POD Calculator

Calculate printing costs, recommended MRP, and author royalties using our precise formula. Get accurate pricing for print-on-demand orders with commission breakdowns and profit margins.

Book Specifications

Recommended: 50-500 pages
Minimum order: 1 copy
45% commission
Typical range: 30-60% (Amazon KDP: ~45%)

Royalty Calculation

Example Calculation

Selling Price (MRP):₹210
POD Cost:-₹60
Commission (45%):-₹95
Royalty =₹56

Cost Breakdown (70 GSM Paper)

Printing Cost per Page₹0.4
Size: A5 | Tier: single
Binding & Wrapper₹20
5x8-6x9 | single
POD Cost per Copy₹60
Total Printing Cost (1 copies)₹60

Recommended Pricing

Recommended MRP₹210
Formula: POD Cost × 3.5 (₹60 × 3.5)

Commission & Royalty Breakdown

Platform Commission (45%)-₹95
Author Royalty per Copy₹56
Total Royalty (1 copies)₹56
Profit Margin27%

Royalty Calculation Guide

  • Recommended MRP Formula: POD Cost × 3.5 for sustainable margins
  • Royalty Formula: Selling Price - POD Cost - Platform Commission
  • Platform Commission: Amazon KDP (~45%), IngramSpark (~55%), Draft2Digital (~60%)
  • 70 GSM White/Cream Paper pricing with volume discounts
  • Ensures competitive pricing while maintaining author profitability
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Why Choose InkPrint POD?

Professional print-on-demand services with precise royalty calculations and optimal pricing strategies.

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Precise Royalty Calculation

Calculate exact royalties using: MRP - POD Cost - Commission formula

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Optimal MRP Setting

Recommended pricing formula ensures sustainable margins and competitiveness

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Commission Breakdown

Transparent platform commission calculations for different distribution channels