Book Price Optimizer
Inputs
The list price for the ebook version.
70% is available for books priced between $2.99 and $9.99 in select territories.
Amazon charges a delivery fee based on file size for 70% royalties.
The list price for the paperback version.
Standard Amazon royalty is 60%. Expanded Distribution is 40%.
Estimated printing cost per unit (e.g. from KDP Print Cost Estimator).
- Paperback Royalty
- Ebook Margin
- Paperback Margin
- Amazon charges a delivery fee based on file size for ebooks on the 70% royalty plan (usually ~$0.15/MB).
- If you price an ebook outside $2.99 - $9.99, Amazon requires the 35% royalty plan (no delivery fee).
Guide
Why Use the Book Price Optimizer?
Pricing your self-published book correctly on Amazon KDP is crucial to maximizing your royalties while remaining competitive.
- Model the impact of list price changes on your bottom line.
- Compare ebook and paperback royalties side by side.
- Understand your true profit margins after printing and delivery fees.
Ebook vs. Paperback Margins
Ebooks typically offer higher margins, especially between $2.99 and $9.99 where Amazon provides a 70% royalty rate minus delivery costs. Paperbacks incur physical printing costs, which can significantly eat into the standard 60% royalty rate. Optimizing both formats ensures your book appeals to different types of readers without sacrificing profitability.