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KDP royalty calculator

Pick a format, enter your list price, and see your royalty per sale on Amazon.com.

✓ Checked 5 Nov 2026 · Next check 5 Feb 2027

Rates depend on format and price. On Amazon.com the 70% ebook option needs a list price of $2.99 to $12.99, and paperbacks pay 60% from $9.99, less the printing cost.

Your numbers

Your royaltyPay slip
$6.95
per sale
Rate used
70%
Delivery cost, off the price first
$0.06
Sales to earn $100
15
✓ Checked 5 Nov 2026

How the sum works

  1. Ebook, 70%70% of list price less delivery cost, in listed countries only.
  2. Ebook, 35%35% of list price.
  3. Paperback50% up to $9.98, 60% from $9.99, then less printing.
  4. Delivery cost$0.06 on average, depending on file size.

Keep in mind

  • VAT comes off first where it applies.
  • Sales outside the listed countries pay 35%.
  • Use Amazon’s own calculator for an exact printing cost.

The full rules are on our Amazon KDP page.

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