KDP Paperback Printing Cost by Page Count (Amazon.com)
KDP charges a fixed fee plus a per-page fee for every paperback it prints. These tables apply KDP's published Amazon.com rates to common page counts, and the full calculator works out any page count, marketplace and list price.
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At a glance
| Marketplace | Amazon.com (USD) |
|---|---|
| Black ink, 300 pages, regular trim | $4.60 (1 + (300 x 0.012)) |
| Estimated minimum list price | $9.20 for that book |
| Flat fee for black ink | Up to 110 pages: $2.30 regular trim, $2.84 large trim |
| Large trim means | Wider than 6.12 in or taller than 9 in |
| Expanded Distribution royalty rate | 40% of list price |
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How KDP works out printing cost
On Amazon.com, printing cost is a fixed $1.00 plus an amount per page. For black ink the per-page amount is $0.012 on a regular trim and $0.017 on a large trim. Standard color is $0.0255 and $0.0402 per page, and premium color is $0.065 and $0.08 per page.
Short books are cheaper. Black ink books of 110 pages or fewer pay one flat fee, and premium color books of 40 pages or fewer do too. From 111 pages the formula applies, so a 111-page black ink book costs $2.33, against $2.30 for 110 pages. Black ink on white paper and black ink on cream paper cost the same.
Black ink printing cost by page count
KDP printing cost, black ink on white or cream paper (Amazon.com)
| Pages | Printing cost, regular trim | Printing cost, large trim | Estimated minimum list price, regular trim |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | $2.30 | $2.84 | $4.60 |
| 100 | $2.30 | $2.84 | $4.60 |
| 110 | $2.30 | $2.84 | $4.60 |
| 111 | $2.33 | $2.89 | $4.67 |
| 150 | $2.80 | $3.55 | $5.60 |
| 200 | $3.40 | $4.40 | $6.80 |
| 250 | $4.00 | $5.25 | $8.00 |
| 300 | $4.60 | $6.10 | $9.20 |
| 350 | $5.20 | $6.95 | $9.99 |
| 400 | $5.80 | $7.80 | $9.99 |
| 450 | $6.40 | $8.65 | $10.67 |
| 500 | $7.00 | $9.50 | $11.67 |
Standard color printing cost by page count
KDP printing cost, standard color ink (Amazon.com)
| Pages | Printing cost, regular trim | Printing cost, large trim | Estimated minimum list price, regular trim |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | $2.84 | $3.89 | $5.68 |
| 100 | $3.55 | $5.02 | $7.10 |
| 200 | $6.10 | $9.04 | $10.17 |
| 300 | $8.65 | $13.06 | $14.42 |
| 400 | $11.20 | $17.08 | $18.67 |
| 500 | $13.75 | $21.10 | $22.92 |
| 600 | $16.30 | $25.12 | $27.17 |
Premium color printing cost by page count
KDP printing cost, premium color ink (Amazon.com)
| Pages | Printing cost, regular trim | Printing cost, large trim | Estimated minimum list price, regular trim |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | $3.60 | $4.20 | $7.20 |
| 40 | $3.60 | $4.20 | $7.20 |
| 42 | $3.73 | $4.36 | $7.46 |
| 100 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $12.50 |
| 200 | $14.00 | $17.00 | $23.34 |
| 300 | $20.50 | $25.00 | $34.17 |
| 400 | $27.00 | $33.00 | $45.00 |
| 500 | $33.50 | $41.00 | $55.84 |
Printing cost by marketplace for a 300-page black ink book
Each Amazon marketplace has its own rates and currency. This table applies KDP's published figures for a 300-page book printed in black ink.
KDP printing cost for 300 pages, black ink, by marketplace
| Marketplace | Printing cost, regular trim | Printing cost, large trim | Estimated minimum list price, regular trim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com (USD) | $4.60 | $6.10 | $9.20 |
| Amazon.co.uk (GBP) | £3.85 | £4.45 | £7.70 |
| Amazon.de/es/fr/it/nl/ie/com.be (EUR) | €4.35 | €5.55 | €8.70 |
| Amazon.ca (CAD) | C$6.06 | C$7.56 | C$12.12 |
| Amazon.com.au (AUD) | A$9.02 | A$10.52 | A$15.04 |
| Amazon.pl (PLN) | zł 20.31 | zł 26.01 | zł 40.00 |
| Amazon.se (SEK) | kr 48.57 | kr 62.07 | kr 97.14 |
| Amazon.co.jp (JPY) | ¥806 | ¥1106 | ¥1344 |
Royalty on a 300-page black ink book at common prices
Royalty is your list price multiplied by the royalty rate, minus the printing cost of $4.60. Amazon.com pays 60% from $9.99 and 50% below it. Copies sold through Expanded Distribution earn 40% of list price minus the same printing cost.
Royalty per copy, 300 pages, black ink, regular trim (Amazon.com)
| List price | Royalty rate | Royalty on Amazon.com | Royalty on Expanded Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| $9.99 | 60% | $1.39 | Below minimum price ($11.50) |
| $12.99 | 60% | $3.19 | $0.60 |
| $14.99 | 60% | $4.39 | $1.40 |
| $16.99 | 60% | $5.59 | $2.20 |
| $19.99 | 60% | $7.39 | $3.40 |
| $24.99 | 60% | $10.39 | $5.40 |
- Figures are planning estimates. KDP's own pricing screen shows the final minimum price and royalty, so check it before you publish.
- Taxes and currency conversion can make a payment differ slightly from the figures here.
Frequently asked questions
How much does KDP charge to print a 300-page black and white paperback?
On Amazon.com a 300-page black ink book on a regular trim costs $4.60 to print (1 + (300 x 0.012)). On a large trim it costs $6.10. The same book in standard color costs $8.65.
What is the minimum price for a 300-page paperback on KDP?
The estimated minimum list price for a 300-page black ink book on a regular trim is $9.20 on Amazon.com. At that price the royalty is close to zero, so most authors price above it. KDP's pricing screen shows the final minimum.
How much royalty do I earn on a $14.99 paperback?
For a 300-page black ink book on a regular trim, a $14.99 list price earns 60% on Amazon.com, which is $4.39 per copy after the $4.60 printing cost.
Is printing cost cheaper for books of 110 pages or fewer?
Yes for black ink. Up to 110 pages KDP charges one flat fee of $2.30 on a regular trim or $2.84 on a large trim. From 111 pages the fixed fee plus per-page formula applies.
Does cream paper cost more than white paper?
Not in KDP's published table. Black ink on white paper and on cream paper share one printing cost. Color ink costs more per page.
What counts as a large trim?
KDP prices a book as large trim when it is wider than 6.12 in or taller than 9 in. Smaller books use the regular trim rates.
How accurate are these figures?
They follow KDP's printing cost and royalty tables as published on the platform's own help pages, last checked 2026-10-15. Treat them as planning numbers and confirm the final figure on the platform's own screen before you publish.
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These are planning estimates, not financial or legal advice. Confirm the final figure on the platform's own screen before you publish.