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Carbon Footprint Calculator

Calculate your annual carbon footprint from electricity, gas, car, and air travel.

Annual CO2 (tons)
16
Home Energy CO2
8
Transport CO2
8
Trees to Offset
725

Carbon Footprint Calculator: Calculate Your CO2 Emissions

Understanding your carbon footprint is the first step toward reducing your environmental impact. This calculator estimates your annual CO2 emissions from home energy use, driving, and air travel.

The average American produces about 16 tons of CO2 per year, compared to a global average of 4 tons. Reducing your footprint starts with understanding where your emissions come from.

Home energy and transportation typically account for 60-70% of personal emissions. Simple changes like switching to LED bulbs, improving insulation, or driving an EV can significantly reduce your footprint.

For related tools, see our EV vs gas calculator and heat pump calculator.

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What is a carbon footprint?+
The total amount of greenhouse gases (mainly CO2) produced by your activities, measured in metric tons per year.
What is the average carbon footprint?+
The US average is about 16 tons/year per person. The global average is about 4 tons.
How can I reduce my carbon footprint?+
Drive less or switch to an EV, improve home insulation, use renewable energy, fly less, and eat less meat.
How many trees offset 1 ton of CO2?+
One mature tree absorbs about 22 kg (48 lbs) of CO2 per year, so roughly 45 trees per ton.

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