Financial Planning

Book Royalty
Calculator.

Don't guess your profits. Our calculator helps you understand exactly how much you'll earn per sale after printing costs and retail cuts.

Net Profit Analysis

Calculate exact take-home pay after all hidden fees.

Cost Breakdown

See where every dollar goes (Printing vs. Platform).

Multi-Platform Ready

Amazon KDP60% Std.
Expanded Dist.40% Std.
IngramSparkWholesale

Strategic Pricing

Finding the "Golden Price" is key. A $14.99 book often yields more high-quality reviews than a $9.99 book, while maintaining a healthy 30-40% profit margin per unit.

Royalty Engine

Net Revenue Estimator

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Expanded Distribution

Reach worldwide retailers (40% royalty cap)

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Strategic Financial Audit

Calculations are based on 2026 Amazon KDP / IngramSpark benchmarking. Note that "Expanded Distribution" accounts for middle-man wholesale cuts. Values rounded to 2 decimal places for institutional accuracy.

Understanding Book Royalties

Printing Costs

Print-on-demand (POD) services like KDP or IngramSpark charge a fixed cost per book plus a charge per page. Color interior is significantly more expensive than black and white.

Retailer Cut

Standard industry math follows a 60/40 split for Amazon's direct sales, where the author gets 60% of the list price (minus printing) and Amazon takes 40%.

Expanded Distribution Explained

When you choose expanded distribution, your book is available to libraries and non-Amazon stores. Because middle-men need a cut, your royalty rate typically drops from 60% to 40%.

Amazon KDP Royalty Cheat Sheet

FormatStandard RoyaltyKey Variable
Kindle Ebook35% or 70%Price & Delivery Fee
Paperback (Direct)60%Printing Cost
Hardcover60%High Fixed Base Cost

Profitability FAQ

"Does Amazon charge VAT/Sales Tax before or after royalty?"

Royalties are always calculated based on the net price after applicable taxes in the local marketplace.

"What is the 'Delivery Fee' on Ebooks?"

If you choose the 70% option, Amazon charges a small fee (usually $0.15/MB) based on the file size of your book.