Biomass Carbon Lifecycle Calculator

Analyze the carbon lifecycle of biomass fuels including combustion emissions, transport footprint, and biogenic carbon sequestration.

Fuel Type

Annual Consumption (tons)

Transport Distance (miles)

Tab to move between fields

Net CO₂

2.9 tons

≈ 5 grand pianos

Combustion CO₂95 tons

Transport CO₂0.4 tons

Sequestered CO₂92.5 tons

How to Use This Calculator

Select biomass fuel type and enter your annual consumption in tons.
Enter the transport distance in miles from fuel source to facility.
Review Combustion CO₂, Transport CO₂, Sequestered CO₂, and Net CO₂ (tons).
A negative net CO₂ indicates a carbon-negative fuel cycle — compare fuel types to find the best outcome.

How the result changes with Annual Consumption (tons)

Fuel Type: 1 = Cordwood/firewood, 2 = Wood pellets, 3 = Biogas (equivalent tons)
Annual Consumption (tons): Tons of biomass fuel consumed per year
Transport Distance (miles): One-way distance fuel is transported from source to point of use

Identify Input Parameters
Fuel Type = 1, Annual Consumption (tons) = 50, Transport Distance (miles) = 50 = 3 input(s) provided
Calculate Combustion CO₂
Combustion CO₂
95 = 95
Calculate Transport CO₂
Transport CO₂
0.4 = 0.4