Tree Carbon Offset Calculator
Calculate how many trees you need to plant to offset your carbon footprint.
US average: 16 metric tons per person
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Trees Needed
667 trees
To offset 16.0 tons CO2/year
Calculation Details
CO2 per Tree/Year48 lbs (24.0 kg)
Seedling Cost (est.)$667
Land Needed6.67 acres
Time to Maturity~20 years
40-Year Impact
640 tons
Total CO2 absorbed over tree lifetime
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Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
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🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.