What you actually earn per copy on Amazon.com, before you pick a price you'll regret.
Royalty plan
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Delivery fee
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You earn per copy
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| Price | Plan | Per copy |
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70% plan applies from $2.99 to $9.99 and subtracts a delivery fee of $0.15/MB. Outside that band you're on the 35% plan with no delivery fee.
Printing cost
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Minimum list price
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You earn per copy
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Paperback royalty is 60% of list price minus printing. Amazon.com rates; rate config last reviewed 2026-07. Always confirm on the KDP pricing page before publishing.
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