Enter the volume of CO2 produced and the total volume of air into the calculator to determine the CO2 PPM. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.
Co2 Ppm Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the CO2 PPM (parts per million).
CO2 PPM = (Vc / Vt) * 10^6
Variables:
- CO2 PPM is the concentration of CO2 in the air (parts per million)
- Vc is the volume of CO2 produced (cubic meters)
- Vt is the total volume of air (cubic meters)
To calculate the CO2 PPM, divide the volume of CO2 produced by the total volume of air. Then, multiply the result by 10^6 (one million) to convert the ratio into parts per million.
What is a Co2 Ppm?
CO2 PPM refers to the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, measured in parts per million (PPM). It is a unit of measure used by scientists to quantify the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, which is a key factor in studying climate change as CO2 is a major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. The higher the PPM, the greater the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere.
How to Calculate Co2 Ppm?
The following steps outline how to calculate the CO2 PPM using the given formula:
- First, determine the volume of CO2 produced (Vc) in cubic meters.
- Next, determine the total volume of air (Vt) in cubic meters.
- Next, substitute the values of Vc and Vt into the formula: CO2 PPM = (Vc / Vt) * 10^6.
- Finally, calculate the CO2 PPM.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge:
Volume of CO2 produced (Vc) = 5 cubic meters
Total volume of air (Vt) = 100 cubic meters
