Tree Carbon Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Carbon Stored in a Tree (C) is:

\[ C = D^2 \times H \times CF \]

Where:

\(C\) is the carbon stored in the tree (kg)
\(D\) is the diameter of the tree (cm)
\(H\) is the height of the tree (m)
\(CF\) is the carbon fraction of the tree's dry weight (usually 0.5)

What is Tree Carbon?

Tree Carbon refers to the amount of carbon stored in trees. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis and store it in their biomass, including trunks, branches, leaves, and roots. This process is crucial in mitigating climate change as it helps reduce the overall amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Diameter of the tree (D) = 30 cm
Height of the tree (H) = 10 meters
Carbon Fraction (CF) = 0.5

Using the formula:

\[ C = 30^2 \times 10 \times 0.5 = 900 \times 10 \times 0.5 = 4500 \text{ kg} \]

The Carbon Stored in the Tree (C) is 4500 kg.