KDP Revenue Calculator
Estimate your monthly and yearly earnings based on list price, royalty plan, and Kindle Unlimited page reads
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Set between $0.99 and $200.00
The 70% plan requires a list price between $2.99 and $12.99. On Amazon.com, KDP Select is not required for 70%.
Number of pages read via Kindle Unlimited (KENPC)
Total if you have multiple books with similar performance
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70% Royalty Plan Requirements
To qualify for the 70% royalty rate on Amazon.com, the following conditions apply:
- List price between $2.99 and $12.99 (raised from $9.99 in the July 2026 update)
- List price at least 20% below any print edition of the same book
- A per-unit delivery cost is deducted (approx. $0.06 per MB)
- Sales in eligible marketplaces only
- KDP Select is not required for 70% on Amazon.com — but it is required in some marketplaces such as Japan, Brazil, Mexico, and India
What Is KDP Select?
Enrolling in KDP Select makes your book available through Kindle Unlimited (all-you-can-read) and the Kindle Owners' Lending Library.
- Enrollment period is 90 days (auto-renews)
- You earn a share of the KDP Select Global Fund based on pages read
- Per-page rate is approximately $0.004 - $0.005
- Requires Kindle exclusivity (no other stores)
Tips to Grow Your Revenue
Fundamental strategies for reaching more readers and boosting earnings:
- Write high-quality books that solve readers' problems
- Target niche categories to rank higher
- Leverage KDP Select to capture KU readers
- Use reader reviews to improve your content
Last verified: 2026-07-19 (source: official Amazon KDP Help; policies may change).
KDP Cover Size & Spine Width Calculator
Paperback interior pages (24–828)
6×9 in (15.24×22.86 cm) is the most common KDP trim size
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Full cover width (back + spine + front + bleed)
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PDF size at 300 dpi
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KDP specs: 0.125 in (3.2 mm) bleed; spine = page count × paper factor. Spine text needs roughly 79+ pages. Always double-check with KDP's official cover calculator before uploading.
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