OSRS Smithing XP & Cost Calculator
Plan your route from your current level to your target level, then estimate bars, actions, and GP cost or profit for a selected method.
What this OSRS smithing calculator helps you do
Smithing in Old School RuneScape can be expensive, repetitive, and easy to miscalculate. This tool helps you answer the most common planning questions quickly: how much XP you still need, how many actions that means for your chosen method, how many bars you will consume, and roughly how much GP the grind may cost (or return).
The calculator uses the standard OSRS level-to-XP formula and combines it with method-specific XP rates. That makes it useful for both short goals (for example, 60 to 70 Smithing) and big goals like 1 to 99.
How to use the calculator
1) Set your current and target levels
Enter your current Smithing level and your target. The calculator automatically computes the exact XP gap between those levels.
2) Choose a training method
Pick a method from the dropdown (platebodies, cannonballs, or Blast Furnace gold bars). Each method includes:
- XP per action (how much XP one craft/smelt gives)
- Bars per action (resource requirement for each action)
- Unlock level (the level where the method becomes available)
3) Add market assumptions
If you want GP estimates, input your bar cost and your expected sale price per finished action. Leave them at zero if you only want XP and material counts.
4) Optional speed estimate
Enter actions per hour to estimate total hours needed. This is useful for comparing fast XP routes versus profit-focused routes.
Common smithing methods at a glance
| Method | XP / Action | Bars / Action | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel/Mith/Adamant platebodies | Moderate to high | 5 | Simple anvil training |
| Cannonballs | Low | 1 steel bar | AFK and often lower intensity |
| Gold bars at Blast Furnace | Very high for many accounts | 1 gold ore equivalent | Fast XP with proper setup |
Tips to improve your smithing plan
- Use this as a baseline, then update prices with current Grand Exchange values before committing to a large buy.
- If your selected method unlocks later than your current level, split your grind into stages.
- Track actual actions per hour from your own gameplay to get more realistic time estimates.
- Consider opportunity cost: the fastest method is not always the best if GP is tight.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include every smithing item in OSRS?
No. It includes popular planning methods. You can still use it as a reliable framework for XP, bars, and cost estimates.
Why might my real results differ?
GE prices change constantly, and practical XP/hour depends on your click speed, banking route, world lag, and setup.
Is this official?
This is a fan-made tool for planning and is not affiliated with Jagex.