Audiobook Income Calculator
Compare Per Finished Hour vs. Royalty Share — see which deal makes sense for a given book.
Book Details
Typical novel: 70,000–100,000
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Default 9,300 wph (industry average)
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ACX standard: 7 years
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Financial Assumptions
$
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Per finished hour (often $0)
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Total per copy — split 50/50 under RS
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Sales Estimate
Average over the full contract term
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Note: This calculator provides estimates only. Actual income depends on list price, royalty tier, sales trajectory, returns, and platform terms. Under royalty share, the net royalty per sale is split 50/50 between narrator and rights holder. Under PFH, the rights holder keeps 100% of royalties. All figures assume constant monthly sales over the contract term.
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