Minecraft XP Calculator

How much XP do you actually need for level 30? Vanilla formulas make higher levels cost progressively more - this calculator does the math.

1,395

Total XP to reach level 30

112

XP from level 30 to 31

Vanilla Java and Bedrock formulas. Levels get progressively more expensive after 16 and 31.

How to use

  1. Enter the target level.
  2. Read the total XP required and the cost of the next level.

Examples

Level 30 (max enchanting)
Output: 1,395 total XP; the jump from 29 to 30 alone costs 107.

Frequently asked questions

Same in Java and Bedrock?

Yes, the XP curve is identical in both editions.

Why do later levels cost more?

The formula changes at levels 16 and 31: each next level costs 2L+7, then 5L-38, then 9L-158 XP.

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