Net Photosynthesis Calculator
🌿 Photosynthesis & respiration. Use the Net photosynthesis formula to find net rate, gross photosynthesis, respiration: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
At the compensation point the net rate is zero.
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 |
|---|---|
| Net rate | O₂/min |
| Gross photosynthesis | O₂/min |
| Respiration | O₂/min |
Worked example
Find the net rate when Gross photosynthesis = 24 O₂/min, Respiration = 6 O₂/min.
Using net = gross photosynthesis - respiration: Net rate = 18 O₂/min.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Net photosynthesis?
net = gross photosynthesis - respiration. At the compensation point the net rate is zero.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Net rate in O₂/min, Gross photosynthesis in O₂/min, Respiration in O₂/min.
How do you calculate net rate?
Put the values into net = gross photosynthesis - respiration. For example, with Gross photosynthesis = 24 O₂/min, Respiration = 6 O₂/min, net rate = 18 O₂/min.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (net rate, gross photosynthesis, respiration) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
