KENP Royalty Calculator
Calculate your Kindle Unlimited earnings from page reads. See estimated royalties using current and historical KENP rates.
KENP Royalty Calculator
Calculate your Kindle Unlimited earnings based on page reads
What is KENP?
KENP (Kindle Edition Normalized Page Count) is Amazon's standardized page count for Kindle Unlimited royalties. It normalizes page counts across all books regardless of font size or formatting.
Current rate is approximately $0.004-0.0045 per page read. Rate varies monthly based on the global fund.
Your KENP Royalties
Estimated Royalty
$45.00
Monthly
Per Page Read
$0.00450
Books Equivalent
33.3
(300 pages/book)
Tips to Maximize KENP Earnings
- •Keep KENP (Kindle Edition Normalized Page Count) in mind - it's different from your manuscript pages
- •Longer books with high read-through rates earn more per download
- •Series books tend to have higher completion rates
- •Quality content encourages readers to finish the entire book
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How KENP Royalties Work
Kindle Unlimited (KU) is Amazon's subscription reading service where subscribers pay a monthly fee for unlimited reading. When a KU subscriber reads your book, you earn royalties based on the number of pages they read, not per book borrowed.
KENP Royalty = Pages Read × KENP Rate
The KDP Select Global Fund
Each month, Amazon allocates a pool of money called the KDP Select Global Fund. This fund is divided among all authors based on their share of total pages read.
$550M+
Monthly Fund (2024)
~$0.0045
Rate Per Page
15th
Monthly Announcement
⚠️ Understanding KENP vs Manuscript Pages
KENP (Kindle Edition Normalized Page Count) is NOT the same as your manuscript page count. Amazon standardizes all books using:
Standard font & size
Consistent line spacing
Standardized margins
Tip: A 200-page manuscript typically results in 280-350 KENP. Books with more dialogue tend to have higher KENP.
📊 KENP Earnings Examples
| Book KENP | Full Read Royalty | 50 Full Reads/Month |
|---|---|---|
| 150 pages | $0.68 | $33.75 |
| 300 pages | $1.35 | $67.50 |
| 500 pages | $2.25 | $112.50 |
* Based on $0.0045 per page rate
💡 Strategies to Maximize KENP Earnings
Write engaging content
Readers must actually read pages for you to earn. Boring or padded content leads to abandoned reads.
Strong opening chapters
Hook readers immediately to encourage them to continue reading.
Write series
Series readers often read through multiple books, multiplying your page reads.
Optimize book length
Longer books (300+ KENP) earn more per complete read, but only if content quality remains high.
Target KU-heavy genres
Romance, thriller, sci-fi, and fantasy readers frequently use Kindle Unlimited.
Is KDP Select Right for You?
To access Kindle Unlimited page read royalties, your book must be enrolled in KDP Select, which requires 90-day exclusivity to Amazon.
KDP Select Benefits
- Page read royalties from KU
- Kindle Countdown Deals
- Free Book Promotions
- Higher visibility in KU-heavy genres
KDP Select Drawbacks
- 90-day exclusivity required
- Can't sell on other platforms
- Miss Kobo, Apple Books, etc.
- Lower per-read earnings for short books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KENP and how is it calculated?
KENP (Kindle Edition Normalized Page Count) is Amazon's standardized page count system for calculating Kindle Unlimited royalties. It normalizes page counts across all books regardless of font size, line spacing, or formatting. KENP is typically higher than your actual manuscript page count - a 200-page manuscript might have 300+ KENP.
What is the current KENP rate?
The KENP rate varies monthly based on the KDP Select Global Fund and total pages read. As of early 2024, the rate is approximately $0.0045 per page read. Amazon announces the official rate around the 15th of each month for the previous month.
How do I maximize my Kindle Unlimited earnings?
To maximize KU earnings: 1) Write engaging content that keeps readers turning pages, 2) Consider longer books as they have higher earning potential, 3) Write book series to encourage read-through, 4) Optimize your book's opening to hook readers immediately, 5) Focus on quality to encourage full reads rather than returns.
Is KDP Select worth it for Kindle Unlimited?
KDP Select requires 90-day exclusivity to Amazon but offers access to Kindle Unlimited page reads and promotional tools. For many authors, especially in genres popular with KU subscribers (romance, thriller, sci-fi), the additional revenue from page reads can significantly exceed regular sales.
How is KENP different from actual page count?
KENP normalizes page counts using a standard baseline. Amazon uses their own font, font size, and line spacing to calculate KENP. Typically, KENP is higher than your manuscript pages - a book with 200 manuscript pages might have 280-350 KENP depending on content density.
When does Amazon pay KENP royalties?
Amazon pays KENP royalties approximately 60 days after the end of the month in which the pages were read. For example, January page reads would be paid around the end of March. The monthly rate is announced around the 15th of the following month.
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