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Physics (Science & Math, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Physics (Science & Math, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $14.50, median 1,850 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 30/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $11.19 – $19.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 14% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its review barrier is higher than in 91% of Books categories: the median best seller has 1,850 reviews, so new books need time to build up.
- Its median reviews are 38% of the parent category Science & Math (4,833), one of the easier corners under it.
- 14% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 78% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 Physics best sellers
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Prepare Your Home for a Sudden Grid-Down Situation: Take Self-Reliance to the Next Level with Proven Methods and Strategies to Survive a Grid-Down ... the Modern Family to Prepare for Any Crisis)
by Ted Riley
- List rank#1
- Price$14.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews1,460
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![The All-in-One Off-Grid Survival Manual: [10-in-1] How to Live Anywhere, Protect Your Fami book cover by Jackson Mitchell](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/717Gqje77DL._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
The All-in-One Off-Grid Survival Manual: [10-in-1] How to Live Anywhere, Protect Your Family, and Stay Off the Radar | 300+ DIY Projects for Power, Water, Food, Home Defense, and Radio Communication
- List rank#2
- Price$29.97
- Rating4.5
- Reviews213
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Lost in Space: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe
- List rank#3
- Price$30.02
- Rating4.8
- Reviews287
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Thinking in Systems: A Primer
- List rank#4
- Price$14.95
- Rating4.6
- Reviews6,548
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The Complete Off-Grid Survival Manual: Step-by-Step DIY Projects to Gain Freedom, Secure Supplies, Protect Your Home, and Keep Your Loved Ones Safe — Without Expensive Tools or Complex Skills
- List rank#5
- Price$31.99
- Rating4.3
- Reviews276
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The Pleasure of Finding Things Out: The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman
- List rank#6
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,017
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
- List rank#7
- Price$8.67
- Rating4.6
- Reviews38,149
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Baby University Board Book Set: A Science for Toddlers (Gifts for Kids)
by Chris Ferrie
- List rank#8
- Price$29.73
- Rating4.7
- Reviews7,214
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The Off-Grid Living Blueprint: Complete & Proven DIY Solutions to Achieve 100% Self-Sufficiency. Secure All Essential Resources, Fortify Your Home & Safeguard Your Family’s Future Through Any Crisis
by Jim K. Rockwell
- List rank#9
- Price$33.95
- Rating4.4
- Reviews875
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![Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]: A Brief History of Humankind – The #1 New York Times book cover by Yuval Noah Harari](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71kVn6thiBL._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]: A Brief History of Humankind – The #1 New York Times Bestseller Exploring Evolution and Ancient Socieities
- List rank#10
- Price$13.66
- Rating4.6
- Reviews134,001
Subcategories
- Optics38
- Dynamics35
- Acoustics & Sound34
- System Theory34
- Biophysics33
- Mechanics33
- Nuclear Physics33
- Mathematical Physics32
- Electromagnetism30
- Solid-State Physics29
- Quantum Theory29
- Relativity29
- Waves & Wave Mechanics28
- Chaos Theory28
- Molecular Physics28
- Astrophysics & Space Science27
- Gravity27
- Applied27
- Nanostructures27
- Light26
- Entropy26
- Gas Dynamics25
- Engineering25
- Cosmology24
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FAQ
Is Physics a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 30/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 1,850 reviews and sells for $14.50.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Physics?
The median best seller has 1,850 reviews, and 9% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Physics best sellers cost?
The median price is $14.50; half of the best sellers are priced between $11.19 and $19.99.
Can new books break into Physics?
14% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.