Gross Photosynthesis Calculator
🌿 Photosynthesis & respiration. Use the Gross photosynthesis formula to find gross photosynthesis, net photosynthesis, respiration: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Gross photosynthesis | units/h |
| Net photosynthesis | units/h |
| Respiration | units/h |
Worked example
Find the gross photosynthesis when Net photosynthesis = 9 units/h, Respiration = 3 units/h.
Using gross = net + respiration: Gross photosynthesis = 12 units/h.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Gross photosynthesis?
gross = net + respiration.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Gross photosynthesis in units/h, Net photosynthesis in units/h, Respiration in units/h.
How do you calculate gross photosynthesis?
Put the values into gross = net + respiration. For example, with Net photosynthesis = 9 units/h, Respiration = 3 units/h, gross photosynthesis = 12 units/h.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (gross photosynthesis, net photosynthesis, respiration) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
