Format
Ebooks usually pay a higher percentage than print because there is no printing cost.
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Book Royalties Calculator
How much will you actually earn per copy? It depends on the format, the platform, the list price, and for print books, the printing cost. Our free book royalties calculator puts those pieces together so you can price with confidence.
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Estimate Your Royalties
Every value can be changed. The royalty rate fills in with a typical starting figure you can edit.
Estimated royalty per copy$0.00
Per month$0.00
Per year$0.00
This is an estimate. Platforms change their royalty terms from time to time, and rates can vary by territory, file size, and distribution settings. Confirm current rates on each platform before you set a price.
01 · Good to Know
What Affects Your Royalty
Platform
Each retailer sets its own royalty structure and price bands.
List price
Some ebook royalty tiers only apply within a certain price range.
Print cost
Page count, trim size, color, and binding all change what it costs to print each copy.
In Depth
Using Royalties to Set Your Price
Start with what readers expect to pay for comparable books in your genre. Then use the calculator to see what each price earns you. Often a slightly lower price sells enough extra copies to earn more overall, especially for ebooks.
For print books, check that your royalty stays comfortably above zero once printing costs are taken out. Longer books and color interiors can push costs up quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what authors ask us most. If yours is not here, ask us directly.
No. The calculator uses typical starting figures that you can edit. Platforms change terms, so confirm current rates on each platform.
Print royalties subtract the cost of printing each copy. A higher list price or shorter page count usually helps.
No. Authors who publish with Pacific Publishing House keep 100% of their royalties.
Yes. Pricing guidance is part of our publishing setup, based on your genre, length, and format.