Amazon KDP Royalty Calculator
eBook Royalty
Calculate Kindle eBook royalties
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Formula
eBook Royalty = Price × 70% − Delivery Cost ($0.15/MB) [for $2.99–$9.99 tier]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amazon KDP's 70% vs 35% royalty?
Amazon KDP pays 70% royalty on ebooks priced $2.99–$9.99 (minus delivery costs of $0.15/MB). Books outside this range earn only 35%. For paperbacks, royalties are 60% of list price minus printing cost.
How much do self-published authors make on Amazon?
Most self-published authors earn less than $500/year. However, successful authors in popular genres (romance, thriller, self-help) with 5–10 books can earn $50,000–$500,000+/year. Series of books compound earnings significantly.
Should I enroll in KDP Select (Kindle Unlimited)?
KDP Select (Kindle Unlimited) pays per page read (~$0.004/page) but requires exclusivity to Amazon. It works well for genre fiction (romance, fantasy) with fast readers. Non-fiction and niche books often earn more with wide distribution.
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