Use the OSRS Skill Calculator to determine the amount of experience and time required to achieve your desired skill levels in Old School RuneScape.

Skill Calculation Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the hours required to reach your target skill level.

Hours Required = (Target XP - Current XP) / XP Rate

Variables:

  • Current XP is the amount of experience points you currently have.
  • Target XP is the amount of experience points needed to reach your desired level.
  • XP Rate is the experience points you gain per hour.

To calculate the hours required, subtract the current XP from the target XP, then divide the result by the XP rate. This will give you the number of hours needed to achieve your target level.

What is Skill Calculation?

Skill calculation refers to the process of determining the amount of experience and time needed to reach a specific skill level in Old School RuneScape. This involves understanding your current experience, target experience, and the rate at which you gain experience points. Proper skill calculation helps in planning your gameplay and setting achievable goals.

How to Calculate Skill Progress?

The following steps outline how to calculate your skill progress using the given formula:


  1. Determine your current XP based on your current level.
  2. Determine the XP required for your target level.
  3. Find out your XP rate (XP/hr).
  4. Use the formula: Hours Required = (Target XP - Current XP) / XP Rate.
  5. Calculate the hours required by plugging in the values.
  6. After calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem:

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge:

Current Level = 30

Target Level = 50

XP Rate = 30,000 XP/hr

FAQ

1. What is current XP?

Current XP is the amount of experience points you have accumulated in a specific skill.

2. How is XP rate calculated?

XP rate is the number of experience points you gain per hour of gameplay, often determined by the method or activity you are using to train the skill.

3. How often should I use the skill calculator?

It's helpful to use the skill calculator whenever you set new training goals or change your training method to estimate the time needed to reach your target levels.

4. Can this calculator be used for all skills in OSRS?

Yes, you can use the skill calculator for any skill in Old School RuneScape. Adjust the XP rate field to match the training method for the specific skill.

5. Is the calculator accurate?

The calculator provides an estimate of the hours required based on the inputs provided. For exact figures, it's best to monitor your progress in-game.