KDP royalty calculator
Estimate KDP royalties and printing costs for US regular-trim books. Compare the 50% and 60% print price bands, minimum list price and ebook plans.
See what each sale could earn
Amazon.com regular-trim estimate: print royalties use 50% below $9.99 or 60% from $9.99, minus printing cost. Larger trims and other marketplaces need KDP’s calculator. Ebook estimates depend on plan eligibility and file size. Rates verified against KDP's published tables on 2026-10-05; confirm the live figures before you set a price.
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Quick answerFor Amazon.com print sales, KDP pays 50% of list prices below $9.99, or 60% at $9.99 and above, minus printing cost. This calculator estimates US regular-trim paperback and hardcover costs, plus eligible ebook royalties under the 70% and 35% plans.
How does the print royalty rate change with price?
On Amazon.com, a $9.98 list price uses 50%; $9.99 uses 60%. Subtract printing cost after applying the rate. With a $4.60 printing cost, those prices give about $0.39 and $1.39 per copy respectively. Other marketplaces use different currency thresholds. Expanded Distribution has a separate 40% rate and is outside this calculator.
What does the minimum list price mean?
It is the lowest price that covers printing under the applicable rate, rounded up to a cent. With $4.60 printing cost, the US minimum is $9.20 in the 50% band. If that lower-rate minimum crosses $9.99, the calculator checks the 60% band instead. Pricing at the minimum can leave no profit; it is a floor, not a recommended selling price.
Which print costs does this tool cover?
The estimate uses Amazon.com rates for regular trims: no more than 6.12 inches wide and no more than 9 inches high. A 300-page black-ink paperback costs $4.60 to print at that size. Larger trims, groundwood paper and other marketplaces need the printer's calculator. Choose the actual ink, binding and final interior page count, then confirm KDP's estimate before setting your price.
How does the ebook estimate work?
The simplified US estimate compares the 70% and 35% plans using a one-megabyte delivery size. The 70% option uses the $2.99–$9.99 price band and subtracts delivery cost. A different file size, sales territory or eligibility condition can change the result. Check the current KDP pricing requirements and the estimate in your title setup before publishing.
Frequently asked questions
How much royalty does KDP pay?
For Amazon.com print sales, 50% below a $9.99 list price and 60% at $9.99 or above, minus printing cost. This tool estimates US regular-trim costs and eligible ebook plans; confirm the current figures and eligibility in KDP.
Why does a longer book earn less at the same price?
Printing costs can increase with the final page count. This estimate uses the selected US regular-trim ink and binding; larger trims need KDP's official calculator.
What is the minimum list price?
It is the lowest price that covers printing under the applicable royalty band, rounded up to a cent. It can leave zero profit. With a $4.60 printing cost, the US minimum is $9.20.
