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Tree Planting Offset Calculator

Estimate how many trees you'd need to plant to offset a given CO₂ footprint, with sensible assumptions on tree sequestration.

Priya Venkatesan By Priya Venkatesan
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

Inputs

kg/yr

Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Trees needed ≈ annual CO₂e (kg) / (sequestration per tree per year). Typical mature broadleaf: ~22 kg CO₂e / year.

In depth

Estimate how many trees you'd need to plant to offset a given CO₂ footprint, with sensible assumptions on tree sequestration.