Crafting Level:

Level Item EXP Materials Profit Profit/XP

Want to know how many items you need, how much XP you’ll gain, and how much it’ll cost to train Crafting?

This Crafting Calculator gives you all that—and more. It’s the easiest way to plan your path to level 99 without wasting GP.

What Is a Crafting Calculator?

A crafting calculator is a tool that helps you train efficiently.

It tells you:

  • How many items do you need
  • How much XP do you get
  • How much GP cost
  • What’s the best method to train Crafting

It works for both OSRS Crafting Calculator and RS3 Crafting Calculator versions.

Whether you’re aiming for level 50 or going all the way to level 99 Crafting, this calculator saves time and money.


How to Use the Crafting XP Calculator

Using the Crafting XP Calculator is simple:

  1. Enter your current Crafting XP or level.
  2. Choose your target level.
  3. Pick your training method (e.g., battlestaves, D’hide bodies, jewelry).
  4. Click Calculate.

You’ll instantly see:

  • Items required
  • XP gained
  • GP cost
  • Cost per XP

You can try the calculator with this official OSRS Crafting guide to get training ideas.


Best Items to Craft for XP (OSRS Edition)

Here are the best items to craft for fast XP in Old School RuneScape:

Level RangeItemXP per ItemGP per XP (est.)
1–20Leather gloves13.8 XPLow
20–46Sapphire rings40 XPVery Low
46–87Battlestaves137.5 XPModerate
87–99D’hide bodies186 XPHigh

Each of these options can be selected in your calculator.

Want more profit? Try crafting items that sell for more than their cost on the GE Tracker.


Crafting Calculator: Cost-Efficient XP Routes

This calculator lets you sort all Crafting methods by cost per XP.

Here’s a look at some cost-effective training paths:

ItemXP GainedGP CostCost per XP
Sapphire rings40 XP130 GP3.25
Green d’hide bodies186 XP3,500 GP18.8
Molten glass (OSRS)87.5 XP500 GP5.71

You’ll see which item gives you the most XP per GP.
Cheap Crafting training has never been easier.


OSRS vs RS3 Crafting Calculators

Both games offer calculators—but the training methods are different.

OSRS Crafting Calculator:

  • Focuses on jewelry, glassblowing, battlestaves, hides.
  • Click-intensive.
  • Simple XP scaling.

RS3 Crafting Calculator:

  • Uses Artisan’s Workshop, portable stations.
  • XP rates are higher.
  • Has bonus XP and outfits.

You can compare both with RS3’s Wiki.


Crafting XP Per Hour – What Can You Expect?

Here are the average XP rates with different methods:

MethodXP/Hour
Glassblowing90K
Battlestaves180K
Green d’hide bodies250K+
Gold bracelets100K

Need to know how long it takes to reach 99?
Use the calculator’s XP/hour estimate to plan out your journey.


How Much Does Level 99 Crafting Cost?

Here’s what it might cost you to go from level 1 to 99:

MethodTotal Cost (Est.)
Molten Glass10M GP
Sapphire Rings30M GP
Battlestaves50M GP
D’hide Bodies100M+ GP

The Crafting Calculator updates GP costs automatically with Grand Exchange prices.

You’ll always get real-time, accurate results.


Mobile-Friendly Crafting Calculators

Don’t want to alt-tab?

Here are some mobile tools you can use on the go:

These make crafting easier while you play on your phone or tablet.


Top Crafting Calculator Tools Worth Using

Here are the best tools for accurate XP and cost tracking:

  • RuneLite Crafting plugin – In-game XP tracking
  • OSBuddy – Built-in calculators
  • GE Tracker – For cost per XP analysis
  • Old School Tools – Clean UI with mobile support

Try them out to plan a cheap and fast route to 99 Crafting.


FAQ

How do crafting calculators work?

They calculate

  • How much XP you get from each item
  • How many items do you need to reach your target level
  • Total cost based on current Grand Exchange prices

How many items do I need for 99 Crafting?

It depends on the method:

  • Around 33,000 dragonhide bodies
  • About 80,000 battlestaves
  • Over 100,000 glass items

Use the calculator for exact numbers based on your level.

What’s the fastest Crafting XP method in OSRS?

Dragonhide bodies offer 250 K+ XP/hour.
They’re expensive but incredibly fast.

What’s the cheapest way to get 99 Crafting?

Use molten glass or Sapphire rings.
They’re slower, but they save you tens of millions of GP.


Bonus: Best Crafting Methods by Level

Level RangeRecommended MethodXP/hourCost/XP
1–20Leather gloves10K1–2 GP
20–46Gold/Sapphire rings50–70K3–5 GP
46–87Battlestaves150K+10–12 GP
87–99D’hide bodies250K+15–18 GP

Use this as a quick reference guide with your calculator.


Watch These Crafting Tutorials on YouTube

🎥 OSRS Crafting 1-99 Guide
🎥 How to Use a Crafting Calculator
🎥 RS3 Fast Crafting Guide


Final Thoughts

If you want to save GP and get to level 99 Crafting faster, you need to use a Crafting Calculator.

It takes out the guesswork.
No more overspending.
No more wasting time.
Just smart, efficient leveling.

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