Electricity Emissions Calculator

kWh
Enter electricity consumed in kWh.
kg CO₂e/kWh
Enter emissions factor in kg CO₂e/kWh.
Ecology

Estimate emissions using your chosen electricity emissions factor.

Formula

Emissions = energy × emissions factor

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Electricity consumed: 300 kWh
  • Emissions factor: 0.4 kg CO₂e/kWh

300 kWh with an illustrative factor of 0.4 produces 120 kg CO₂e.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter electricity consumed, emissions factor. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

Emissions = energy × emissions factor. The default factor is illustrative, not a country-specific value. Enter a current factor from your electricity supplier or inventory source.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

Check the assumptions and units before using this result. Read about calculation methods.