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