1. What is Herb Farming Profit Calculation?

The herb farming profit calculation helps Old School RuneScape players determine the potential profit from growing herbs. It accounts for expected yield, herb prices, and input costs including seeds and compost.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• Expected Herbs — Number of herbs you expect to harvest
• Herb Price — Current Grand Exchange price per herb
• Seed Amount — Number of seeds planted
• Seed Cost — Price per seed
• Compost Cost — Price per compost used

Explanation: The formula calculates total revenue from herb sales minus the total costs of seeds and compost.

3. Importance of Profit Calculation

Details: Calculating profit helps players make informed decisions about which herbs to grow, when to farm, and how to maximize their in-game gold per hour.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: For accurate results, use current Grand Exchange prices. Expected herbs can be estimated based on your farming level and whether you're using ultracompost (typically 6-10 herbs per seed).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good expected herb yield?
A: With ultracompost, expect 6-10 herbs per seed depending on farming level. At 99 Farming with ultracompost, average is about 8.8 herbs per seed.

Q2: Should I include time spent in profit calculation?
A: This calculator shows gross profit. For profit per hour, divide by the time taken to complete herb runs (typically 5 minutes per run).

Q3: What about secondary costs like teleports?
A: This calculator focuses on direct farming costs. For complete analysis, you may want to account for teleport costs and other expenses.

Q4: Which herbs are most profitable?
A: Profitability changes with market prices. Generally, ranarr, snapdragon, and torstol are among the most profitable at high levels.

Q5: Does farming level affect yield?
A: Yes, higher farming levels increase average yield. At level 99 with ultracompost, you have approximately 8.8% chance per patch to save the seed.