Calculate your exact royalty per sale on Amazon KDP. Switch between paperback and eBook calculations using the tabs below.
Royalty at Different Price Points
Paperback royalty curve for a 250-page B&W book on Amazon.co.uk:
Hover over bars to see exact royalty amounts. Prices in GBP.
KDP Printing Cost Reference
Amazon's printing costs vary by marketplace and ink type. Here are the rates for the most common marketplaces:
Amazon.com (USD)
| Ink Type | Fixed Cost | Per Page Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Black & white | $0.85 | $0.012 |
| Standard colour | $0.85 | $0.07 |
| Premium colour | $3.45 | $0.07 |
Amazon.co.uk (GBP)
| Ink Type | Fixed Cost | Per Page Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Black & white | £0.70 | £0.01 |
| Standard colour | £0.70 | £0.055 |
| Premium colour | £2.90 | £0.055 |
Amazon.de / .fr / .es / .it (EUR)
| Ink Type | Fixed Cost | Per Page Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Black & white | €0.60 | €0.012 |
| Standard colour | €0.60 | €0.065 |
| Premium colour | €3.05 | €0.065 |
Paperback Royalty Formula
Your Royalty = (List Price × 60%) − Printing Cost
The printing cost is calculated as:
Printing Cost = Fixed Cost + (Page Count × Per-Page Cost)
For example, a 250-page B&W book priced at £12.99 on Amazon.co.uk:
- Amazon's share: £12.99 × 40% = £5.20
- Printing cost: £0.70 + (250 × £0.01) = £3.20
- Your royalty: £12.99 × 60% − £3.20 = £4.59
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