How to Use the Auto Grind Efficiency Calculator
Mobile RPGs with auto-grind features let you farm passively — but knowing exactly how long it takes to hit your level or gold target takes the guesswork out. Enter your hourly EXP and gold rates and this tool shows which goal is the bottleneck and how long the grind will actually take.
Choosing the Best Grinding Spot
Run both spots through the calculator with their respective hourly rates and compare total times. A spot with slightly lower raw EXP but much higher gold may be better overall if gold is your bottleneck. Balance matters more than maximizing a single stat.
How to Measure Hourly Rates
Run auto-grind for exactly 1 hour and record your gains. Or grind for 30 minutes and double the result. Some games display efficiency stats in their UI — use those numbers directly if available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter a small target equal to your hourly rate for the goal you don't care about — this makes it effectively 1 hour. Focus only on the result for the goal you're tracking.
Divide total hours by your daily cap to find how many days are needed. For example, 20 total hours at 4 hours/day = 5 days of grinding.
Yes — this means your hourly rate is very low relative to your target. Consider moving to a more efficient grinding zone or upgrading gear to boost your hourly output before committing to the grind.