Self-Publishing Income Calculator
Inputs
Retail price for your ebook. (Assumes 70% royalty).
Estimated number of ebooks sold per month.
Retail price for your paperback. (Assumes 60% royalty).
Estimated number of paperbacks sold per month.
Printing cost per paperback.
Upfront costs like editing, cover design, marketing, etc.
Monthly Royalty Income
- Annual Royalty Income
- Months to Break Even
Notes
- Ebook royalty assumes a standard 70% rate (typical for books priced between $2.99 and $9.99 on Amazon).
- Paperback royalty assumes a standard 60% rate minus printing costs.
- Months to break even divides your upfront cost by your estimated monthly income.
Guide
Why Use the Self-Publishing Income Calculator?
Estimate your potential earnings and plan your publishing budget effectively.
- Project Royalties: Calculate earnings from both ebook and paperback sales.
- Track Income: View estimated monthly and annual income.
- Break-Even Analysis: See how many months it will take to recover your upfront publishing costs.
Understanding the Calculations
This calculator assumes standard Amazon KDP royalty rates: 70% for ebooks (priced $2.99-$9.99) and 60% for paperbacks, minus printing costs. Adjust the sales volume and upfront costs to see different scenarios and plan your path to profitability.