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📚 KDP Book Royalty Calculator (eBook & Paperback)
Calculate Amazon KDP eBook and paperback royalties after Amazon's cut and printing costs.
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📘 Complete Guide: KDP Book Royalty Calculator (eBook & Paperback)
Use this free calculator to instantly estimate your numbers. All calculations happen in your browser — no data is stored.
How much do self-published authors earn per book?
eBook royalties at 70% tier on a $9.99 book = ~$6.99. Paperback royalties depend on page count but typically yield $2-$5 per copy after printing costs are deducted.
What is the difference between 35% and 70% KDP royalty tiers?
The 70% tier requires pricing between $2.99-$9.99 and is available in select countries. The 35% tier has no price restrictions. Always price in the 70% range when possible.
How to increase KDP book royalties?
Enroll in KDP Select for Kindle Unlimited page reads (additional income stream). Optimize keywords, get reviews, and use A+ Content to increase conversion rates.