Carbon in Wood: Calculate

To calculate the carbon stored in 1 cubic meter (m³) of Scandinavian softwood, we need two key pieces of data:

1. Density of the wood: Scandinavian softwood (like spruce or pine) typically has a density of about 450 kg/m³ when dry.
2. Carbon content: Dry wood is approximately 50% carbon by weight.
3. 🧮 Calculation
   •     Mass of 1 m³ of wood: 450 kg
   •     Carbon content: 50% of 450 kg = 225 kg of carbon
   •     CO₂ equivalent: To convert carbon to CO₂, multiply by 3.67 (the molecular weight ratio of CO₂ to C)
   225 \text{ kg C} \times 3.67 = 825.75 \text{ kg CO₂}
   ✅ Final Answer
   1 m³ of Scandinavian softwood stores approximately 225 kg of carbon, which is equivalent to 825.75 kg of CO₂ removed from the atmosphere.