KDP Royalty Calculator
Estimate ebook and paperback earnings by marketplace. Adjust price, file size, page count, and channel to see profit per sale.
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Tips
- For 70% ebook royalty, price in the typical range of 2.99 to 9.99 in each market.
- Large image-heavy files raise delivery costs. Compress images to reduce size.
- Paperback profit rises faster when you trim page count or select black ink.
KDP Royalty Calculator FAQs
Why does the ebook royalty switch between 70 percent and 35 percent
The 70 percent plan typically applies when pricing falls between 2.99 and 9.99 for many marketplaces. Outside that range the 35 percent plan often applies. The calculator picks a plan based on your price if Auto is selected.
How do delivery fees affect ebook royalties
Delivery fees apply on the 70 percent plan and are based on file size. Image heavy files increase the fee. Compress images to lower file size and improve net royalty.
What changes paperback profit the most
Page count and ink type drive print cost. Fewer pages and black ink lower cost. The channel also matters. Amazon gives 60 percent while Expanded distribution gives 40 percent.
Do marketplace taxes or VAT appear in this estimate
This tool focuses on core KDP royalty logic. Some markets apply VAT or other adjustments. Treat the result as a planning estimate and verify final pricing inside your KDP dashboard.
How do I model hardcover or large format books
Use the paperback flow as a guide. If your format has different print costs, update the PRINT config block in the calculator code with your fixed and per page rates, then recalc.
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