How are Amazon KDP royalties calculated?

For eBooks, royalties are calculated as 35% or 70% of the list price (minus delivery costs for the 70% plan). For paperbacks and hardcovers, the formula is: (List Price × Royalty Rate) - Printing Cost, where the rate is generally 60% for standard sales.

What is the difference between the 35% and 70% eBook royalty options?

The 70% option offers a higher percentage but requires pricing between $2.99 and $9.99 and charges a delivery fee based on file size ($0.15 per MB in the US). The 35% option has no delivery fee and applies to any price point.

What factors affect paperback/hardcover printing costs?

Printing costs are determined by the page count, ink type (black & white vs. color), cover format (hardcover vs. paperback), and the specific Amazon marketplace where the order is fulfilled.

What is Expanded Distribution and how does it affect royalties?

Expanded Distribution makes your print book available to bookstores, libraries, and other retailers. Since distributors take a cut, the royalty rate drops from 60% to 40% on those sales.

Where can I find the official KDP royalty calculator?

The official Printing Cost and Royalty Calculator is available on the Amazon KDP Help Center website under the 'Pricing and Royalties' section.

KDP Book Publishing Royalty Calculator & Tracker

Calculate your Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing royalties. Track ebook, paperback, and hardcover earnings factoring in printing and delivery fees.

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KDP Publishing Royalty Calculator

Adjust book format, pricing, and sizing parameters to calculate exact Amazon royalties.

Mathematical Audit

KDP Royalty Calculation Formulas

Amazon KDP royalties depend on the book format, list price, and printing or delivery specifications.

eBook 70% Royalty = (List Price × 0.70) - (File Size in MB × $0.15)

eBook 35% Royalty = List Price × 0.35

Paperback/Hardcover Royalty = (List Price × Royalty Rate) - Printing Cost

Paperback and Hardcover royalty rates are typically 60% for standard Amazon sales and 40% for Expanded Distribution. Printing costs vary based on page count, ink type (B&W or Color), and hardcover format.

Operational Guide

How to Calculate Your KDP Royalties

Choose Book Format

Select Ebook, Paperback, or Hardcover to load format-specific parameters.

Enter List Price

Input your desired customer price in your chosen currency.

Configure File size or Page count

Input file size in MB (for eBook delivery costs) or page count and ink type (for physical books).

View Net Royalty

Review the calculated printing costs, delivery fees, net royalty per sale, and profit margins.

Real-World Scenario Example

"An author sells a B&W paperback with 200 pages on Amazon US for $14.99."

Inputs

format:paperback

listPrice:14.99

pageCount:200

inkType:black-and-white

expandedDistribution:false

Result

$5.74 net royalty per paperback sale ($8.99 gross royalty minus $3.25 printing costs).

Important Disclaimer

Royalty calculations are based on Amazon standard rates and delivery fee coefficients. Actual payouts may vary by marketplace tax withholding, currency fluctuations, and localized VAT fees.

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How to Calculate Your KDP Royalties

Choose Book Format

Enter List Price

Configure File size or Page count

View Net Royalty

Real-World Scenario Example

Important Disclaimer

How are Amazon KDP royalties calculated?

What is the difference between the 35% and 70% eBook royalty options?

What factors affect paperback/hardcover printing costs?

What is Expanded Distribution and how does it affect royalties?

Where can I find the official KDP royalty calculator?

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