Green Water Footprint Calculator

Calculate green water footprint - the rainwater stored in soil and used by crops through evapotranspiration.

Land & Precipitation Data

Percentage of rainfall used by crops

Crop & Evapotranspiration

Green Water Volume

5,600 m3/year

0.560 m3/m2

Effective Rainfall

560 mm

Crop ET

575 mm

Water Deficit

15 mm

Water Surplus

0 mm

Green Water Efficiency

97% of crop water needs met by rainfall

Additional irrigation of 15 mm may be needed

About Green Water

Green water is precipitation stored in soil and used by plants through evapotranspiration. It is crucial for rainfed agriculture and natural ecosystems, representing the largest freshwater flow on land.