Sometimes $3.99 earns more per sale than $4.99 after fees.
35% vs 70% Decision
Image-heavy cookbook with 15MB file? At 70%, delivery eats $2.25 per sale. 35% might actually pay more. Run the numbers before choosing.
Print Pricing
300-page color interior costs $8+ to print. Price at $12.99 and you're losing money. Calculate minimum viable price before publishing.
International Markets
UK and EU have different delivery fees and VAT rules. A $4.99 book earns different royalties in each marketplace. Check before setting global prices.
Income Projections
Planning a book launch? Estimate earnings at different sales volumes. Know exactly how many copies you need to sell to hit your income goals.
Format Comparison
Ebook at $4.99 vs paperback at $14.99 vs hardcover at $24.99. Which format actually earns more per sale? Compare all three before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 35% rate?
Use 35% for: books under $2.99 or over $9.99, image-heavy books with large file sizes (10MB+), or books sold in non-70% territories. No delivery fees at 35%.
How do I reduce ebook file size?
Compress images before uploading, use JPEG instead of PNG, reduce image dimensions, remove unnecessary formatting. Every MB saved = $0.15 more per sale at 70%.
What's the minimum paperback price?
Minimum = printing cost ÷ 0.6 (for 60% royalty). A book costing $4.50 to print needs minimum $7.50 price. Below that, you'd lose money on each sale.
Does page count affect ebook royalties?
Not directly. Ebook royalties depend on price, rate, and file size - not page count. However, page count matters for Kindle Unlimited (KENP) payments.
Paperback vs hardcover earnings?
Hardcovers have higher printing costs but command higher prices. A $24.99 hardcover might earn $7-8, while a $14.99 paperback earns $4-5. Hardcovers = premium positioning.
How often does Amazon pay royalties?
60 days after the end of each month. January sales pay in late March. Minimum threshold: $100 for check, $10 for direct deposit. Set up direct deposit to get paid faster.
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