KDP Royalty Calculator
Ebook and print royalties using 2026 KDP rates. Choose a format below.
Royalty breakdown
Royalty basis:
Delivery fee:
Printing cost (print only):
Per-copy royalty (Amazon):
$0.00
Per-copy royalty (expanded distribution):
Minimum list price (print):
Yearly at 100 sales/month:
How KDP royalties work in 2026
Ebooks
- 70% royalty when the list price is $2.99–$9.99 on eligible marketplaces, minus a delivery fee of ~$0.06/MB (capped at $2.00).
- 35% royalty outside that price range or on non-eligible marketplaces — no delivery fee.
- Kindle Unlimited page reads (KENP) pay separately — estimate those here.
Paperback & hardcover
- 60% of list price minus printing cost on Amazon marketplaces.
- 40% of list price minus printing cost via expanded distribution (bookstores, libraries).
- KDP enforces a minimum list price so royalties always cover printing — calculate your minimum price.
Rates verified against kdp.amazon.com Help (G201834340) on 2026-08-04. Estimates only — Amazon's own calculator in your KDP dashboard is authoritative.