1. What is the Herb Profit Calculator?

The Herb Profit Calculator helps Old School RuneScape players determine the potential profit from farming herbs. It calculates net profit by considering expected herb yield, current market prices, and input costs.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( Expected\ Herbs \) — Number of herbs expected from the patch
• \( Herb\ Price \) — Current Grand Exchange price per herb
• \( Seed\ Amount \) — Number of seeds used
• \( Seed\ Cost \) — Price per seed
• \( Compost\ Cost \) — Cost of compost per seed

Explanation: The formula calculates total revenue from selling herbs minus the total cost of seeds and compost.

3. Importance of Profit Calculation

Details: Calculating herb farming profits helps players make informed decisions about which herbs to plant, maximizing their in-game gold per hour.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: For accurate results, use current Grand Exchange prices. Expected herbs typically range from 5-10 per seed with ultracompost.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good profit per seed?
A: Generally anything above 5,000 gp profit per seed is considered good for high-level herbs.

Q2: Does this account for disease chance?
A: No, this assumes all seeds successfully grow. Use ultracompost to minimize disease risk.

Q3: Should I include compost in calculations?
A: Yes, compost costs significantly impact profit margins, especially for lower-tier herbs.

Q4: How accurate are expected herb yields?
A: Actual yields vary, but the average is about 6.5 herbs per seed with ultracompost.

Q5: What about secondary ingredients?
A: This calculator focuses on herb profit only. Secondary ingredients (like limpwurt roots) would increase total profit.