SnapCalc

Carbon Footprint Calculator

Estimate your personal annual CO₂ emissions from driving, flying, diet, and home energy — and how to offset them.

Your average weekly driving distance

Under 3 hours (e.g. Sydney–Melbourne)

Over 6 hours (e.g. Australia–Europe)

Check your power bill

How to Use

1. Enter your weekly driving distance and car type 2. Count your flights per year (short = domestic, long = international) 3. Select your diet — food is responsible for 20–30% of most people's footprint 4. Enter your monthly electricity usage from your bill

What's not included: Manufacturing of goods, public transport, natural gas, waste. This covers the 4 biggest categories for most Australians.

Formula

Total CO₂e = Car emissions + Flight emissions + Diet emissions + Electricity emissions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Australian carbon footprint?

Australians average 15.4 tonnes of CO₂e per person per year — one of the highest in the world. The global average is 4.7 tonnes. The Paris Agreement target requires getting to ~2 tonnes per person by 2050.

What is the biggest contributor to my footprint?

For most Australians: flights (if you fly internationally), then diet (especially red meat), then car transport, then home energy. A single Sydney–London return flight produces ~3.5 tonnes CO₂e.

How can I offset my carbon footprint?

Carbon offsets fund projects that reduce emissions elsewhere (reforestation, clean energy). Look for Gold Standard or VCS certified offsets at ~$20–30/tonne. Offset is a last resort — reducing first is always better.