Amazon KDP is trimming authors’ profits beginning June 10, 2025. So, how do you make sure that you’re still pricing your book to make a profit?
Every author wants to price their book in a way that earns royalties and still puts money in the bank. With Amazon KDP’s new pricing and royalty changes taking effect June 10, 2025, now is the time to reassess your pricing strategy—especially if you’re publishing for the first time or managing multiple titles.
A few small tweaks could mean the difference between breaking even and making a profit.
We’ve created the calculator below to help you test different price points for books sold in the US and Canada.
Books are a business, and thus, making a profit is the priority. Whether you’re launching a new title or reviewing your backlist, pricing your books strategically is a smart step toward even smarter publishing.
Use the guesstimate calculator below to run the numbers for books in the US (amazon.com) and Canadian (amazon.ca)marketplaces.
KDP Print & Royalty Calculator
*Prices seen on this page and via the calculator tool are accurate to the best of our knowledge. This calculator is intended to be a guide, not a confirmation. Always double and triple-check numbers directly with Amazon KDP, as they are subject to change without notice.
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