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Driving Carbon Footprint Calculator
Estimate driving CO2 emissions from distance, fuel efficiency, and fuel type.
Formula
Driving emissions
Emission factors are broad estimates and exclude vehicle manufacturing, fuel production, and maintenance impacts.
Fuel used = distance x efficiency / 100; CO2 = fuel used x emission factor
1,000 km at 7 L/100 km uses 70 L fuel.
FAQs
Which fuels are included?+
The calculator includes broad petrol and diesel emission factors.
Does it include electric vehicles?+
No. Use an electricity or grid-emissions calculator for electric vehicles.
How does the Driving Carbon Footprint Calculator calculate the result?+
It uses the Driving emissions: Fuel used = distance x efficiency / 100; CO2 = fuel used x emission factor. 1,000 km at 7 L/100 km uses 70 L fuel.
What information do I need to use the Driving Carbon Footprint Calculator?+
Estimate driving CO2 emissions from distance, fuel efficiency, and fuel type.
How accurate is the Driving Carbon Footprint Calculator?+
Driving Carbon Footprint Calculator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the Driving Carbon Footprint Calculator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
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How to use the Driving Carbon Footprint Calculator
Estimate driving CO2 emissions from distance, fuel efficiency, and fuel type. The page also explains the driving emissions and shows a practical example: 1,000 km at 7 L/100 km uses 70 L fuel.
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Enter your details
Enter distance, fuel efficiency, and fuel type, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the driving emissions: Fuel used = distance x efficiency / 100; CO2 = fuel used x emission factor.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the driving Carbon Footprint Calculator result before you use the estimate.
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