Grow A Garden Pet Age Calculator
Calculate the time required for pet leveling with mutations and helper pets
🌱 Starfish will gain 922.4k XP to level from age 1 to 50 in approximately 1d 17h.
Why Use Our Pet Age Calculator?
Accurate Age Calculations
Calculate exact time requirements based on the official XP formula. Get precise leveling predictions from your current age to target age.
Mutation Support
Include pet mutations (Shiny, Inverted, Tiny, Mega) in your calculations to see how they affect XP gain efficiency and leveling speed.
Helper Pet System
Add up to 8 helper pets (Capybara, Blood Owl, Owl) with different XP bonuses to optimize your leveling strategy and calculate total time.
Multiple Pet Types
Support for Starfish, Brown Mouse, Grey Mouse, and custom pets with configurable base XP gain rates for accurate calculations.
Time Estimation
Get estimated time to reach your target age based on current XP gain rates, helping you plan your pet development strategy.
Mobile Friendly
Calculate pet XP requirements on any device. Our responsive design works perfectly on mobile, tablet, and desktop for on-the-go planning.
How to Use the Pet Age Calculator
Quick Start Guide
- 1Select Target Pet: Choose the pet type you want to level (Starfish, Brown Mouse, Grey Mouse, or Other)
- 2Set Age Range: Enter current age and target age (default 50 for mutations)
- 3Select Mutation: Choose one mutation type (Shiny, Inverted, Tiny, or Mega) if applicable
- 4Add Helper Pets: Configure up to 8 helper pets with their XP bonuses to optimize leveling
Pro Tips
- •Mutation Strategy: Inverted provides the highest XP boost (+30%) but is rarer than Shiny (+15%)
- •Helper Optimization: Higher weight Capybaras provide more XP (3 + 0.3×kg per second)
- •Target Age 50: Age 50 is optimal for mutations, balancing XP investment with unlock timing
- •Cost Analysis: Compare different pet types to find the most cost-effective leveling strategy
Pet Age Calculator FAQ
What is the Grow A Garden Pet Age Calculator?
The Grow A Garden Pet Age Calculator helps players calculate the exact time required for leveling pets from their current age to a target age. It includes support for mutations, helper pets, and different pet types to provide accurate time and resource estimates for efficient pet development planning.
How does the age calculation work?
The calculation is based on the XP needed for each level, which follows the formula: floor(20*n^2.02), where n is the target age. The calculator determines the total time by dividing the total XP required by your XP gain rate.
What are the different pet mutations?
There are four mutations: Shiny (+15% XP gain), Inverted (+30% XP gain), Tiny (+20% less hunger, +5-30 fixed XP/sec), and Mega (+20% more hunger, +10-40 fixed XP/sec). Only one mutation can be active per pet.
How do helper pets work?
Helper pets provide XP auras to nearby pets. Capybara is the strongest helper, providing (3 + 0.3×weight) XP per second. Blood Owl and regular Owl provide smaller but stackable bonuses. You can have up to 8 helper pets active.
Why is age 50 the default target?
Age 50 is when pets become eligible for mutations. This is often the optimal target for "sacrifice pets" that will be used to unlock additional pet slots, balancing XP investment with utility.
Which pet type should I choose for leveling?
Starfish is generally the most cost-effective for sacrifice pets due to its high availability from Common Summer Eggs (50% chance) and self-XP generation ability. Brown/Grey Mice are good alternatives for periodic XP bursts.