Carbon Footprint Calculator

Calculate your annual carbon footprint and discover ways to reduce your environmental impact.

🚗 Transportation

Car Miles per Week

Vehicle Type Gasoline Car Diesel Car Hybrid Electric

Flights per Year

Average Flight Distance Short (< 3 hours) Medium (3-6 hours) Long (> 6 hours)

🏠 Home Energy

Monthly Electricity (kWh)

Monthly Natural Gas (therms)

Home Size Small (< 1000 sq ft) Medium (1000-2000 sq ft) Large (> 2000 sq ft)

🍽️ Diet & Food

Diet Type Meat Heavy (daily meat) Average (meat several times/week) Low Meat (occasionally) Vegetarian Vegan

Food Waste High (often throw away food) Average Low (minimal waste)

🛍️ Shopping & Consumption

Shopping Habits Frequent shopper (weekly new items) Average consumer Minimal (only necessities)

Recycling Practices Don't recycle Recycle some items Recycle most items

Your Annual Carbon Footprint

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Comparison to Averages

US Average: 16 tonnes CO₂/year

Global Average: 4 tonnes CO₂/year

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Personalized Reduction Tips

Understanding Carbon Footprint

Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (CO₂ equivalent) generated by your actions. The average US citizen produces about 16 tonnes per year, while the global average is 4 tonnes. Scientists recommend reducing to 2 tonnes per year to limit global warming to 1.5°C.