Free KDP royalty calculator
Free printing cost estimator
Estimate the printing cost per paperback copy.
Enter the page count for an Amazon.com black-ink, regular-trim paperback. Use KDP's official calculator for color, large trim, or another marketplace.
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What moves the printing cost
Amazon's printing cost is a fixed base plus a per-page charge driven by page count, ink type, and the marketplace. Black-ink, regular-trim paperback is the cheapest path; premium color at a large trim multiplies the per-page rate and can flip a book from profitable to break-even within the same royalty formula.
That is why the estimator is strictly scoped: Amazon.com, black ink, regular trim. For every other setup — color, large trim, hardcover, or non-US marketplace — the official KDP calculator is authoritative.
- Page count includes every interior page, not just body text
- Front matter and back matter pages are paid for just like chapters
- Check both paperback and ebook paths before choosing your format
Bring the royalty calculation into the same screen
Cost is only half of the economics: the royalty equals the list price minus the printing cost and delivery fee, then multiplied by the royalty rate. Estimate the printing cost here, then run the royalty calculator to see what the reader price actually leaves you per sale.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool free?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser and never uploads your input.
Do I need an account?
No. Use it directly, then continue to the paid release flow only when you are ready.
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See what the royalty leaves you.
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