Amazon KDP 35% vs 70% Royalty Rule

eBooks priced between $2.99 and $9.99 earn 70% royalties. eBooks priced below $2.99 or above $9.99 earn 35%. For paperbacks, the royalty is 60% of (retail price minus printing cost).

What is the KDP Delivery Rate for eBooks?

For books in the 70% royalty tier, Amazon deducts a delivery fee of $0.15 per megabyte of file size. A typical 300KB eBook costs about $0.05 in delivery fees.

How are paperback printing costs calculated on KDP?

Printing cost depends on page count, ink type (B&W vs color), and market (US, UK, etc.). A typical 200-page B&W paperback costs around $2.15–$3.65 to print in the US.

Can I price my eBook at $0.99 and still use KDP Select?

Yes, but you'll earn 35% royalty instead of 70%. On a $0.99 book, that's about $0.35 per sale. The 70% tier requires a minimum price of $2.99.

Amazon KDP Royalty Calculator

Calculate Amazon KDP royalties: 70% vs 35% for eBooks, 60% for paperbacks minus printing cost. Free KDP royalty calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

Amazon KDP Royalty Calculator — eBook & Paperback 2026

Calculate your Amazon KDP royalty for eBooks (35% or 70% based on price) and paperbacks (60% minus printing cost).

Auto royalty tier

eBook rate determined automatically: 70% for $2.99–$9.99, otherwise 35%.

Paperback support

Enter your printing cost to see net royalty for paperback sales.

Fee rates verified and updated April 2026. Rates may change — verify directly with the platform before transacting.