Publishing Split Calculator
Split songwriting income into writer's share and publisher's share, and divide the writer's share among co-writers — the standard 50/50 publishing model.
Songwriting income splits into the 'writer's share' (always the songwriters') and the 'publisher's share' — traditionally 50/50, though self-published writers keep both halves. The writer's share then divides among co-writers by agreement. Knowing this two-tier split prevents the common error of dividing the whole pie by the number of writers.
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.
Split songwriting income into writer's share and publisher's share, and divide the writer's share among co-writers — the standard 50/50 publishing model.
About Publishing Split Calculator
Split songwriting income into writer's share and publisher's share, and divide the writer's share among co-writers — the standard 50/50 publishing model. Songwriting income splits into the 'writer's share' (always the songwriters') and the 'publisher's share' — traditionally 50/50, though self-published writers keep both halves. The writer's share then divides among co-writers by agreement. Knowing this two-tier split prevents the common error of dividing the whole pie by the number of writers.
How to use Publishing Split Calculator
- 1Enter your values into the fields in Publishing Split 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 Publishing Split Calculator?
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser with instant, private results — no data leaves your device.
- ✓Built on a published reference: Music-publishing writer/publisher share conventions.
- ✓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 Publishing Split Calculator do?+
Split songwriting income into writer's share and publisher's share, and divide the writer's share among co-writers — the standard 50/50 publishing model. Songwriting income splits into the 'writer's share' (always the songwriters') and the 'publisher's share' — traditionally 50/50, though self-published writers keep both halves.
Is my data private?+
Yes. Publishing Split Calculator runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are never uploaded, stored or logged.
What standard or source is Publishing Split Calculator based on?+
It follows Music-publishing writer/publisher share conventions. Always confirm against the current official document, as specifications and rates can change.
What formula does it use?+
Publishing Split Calculator uses: publisher share = total × pub%; writer pool = remainder; per writer = writer pool ÷ co-writers. The tool shows this formula with your own numbers substituted so you can verify the result.
Is Publishing Split 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.
Embed Publishing Split Calculator on your website
Want Publishing Split Calculatoron your own site? Paste this snippet into any HTML page — it's free, with no API key or sign-up. The tool loads in an iframe and keeps working exactly as it does here.
<iframe src="https://tooljolt.com/tools/publishing-split-calculator" width="100%" height="640" style="border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;max-width:680px" title="Publishing Split Calculator — ToolJolt" loading="lazy"></iframe>Related Broadcast tools
Shutter Angle Calculator
Convert shutter angle to shutter speed at any frame rate — the 180° rule and its exceptions, for cinema cameras that think in degrees.
● LiveFlicker-Free Shutter Calculator
Check whether your shutter speed will band under 50 Hz or 60 Hz mains lighting, and get the flicker-safe shutter speeds for your region.
● LiveCamera Battery Runtime Calculator
How long will a V-mount or NP-F battery power your rig? Watt-hours ÷ camera draw → runtime, plus how many batteries a shoot day needs.
● Live