What is kilogram CO2e?

Kilogram of CO2 equivalent (kg CO2e) is the standard unit for expressing carbon footprint measurements. It quantifies greenhouse gas emissions by converting them to the equivalent warming impact of carbon dioxide over a specified timeframe.

What is tonne CO2e?

Tonne of CO2 equivalent (t CO2e) is the standard large-scale unit for national and industrial carbon accounting. It is used in emissions trading schemes, sustainability reports, and international climate agreements.

Worked examples

1 kilogram CO2e = 0.001 tonne CO2e

1 tonne CO2e = 1,000 kilogram CO2e

More Carbon Emissions conversions

• Convert kilogram CO2e to gram CO2e
• Convert kilogram CO2e to tonne CO2e
• Convert kilogram CO2e to watt hour CO2e equivalent
• Convert kilogram CO2e to kilowatt hour CO2e equivalent
• Convert kilogram CO2e to megawatt hour CO2e equivalent

Assumption: electricity-to-CO2 uses 0.385 kg CO2e per kWh (≈2597 Wh per kg CO2e). Actual factors vary by country, grid mix, and year.