How to use the KDP Royalty Calculator
- Choose Kindle eBook or Paperback.
- Enter your list price — plus file size for an eBook, or page count, ink and trim size for a paperback.
- Add your expected monthly sales.
- Compare royalty options and find your best price.
About this tool
Kindle eBook royalties (Amazon.com)
- 70% option: 70% × (list price − delivery fee). Since July 7, 2026, the eligible price range on Amazon.com is $2.99 to $12.99 (previously $9.99). The delivery fee is $0.15 per MB of file size.
- 35% option: 35% of the list price, with no delivery fee, at any eligible price.
Other conditions apply to the 70% option, for example the ebook price must be at least 20% below the price of the print edition.
Paperback royalties (Amazon.com)
- 60% of the list price minus printing cost when the price is $9.99 or more.
- 50% minus printing cost below $9.99.
- Expanded Distribution: 40% minus printing cost.
Printing cost (black ink, regular trim)
24–110 pages: $2.30 flat. More than 110 pages: $1.00 + $0.012 per page. A 300-page paperback costs $4.60 to print. Large trims and color interiors cost more.
Amazon can change its rates at any time — confirm final numbers in your KDP Bookshelf before publishing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the KDP 70% royalty price range in 2026?
On Amazon.com it is $2.99 to $12.99, effective July 7, 2026. Outside that range ebooks earn 35%.
How much does Amazon pay per paperback?
60% of the list price minus printing cost at $9.99 or more, or 50% minus printing cost below $9.99, on Amazon.com.
What is the KDP delivery fee?
On the 70% option, Amazon.com charges $0.15 per MB of your ebook file for each sale.
Is this the official KDP calculator?
No, it’s an independent calculator based on KDP’s published rates. Always double-check in KDP.