AI Carbon Footprint Calculator
Get an accurate estimate of your AI usage emissions based on December 2025 independent research (Hugging Face, EPRI, academic benchmarks).
How is this calculated? • View detailed breakdown • Full methodology
Updated December 2025 with latest model data
Get an accurate estimate of your AI usage emissions based on December 2025 independent research (Hugging Face, EPRI, academic benchmarks).
How is this calculated? • View detailed breakdown • Full methodology
Base Calculation: We use model-specific energy consumption data from independent research (Hugging Face AI Energy Score Dec 2025, "How Hungry is AI?" May 2025) and provider-reported data (with noted caveats).
⚠️ Data Transparency: Provider claims (Google 0.24 Wh, OpenAI 0.34 Wh per query) lack independent verification. Independent research shows 8-500x higher values, especially for reasoning models.
Usage Pattern Recognition: Your chosen frequency, hours, and usage type are combined with smart multipliers that account for different computational demands.
Regional Accuracy: We include your region's grid carbon intensity, data center efficiency (PUE), and even time-of-day variations in energy mix.
Confidence Scoring: Every estimate includes a confidence score (75-95%) based on model certainty, usage pattern reliability, and data quality.
This is a research-grade estimate prioritizing independent research over unverified provider claims. We update quarterly as new data becomes available.