Animal Crossing Turnip Profit Calculator
Enter your Sunday buy price from Daisy Mae and any Nook's Cranny sell prices you have for the week. The calculator finds your best sell window and estimated profit.
Weekly Sell Prices (leave unknown slots blank)
How this Animal Crossing turnip calculator helps
The stalk market in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is simple in concept but surprisingly difficult in practice. You buy turnips from Daisy Mae on Sunday morning, then check two sell prices each day at Nook's Cranny. The challenge is deciding when to sell. Wait too long and prices can crash. Sell too early and you might miss a huge spike.
This calculator gives you a clear snapshot of your week. Instead of mentally comparing 10 to 12 different prices, you can instantly see your best available window, your break-even point, and your potential bells earned or lost.
What to enter in the calculator
1) Buy price
Enter the amount you paid Daisy Mae per turnip (usually between 90 and 110 bells).
2) Turnip count
Input how many turnips you bought. This determines total profit or loss projections.
3) Weekday prices
Add any AM/PM prices you already know. You do not need every slot filled in. Partial data still works, and you can update as new prices appear.
4) Optional goal
If you want to hit a target, such as 1,000,000 bells, enter your desired profit. The calculator tells you what sell price you need to reach that goal.
Common turnip price patterns
Animal Crossing generally rotates through several known weekly trend types. No calculator can guarantee the future, but understanding the usual patterns helps you make better decisions.
- Decreasing: Prices trend downward all week. If you see this early, sell fast to minimize losses.
- Small spike: Moderate rise (often around 140–200), then a drop.
- Large spike: One strong peak that can exceed 300, 400, or even higher.
- Fluctuating: Up-and-down movement with no single dramatic spike.
Practical strategy tips
- Check prices both in the morning and afternoon every day.
- If you find a price above 150 and your week has been weak, consider locking in profit.
- Use online communities to visit islands with better prices when your own market is poor.
- Never ignore Saturday PM; if your prices are still low, sell anyway to avoid total loss.
- Track your buy price and historical trends to improve future decisions.
FAQ
Should I sell as soon as I see profit?
Usually, any price above your buy price is safe profit. Whether to wait depends on your risk tolerance and how close you are to Saturday.
What is a “good” sell price?
Many players target 150+ as a decent week, 200+ as strong, and 400+ as excellent. But the best price is the one you can secure before spoilage.
Does this predict exact future prices?
No. This tool is a decision helper, not a guaranteed prediction engine. It analyzes the prices you enter and summarizes your best current options.
Final thought
The stalk market rewards consistency more than luck. Track prices every session, use a calculator like this one, and make calm, data-based decisions. Over time, those small improvements can turn into massive bell gains for your island projects.