1. What is Herb Run Profit Calculation?

The Herb Run Profit calculation helps Old School RuneScape players determine the potential profit from farming herbs. It considers the expected yield, herb prices, seed costs, and compost costs to estimate your net profit per run.

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 of the herb
• \( Seed\ Amount \) — Number of seeds planted
• \( Seed\ Cost \) — Cost per seed
• \( Compost\ Cost \) — Cost of compost per seed

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

3. Importance of Profit Calculation

Details: Calculating herb run profits helps players optimize their farming activities, choose the most profitable herbs to grow, and manage their in-game economy effectively.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: For accurate results, use current Grand Exchange prices. Consider average herb yields based on your Farming level and whether you're using ultracompost.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good expected herb yield?
A: With ultracompost and 99 Farming, expect about 8-9 herbs per seed. Lower levels or regular compost will yield less.

Q2: Should I include time spent in profit calculations?
A: This calculator shows raw profit. For profit per hour, divide by the time taken for a complete herb run.

Q3: What about secondary costs like teleports?
A: This calculator focuses on direct farming costs. For complete profit analysis, consider adding teleport and other overhead costs.

Q4: How often can I do herb runs?
A: Herb patches grow in about 80 minutes. Most players do 5-6 runs per day.

Q5: What's the most profitable herb to grow?
A: This changes with market prices. Always check current GE prices before planting.