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Amazon KDP Royalty Calculator

Estimate royalty per sale for Kindle ebooks, paperbacks and hardcovers using your list price, royalty option and estimated delivery or printing cost.

Estimated royalty per ebookUSD 3.37List price 4.99 · delivery cost 0.12
HOW IT WORKS

The formula, made clear.

Ebook estimate = list price × royalty rate − delivery cost. Print estimate = 60% of list price − printing cost.

KDP marketplace rules, taxes, minimum list prices, expanded distribution and printing costs vary. Confirm the final royalty in your KDP pricing screen.
Authoritative referencesAmazon KDP — Royalties ↗Amazon KDP — Paperback royalties ↗
HOW TO USE

When to use this calculator

Select ebook, paperback or hardcover, then enter the list price and relevant delivery or printing cost. Use the result to compare pricing scenarios before updating a KDP listing.

EXAMPLE CALCULATION

See the calculation in context

A USD 4.99 ebook at 70% with USD 0.12 delivery cost estimates USD 3.37 royalty. A USD 12.99 paperback with USD 2.84 printing cost estimates USD 4.95 at the 60% print rate.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Does this guarantee my KDP royalty?

No. Marketplace, tax, pricing eligibility, delivery size, printing specifications and distribution choices can change the final amount.

Can I calculate hardcover royalties?

Yes. Select Hardcover and enter the printing cost shown by KDP for your book and marketplace.

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