KDP Price Calculator
Compare the royalty at each list price under KDP's 35% and 70% options, and find the lowest price that pays what you want per sale.
Estimate only. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Amazon. Figures follow KDP's published tables as read on 2026-11-11, for Amazon.com in USD.
How it is worked out
70% option: 0.70 x (list price - $0.15 per MB delivery), allowed from $2.99 to $12.99 on Amazon.com since July 7, 2026. 35% option: 0.35 x list price, with a minimum price of $0.99, $1.99 or $2.99 depending on file size. The 70% option also needs the eBook priced at least 20% below any print edition, and pays 70% only in KDP's listed territories.
Sources: eBook royalty options, eBook list price requirements. Our copy: kdp-tables-2026-11.json.
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FAQ
- What is the best price for a Kindle eBook?
- On royalty alone, the 70% band from $2.99 to $12.99 pays most per sale. At $12.99 a 1 MB book earns about $8.99 at 70%, against $4.55 at 35%. Sales volume also changes with price, which no calculator knows.
- When does the 35% option pay more?
- Below $2.99 and above $12.99 on Amazon.com, where 70% is not allowed.
- Does file size matter?
- Only at 70%, where delivery costs $0.15 per MB. A 10 MB file costs $1.50 per sale.
- Is this tool connected to my KDP dashboard?
- No. It runs in your browser on the numbers you type.