CO2 Emission Calculator
Estimate the total CO2 emissions from your household and daily life based on electricity, gas, gasoline, kerosene, and water use. Also shows the equivalent number of trees needed to absorb it in a year.
Input
Enter how much electricity, gas, fuel, and water you use to estimate your total CO2 emissions. Leave any item you do not use blank.
Electricity emission factor (adjustable, since it varies by utility)
Result
Total CO2 emissions (estimate)
277.8kg-CO2
Total CO2 emissions
277.8 kg
In metric tons
0.3 t
Equivalent annual tree absorption
about 19.8 trees
Estimated assuming one cedar tree absorbs about 14 kg of CO2 per year.
Breakdown by item
| Item | Usage | Emission factor | CO2 emissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 300 kWh | 0.45 | 135.0 kg |
| City gas | 20 m³ | 2.23 | 44.6 kg |
| Gasoline | 40 L | 2.32 | 92.8 kg |
| Tap water | 15 m³ | 0.36 | 5.4 kg |
| Total | 277.8 kg |
How it works
- Each item (electricity, city gas, LP gas, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, and water) is multiplied by its CO2 emission factor and summed to give the total emissions in kg-CO2. Leave items you do not use blank.
- The default emission factors used (approximate, representative values) are: electricity = 0.45 kg-CO2/kWh (default, adjustable), city gas = 2.23 kg-CO2/m³, LP gas = 6.0 kg-CO2/m³, gasoline = 2.32 kg-CO2/L, kerosene = 2.49 kg-CO2/L, and diesel = 2.58 kg-CO2/L.
- Emission factors vary by country, region, utility, and electricity mix. The electricity factor defaults to a common average (roughly 0.43–0.47 kg-CO2/kWh) but can be changed to match your own value.
- Tap water is estimated at about 0.36 kg-CO2/m³, reflecting the electricity used for treatment and distribution; this figure also differs by region and provider.
- The total CO2 is divided by the annual CO2 absorption of one cedar tree (about 14 kg-CO2 per tree per year, a representative value) to estimate how many trees' annual absorption it corresponds to.
- All figures are estimates based on general, representative values. Actual emissions depend on usage, region, and your provider's specific factors, so use the results as a rough guide.
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