How do I use this Old School RuneScape experience calculator?

Choose your OSRS skill, enter your current level and target level, and the calculator will show how much experience you need, an estimate of hours based on common training methods, and how many kills or actions that might take.

Does this XP calculator work for every OSRS skill?

Yes. This Old School RuneScape experience calculator supports all core OSRS skills including Combat, Gathering, Artisan, Support, and Slayer & Hunter. Each skill has suggested training methods and guide links.

What are good training methods to go from level 1 to 99 in Old School RuneScape?

There is no single best method for every player. This page lists popular OSRS training methods and monsters for each skill, plus rough XP per hour and time-to-99 estimates so you can pick a method that fits your budget and playstyle.

Old School RuneScape Experience Calculator

OSRS XP Calculator

Select your skill, enter your current and target levels, and see how much experience you need, how many kills/actions that might take, and a rough time estimate based on popular training methods.

Results

Select a skill and run the calculator to see your XP plan.

How this Old School RuneScape experience calculator works

Old School RuneScape uses a fixed XP curve from level 1 to level 99. This calculator reproduces that curve and instantly computes the total XP required for any level range. For each skill, the page stores a rough XP per hour and an average XP per action/kill based on popular mid-game training methods (things like Sand Crabs, Ammonite Crabs, rooftop Agility courses, high-level Fletching, and so on).

When you hit “Calculate”, the tool:

Computes XP needed from your current level to your target level.

Divides that by a typical XP/hr rate for your chosen skill to estimate hours.

Uses an average XP per action to estimate how many kills, laps, logs, or items you'll do.

These are rough estimates meant to help you plan your grind, not exact values. Efficient setups, tick manipulation, alt accounts, or slower AFK methods will all change your real numbers in game.

Maximizing XP / hour in Old School RuneScape

If you're trying to squeeze the most experience per hour out of your account, focus on three things:

Gear & unlocks – Better weapons, prayers, and quest unlocks (like Neitiznot, Fighter torso, Barrows gloves) dramatically speed up combat XP.

Location – Places like Sand Crabs, Ammonite Crabs, Nightmare Zone, rooftop Agility courses, or high-tier skilling spots give much more XP/hr than low level training areas.

AFK vs. sweaty – Semi-AFK methods are chill but slower. High-intensity click-heavy methods can double or triple XP/hr in some skills, especially Agility, Thieving, Construction, and Herblore.

Use the numbers on this calculator to get a baseline, then dive into the linked guides for skill-specific meta strategies.

OSRS XP Calculator FAQ

Is this better than the in-game XP tracker?

The in-game XP tracker shows what you already did; this calculator shows what it will take to reach your goal. Plug in your target level and you'll see a realistic estimate of the grind in hours and actions.

Does this work for free-to-play players?

Yes, but the XP/hr assumptions are usually based on popular members methods. If you're F2P, expect fewer XP/hr; you can mentally adjust the result or use slower XP rates from F2P training guides.

What if my XP / hour is much higher or lower?

That's totally normal. XP rates in Old School RuneScape vary a lot based on level, gear, quests, and how sweaty you play. Treat these numbers as a conservative estimate, then track your real XP/hr in game and compare.

Can I use this as a general RuneScape skill calculator?

This tool is designed around the Old School RuneScape XP curve and skill list. The XP curve in RS3 is different, but for classic OSRS this page is a simple all-in-one skill calculator and experience planner.