KDP Royalty Calculator

Use this free KDP royalty calculator as an Amazon self publishing royalties calculator for Kindle eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers. Enter list price, marketplace, page count, ink type, trim size, eBook file size, VAT, and projected units to compare royalty per sale, printing cost, delivery cost, break-even price, Amazon book sales income, and royalty payments.

Free KDP royalty calculator for Amazon authors. Estimate eBook royalties, book sales income, printing cost, KDP royalty rates, Amazon royalty payments, and Kindle Unlimited royalty planning notes.

How to Use KDP Royalty Calculator

  1. Choose your book format: Select Kindle eBook, paperback, or hardcover and choose the marketplace where you want to estimate royalties.
  2. Enter your pricing details: Add list price, page count, ink type, trim size, file size, VAT, target royalty, and projected units as needed.
  3. Review the royalty estimate: Compare estimated royalty per sale, printing cost, delivery cost, break-even price, target price, projected Amazon book sales income, and royalty payments.

Example use cases

  • Comparing a Kindle eBook 35% plan against the 70% plan before launch in a specific marketplace.
  • Estimating paperback royalty after Amazon printing cost for different page counts and ink types.
  • Sanity-checking a target list price by working backward from a desired royalty per copy.
  • Building a quick spreadsheet-style projection of monthly royalty income from expected unit sales.
  • Comparing hardcover vs paperback margins before deciding which formats to launch.

Tips for great results

  • Use the marketplace where most of your buyers actually purchase—royalty rules and printing cost depend on it.
  • For paperbacks, page count and ink type drive printing cost more than trim size for most books.
  • Check the 70% Kindle eBook plan eligibility before assuming the higher royalty rate; some prices fall outside the band.
  • Pair the royalty-per-sale estimate with realistic monthly unit sales rather than a best-case spike.

Features

  • Kindle eBook royalty for 35% and 70% plans with delivery cost handling.
  • Paperback and hardcover royalty after Amazon printing cost.
  • Marketplace-aware currency, royalty bands, and print cost rules.
  • Break-even price and target-royalty price suggestions.

What makes KDP Royalty Calculator different

eBook and print in one place
Estimate Kindle eBook royalties (35% and 70% plans) alongside paperback and hardcover royalty after printing cost—no jumping between tools.
Marketplace-aware inputs
Currency, royalty bands, and print cost rules differ between US, UK, EU, and other Amazon stores. The calculator follows the marketplace you select.
Break-even and target pricing
See break-even price and the price needed to hit a target royalty per copy, so you can pick a list price with intent rather than guesswork.
Browser-based, free to use
Runs in any modern browser and is suitable for quick before-publish planning without exporting to spreadsheets.

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KDP Royalty Calculator FAQ

How do I calculate KDP royalties?

For print books, KDP royalty is estimated as royalty rate multiplied by list price, minus printing cost. For Kindle eBooks, the Amazon eBook royalty calculator uses the 35% or 70% plan, list price, applicable taxes, delivery cost, and marketplace eligibility.

What KDP royalty rates does the calculator use?

KDP royalty rates can vary by format and marketplace. This Amazon printing cost and royalty calculator estimates 50% or 60% print royalties based on marketplace thresholds, and 35% or 70% Kindle eBook royalties based on the selected plan.

Can I use it as an Amazon book sales calculator?

Yes. Add projected units sold to estimate total Amazon royalty payments for a pricing scenario. The result is a planning estimate for book sales income, not a replacement for the final KDP reports in your Amazon account.

Does the eBook calculator include delivery cost?

Yes. The 70% Kindle eBook estimate subtracts delivery cost based on file size and marketplace delivery rate. The 35% plan does not subtract delivery cost in this quick estimate.

Does it calculate Kindle Unlimited royalties?

The Kindle Unlimited royalty calculator wording here is for planning context only. KU payouts are based on KENP reads and a changing monthly KDP Select Global Fund rate, so this tool focuses on regular Kindle eBook sale royalties and projected sales totals.

Is this the same as Amazon KDP final pricing?

No. This is a planning calculator. Amazon can update printing costs, tax treatment, price limits, delivery rates, and eligibility rules, so always review the final KDP pricing page before publishing.