1. What is the Herb Run Calculator?

The Herb Run Calculator estimates profit from herb farming runs in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). It calculates net profit by considering herb yield, sale price, and associated costs.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the profit formula:

Where:

• \( Herb\ Yield \) — Number of herbs harvested
• \( Price \) — Price per herb in gold pieces (gp)
• \( Costs \) — Total costs including seeds, compost, etc.

Explanation: The formula multiplies the number of herbs harvested by their sale price, then subtracts all associated costs to determine net profit.

3. Importance of Profit Calculation

Details: Accurate profit calculation helps players determine the most profitable herbs to farm, optimize farming routes, and manage in-game finances effectively.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total herbs harvested, current GE price per herb, and all associated costs (seeds, compost, teleports, etc.). All values must be non-negative.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What counts as "costs" in herb runs?
A: Include seed costs, compost, teleportation expenses, and any other gp spent specifically for the herb run.

Q2: How do I account for disease chance?
A: The yield should reflect your average harvest after accounting for potential disease. Use your farming level and compost type to estimate.

Q3: Should I include time spent?
A: This calculator focuses on gp profit only. For profit-per-hour calculations, you'd need to factor in time spent.

Q4: What's a good profit per run?
A: This varies by herb type and farming level. Profits typically range from 50k to 200k+ gp per run with high-level herbs.

Q5: How often can I do herb runs?
A: Herb patches grow in approximately 80 minutes. Most players do 4-6 runs per day for optimal profit.