Book printing
cost estimator.
We’ve put together data in this book printing estimator just so you can know how much your print book may cost. The author you are may be excellent at their craft and know their storyline in and out, but the delivery of your story goes beyond the creative process. After you sign up to Bhuuks, this overview —covering key aspects like the interior print color, the cover format— will give you a clearer idea of how you may want to physically package your story in order to deliver an amazing experience to your readers from the first look.
Options overview
The production cost of your print book depends on the [book] size, the binding type (cover format), the cover finish, page count, and the color of the interior. Refer to the data tables below to see the print book estimates. Note that the prices below do not including handling and shipping. In addition, make sure to check the royalty terms structure to set a more realistic price for your work on Bhuuks. Tax and shipping not included.
Novel estimates (smaller sizes)
| Book size | POCKET BOOK | POCKET BOOK (hc) | NOVELLA | NOVELLA (hc) | DIGEST | DIGEST (hc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 108x175mm or 4.75x6.875in | - | 127x203mm or 5x8in | - | 140x216mm or 5.5x8.5in | - |
| Interior color | Black & White standard | - | Black & White standard | - | Black & White standard | - |
| Paper type | #60 cream/white | - | #60 cream/white | - | #60 cream/white | - |
| Cover format | Paperpack | Hardcover (with printed case) | Paperpack | Hardcover (with printed case) | Paperpack | Hardcover (with printed case) |
| Cover finish | Gloss / Matte | - | Gloss / Matte | - | Gloss / Matte | - |
| COST PER BOOK (below) | ||||||
| Page count: 24-48 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Page count: 48-200 | $3—$6.50 | NA | $3—$6.50 | NA | $3—$6.50 | NA |
| Page count: 201-400 | $6.50—$11.50 | $15—$20 | $6.50—$11.50 | $15—$20 | $6.50—$11.50 | $15—$20 |
| Page count: 401-600 | $11.50—$16 | $20—$25 | $11.50—$16 | $20—$25 | $11.50—$16 | $20—$25 |
| Page count: 601-800 | $16—$21 | $25—$30 | $16—$21 | $25—$30 | $16—$21 | $25—$30 |
Comics book estimates
| Book size | COMICS A5 | COMICS A5 (BW) | COMICS A4 (ST) | COMICS A4 (PB) | EUROPEAN | EUROPEAN (BW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 108x175mm or 4.75x6.875in (A5) | - | 210x297mm or 8.27x11.69in (A4) | - | 210x297mm or 8.27x11.69in (A4) | - |
| Interior color | Color premium | Black premium | Color premium | - | Color premium | Black & White premium |
| Paper type | #80 coated white | - | #80 coated white | - | #80 coated white | #80 coated white |
| Cover format | Saddle stitch | - | Saddle stitch | Paperback | Hardcover (with printed case) | - |
| Cover finish | Gloss / Matte | - | Gloss / Matte | - | Gloss / Matte | Gloss / Matte |
| COST PER BOOK (below) | ||||||
| Page count: 32-48 | $8.10—$10.50 | $4.75—$6 | $11.30—$15 | $11.30—$15 | $18—$21 | $12.50—$13.25 |
| Page count: 48-96 | NA | NA | NA | $12—$21.50 | $21—$29.50 | $13.25—$15.40 |
| Page count: 98-200 | NA | NA | NA | $22—$42.35 | $31—$52 | $15.75—$22 |