Coal Carbon Calculator
Calculate the full climate and environmental impact of coal usage including combustion, mining, and co-pollutants.
Coal Input
Typical coal plants: 33-45%
Emission Results
Total CO2 Equivalent
3,119 kg
3.1190 tonnes
Emission Breakdown
Combustion CO22,420 kg
Upstream emissions363 kg
Mining methane (CO2e)336 kg
Coal Used
1,000 kg
Electricity Output
2,383 kWh
Carbon Intensity
1309 g CO2/kWh
Other Pollutants
Sulfur dioxide (SO2)15.00 kg
Ash produced120 kg
NOx emissions3.000 kg
Comparison
vs. Natural Gas Power
+227% more emissions
Equivalents
Cars for 1 year0.7
Homes for 1 year0.4
Trees to offset140