Carbon Sequestration Calculator
Estimate annual carbon sequestration from forests, soil, or other sinks based on area and sequestration rate.
acres
tons CO2/acre/year
years
Annual CO2 Sequestered
250.0 metric tons
Total CO2 Over Period2,500 metric tons
Total per Acre25.0 tons/acre
Annual CO2 Sequestered vs Time Period
How to Calculate Carbon Sequestration
Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric CO2 in plants, soil, and geological formations.
Typical Rates (tons CO2/acre/year)
Formula
Annual Sequestration = Area (acres) * Rate (tons CO2/acre/year)
Example Calculation
A 100-acre temperate forest sequestering 2.5 tons CO2/acre/year over 10 years.
- 01Annual sequestration: 100 * 2.5 = 250 metric tons CO2/year
- 02Total over 10 years: 250 * 10 = 2,500 metric tons CO2
- 03Per acre total: 2,500 / 100 = 25 tons/acre