Mahogany Tables: ~14hrs to 99. Oak Larders: ~72hrs. MH Expert: ~46hrs from level 1.
Construction is click-intensive. Plan 1-2 hour sessions with breaks for best efficiency.
Actual rates depend on attention, client performance, and butler timing. ±15% variance.
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Find out exactly how long it takes to train Construction in Old School RuneScape. This calculator estimates total hours, training sessions, and builds required based on your chosen method, butler, and XP per hour rate. or use the main construction calculator OSRS to plan your full 1-99 journey.
Gnome Benches and Mahogany Tables are 5x faster than Oak Larders, but cost significantly more GP.
The Construction Time Calculator estimates exactly how many hours, minutes, and training sessions you need to reach your target Construction level in OSRS. It factors in your training method's XP per hour and the total XP required to calculate precise time estimates.
See the exact number of hours your training will take based on realistic XP rates for each method.
Break your training into manageable 1-hour, 2-hour, or 4-hour sessions to prevent burnout.
Instantly compare how long different methods take so you can choose the right balance of speed and cost.
| Level Range | XP Required | Oak Larders (180K/hr) | Mahogany Tables (900K/hr) | MH Expert (280K/hr) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–33 | 13,363 | 4 min | 1 min | 3 min | 0.1% |
| 33–52 | 123,231 | 41 min | 8 min | 26 min | 0.9% |
| 52–74 | 1,096,820 | 6h 6m | 1h 13m | 3h 55m | 8.4% |
| 74–83 | 1,623,248 | 9h 1m | 1h 48m | 5h 48m | 12.5% |
| 83–90 | 3,360,264 | 18h 40m | 3h 44m | 12h 0m | 25.8% |
| 90–99 | 7,688,099 | 42h 43m | 8h 32m | 27h 27m | 59.0% |
| 1–99 Total | 13,034,431 | 72h 24m | 14h 29m | 46h 33m | 100% |
Type your current Construction level and your goal level. The calculator uses the official OSRS XP table to determine XP required.
Choose from 15 training methods. The XP per hour field auto-fills based on the method's average rate.
Override the default XP per hour if you know your personal rate is different (e.g., accounting for breaks or tick manipulation).
See total hours, minutes, session counts, and a visual breakdown of time spent at each level range.
Nearly 60% of your total training time is spent in levels 90–99 due to the exponential XP curve.
Construction training is repetitive and click-intensive. Break sessions into 1–2 hour blocks with breaks in between. Music or videos help maintain focus during long grinds.
Most players find 2-hour sessions optimal — long enough to make meaningful progress without fatigue. After 2 hours, XP rates typically drop 10–15% due to concentration loss.
Mahogany Tables take 14 hours but cost ~155M GP. Oak Larders take 72 hours but cost ~65M GP. That's 58 extra hours to save 90M GP — effectively earning ~1.55M GP/hour by choosing the budget option.
Faster methods cost exponentially more GP. The sweet spot depends on your budget and time availability.
This takes only 4–15 minutes regardless of method. Don't overthink early levels — any method works fine.
Oak Larders at 180K XP/hr take ~41 minutes. Mahogany Homes Novice is cheaper but slower at ~50K XP/hr.
Switch to Mahogany Tables if budget allows (1h 13m). Otherwise, MH Adept contracts offer solid XP at lower cost (3h 55m).
This is where the big decision happens. Oak Dungeon Doors (200K XP/hr) take ~52h. Mahogany Tables (900K XP/hr) take ~10h. Gnome Benches (950K XP/hr) take ~10h. MH Expert (280K XP/hr) takes ~33h.
| # | Method | XP/Hour | Hours (1→99) | Sessions (2h) | Speed Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🧝 Gnome Bench | 950,000 | 13.7h | 7 | Fastest |
| 2 | 🏛️ Mahogany Table | 900,000 | 14.5h | 8 | Very Fast |
| 3 | 🏰 MH Expert | 280,000 | 46.6h | 24 | Moderate |
| 4 | 🚪 Oak D.Door | 200,000 | 65.2h | 33 | Moderate |
| 5 | 🗄️ Oak Larder | 180,000 | 72.4h | 37 | Moderate |
| 6 | 🌳 Teak Bench | 160,000 | 81.5h | 41 | Slow |
| 7 | 🦸 Mythical Cape | 140,000 | 93.1h | 47 | Slow |
| 8 | 🏘️ MH Adept | 100,000 | 130.3h | 66 | Very Slow |
Based on real XP per hour rates for every Construction training method.
See how many 1h, 2h, or 4h sessions you need to plan your week.
Compare time requirements across all methods to find your optimal route.
Know exactly how long your goal takes before committing to the grind.