How Big Is the Average Ebook? Kindle eBooks: Format and Pricing

The typical Kindle book is 300 pages long, with 75,000 words of text, and the average Kindle e-book file size is 2.6 MB. The size of your Kindle book will be determined by the genre you write in as well as the number of words (or photos!) you have.

Book Design and Pricing

Aspect Ratio and Dimensions

What is the aspect ratio of book covers? 1.6:1 Ideal dimensions for cover files are 2,560 x 1,600 pixels.

eBook Pricing Strategy

How much should I charge for an eBook? Because Amazon and BN.com provide higher royalties for books priced between $2.99 and $9.99, this is a good price range to stay in. The most commonly purchased ebooks range from $2.99 to $3.99, with $3.99 being the most popular.

Author Royalties

How much do authors get paid for their first book? Self-published authors can make between 40% – 60% royalties on a single book sale while traditionally published authors usually make between 10%-12% royalties.

A typical ebook is around 2,000-2,500 words, which probably only gives you around 300-350 words per section. Get the key points across crisply and succinctly, so as not to detain your reader unnecessarily.

The average fiction book is about 80,000 to 100,000 words, which is about 246 to 307 ebook pages. When considering eBooks, it’s natural to wonder how they compare to traditional print books. eBooks allow you to carry multiple books in a single device, making them perfect for traveling or commuting.

eBook Size Considerations

What is a good size for an eBook? The standard eBook length is 10-20 pages. Writing eBooks that exceed 1000 words is ideal for a creator who wants to become a self-published indie author and gain wider recognition. It also works well for audiences that want to explore a complex subject or story.

Our research shows the average length of a best-selling eBook can be anywhere between 20-50 pages (and, sometimes, even 100). Use any eBook size to write for your audience. Word count coordinates with price; longer books cost more.

According to our research, the average nonfiction book is about 50,000 to 75,000 words, which is about 153 to 230 ebook pages.

Digital Storage Calculation

How many GB is a 300-page book? If you’re reading a 300-page book, it should be roughly 600–800 KB. A MB is made up of 1024 KB, while a GB is made up of 1024 MB. Let’s assume that the Kindle has roughly 6 GB of storage space.

Book Weight

The weight of a book depends on length. A standard 300 page paperback novel is about 15.6 ounces on average.

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