Formula
Total impact = activity amount × applicable factor; impact per person = total impact ÷ number of people.
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Virtual Water Calculator
Enter your values for a transparent, reproducible virtual water calculator, with the formula and scope shown.
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Estimated result
330.7 lb per person
Total impact: about 330.7 lb, divided among 1 people.
- Activity amount
- 1,000
- Applied factor
- 0.15
- Total
- 330.7 lb
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Scope
Virtual Water Calculator is highly sensitive to the selected factor. Prefer local, current-year data for the relevant activity.
Model context
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