US Mechanical Royalty Calculator
Calculate US statutory mechanical royalties for physical/download sales using the 9.1¢ (≤5 min) or 1.75¢-per-minute rate.
The US statutory mechanical rate for physical and permanent-download copies is 9.1¢ per song up to 5 minutes, or 1.75¢ per minute (rounded up) for longer songs — owed to the songwriter/publisher per copy. A 7-minute song earns 14¢/copy, not 9.1¢. Streaming mechanicals work differently (a percentage-of-revenue formula set by the CRB).
Rule / Formula
Note: Estimate only — not financial, accounting or legal advice. Royalty rates, statutory rates and platform payouts change and vary by territory and contract. Confirm with your distributor, PRO, publisher or a professional.
Calculate US statutory mechanical royalties for physical/download sales using the 9.1¢ (≤5 min) or 1.75¢-per-minute rate.
About US Mechanical Royalty Calculator
Calculate US statutory mechanical royalties for physical/download sales using the 9.1¢ (≤5 min) or 1.75¢-per-minute rate. The US statutory mechanical rate for physical and permanent-download copies is 9.1¢ per song up to 5 minutes, or 1.75¢ per minute (rounded up) for longer songs — owed to the songwriter/publisher per copy. A 7-minute song earns 14¢/copy, not 9.1¢. Streaming mechanicals work differently (a percentage-of-revenue formula set by the CRB).
How to use US Mechanical Royalty Calculator
- 1Enter your values into the fields in US Mechanical Royalty Calculator.
- 2The result and any pass/fail verdict update instantly as you type — no button to press.
- 3Check the substituted formula and worked example to see exactly how the result was derived.
- 4Copy or note the result for your spec, delivery or planning.
Why use US Mechanical Royalty Calculator?
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser with instant, private results — no data leaves your device.
- ✓Built on a published reference: US Copyright Royalty Board statutory mechanical rate (§115).
- ✓Shows the governing formula and a worked example, so you can trust and check every result.
- ✓100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
- ✓Works on any device — desktop, tablet or phone — and keeps working offline once loaded.
Frequently asked questions
What does US Mechanical Royalty Calculator do?+
Calculate US statutory mechanical royalties for physical/download sales using the 9.1¢ (≤5 min) or 1.75¢-per-minute rate. The US statutory mechanical rate for physical and permanent-download copies is 9.1¢ per song up to 5 minutes, or 1.75¢ per minute (rounded up) for longer songs — owed to the songwriter/publisher per copy.
Is my data private?+
Yes. US Mechanical Royalty Calculator runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are never uploaded, stored or logged.
What standard or source is US Mechanical Royalty Calculator based on?+
It follows US Copyright Royalty Board statutory mechanical rate (§115). Always confirm against the current official document, as specifications and rates can change.
What formula does it use?+
US Mechanical Royalty Calculator uses: per unit = $0.091 if ≤ 5 min, else $0.0175 × ⌈minutes⌉; total = per unit × units sold. The tool shows this formula with your own numbers substituted so you can verify the result.
Is US Mechanical Royalty Calculator free to use?+
Yes — it is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits. There is no watermark and no paywall.
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