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Print Cost Estimator

Calculate KDP printing costs for your paperback book. Estimate costs based on page count, trim size, and ink type.

Book Specifications

KDP accepts 24-828 pages for paperbacks

Printing Cost Per Book

$3.85

Fixed cost: $0.85

Per page (Black & White): $0.012 × 250 = $3.00

Minimum List Price

$6.42

To achieve 40% margin (printing cost ÷ 0.60)

Royalty at Different Price Points

Print royalty formula: (List Price × 60%) - Print Cost

$9.99
List Price
$2.14
21.5% of list price
$12.99
List Price
$3.94
30.4% of list price
$14.99
List Price
$5.14
34.3% of list price
$19.99
List Price
$8.14
40.7% of list price

Note: eBook Royalties are Different

eBooks have no print cost. You can choose 35% or 70% royalty rates. The 70% rate is only available for eBooks priced $2.99-$9.99.

About KDP Printing Costs

  • • Printing costs are deducted from your royalty, not charged to you
  • • Black & white interior: $0.85 fixed + $0.012 per page
  • • Standard color interior: $0.85 fixed + $0.04 per page
  • • Premium color interior: $0.85 fixed + $0.07 per page
  • • Costs may vary slightly based on marketplace and trim size
  • • These are estimates - actual costs shown in your KDP dashboard

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