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Welcome to the ultimate tool for self-publishing authors! This calculator helps you estimate the physical specifications and financial aspects of your book project before you even start designing. Whether you are publishing a children's picture book or a text-heavy chapter book, planning your layout early saves you from costly rejections on platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.
Your book's spine width is determined by the number of pages and the thickness of the paper (Standard vs Premium). If your cover design file does not match the exact spine width required by the printer, your file will be rejected. Our tool calculates this precisely, including the required bleed area.
Printing cost is the amount Amazon or a printer deducts from your list price to manufacture the book. For example, a 32-page standard color book typically costs around $3.65 to print in the US. Knowing this helps you set a profitable selling price.
The most popular standard size is 8.5" x 8.5". It works perfectly for both paperback and hardcover formats. Another popular size is 8" x 10" for portrait books.
For Amazon KDP, the formula is:
(List Price x 60%) - Printing Cost = Your Royalty.
Our tool automatically does this math for you based on the marketplace you select.
If you are writing a children's picture book (Ages 3-7), illustrations are essential. Typically, you need about 12-16 spreads or 24-32 single illustrations. Use the "Illustration Style" dropdown to estimate your needs.
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