Free tool
KDP Print Cost Calculator
Estimate your paperback printing cost and per-copy royalty based on your price and page count.
Estimated printing cost
$4.36
Estimated royalty per copy
$3.43
Estimate based on Amazon KDP's standard published paperback formula for black-and-white, standard paper in the US marketplace (60% royalty rate). Actual costs vary by trim size, paper type, and marketplace — verify exact numbers in your KDP dashboard before pricing your book.
How is paperback printing cost calculated?
Amazon charges a per-copy printing cost that scales with page count — a fixed cost plus a per-page rate for standard black-and-white paperbacks. Your royalty is 60% of your list price, minus that printing cost, which means longer books need a higher list price to stay profitable per copy.
Publishing an ebook version too? Check your ebook royalty with our free calculator as well.
Frequently asked questions
How is the printing cost calculated?
Based on Amazon KDP's standard published paperback formula for black-and-white, standard paper in the US marketplace, with a 60% royalty rate.
Does this work for color books or hardcover?
This calculator is built for standard black-and-white paperbacks — color and hardcover use different cost structures on KDP.
Is this free to use?
Yes, no account needed.
How accurate is the estimate?
It follows KDP's published formula, but actual costs vary by trim size, paper type, and marketplace — verify final numbers in your KDP dashboard.