How to use the sea level rise from ice melt calculator
Estimate sea-level rise from melted ice volume. Enter ice volume melted in the field above; the sea level rise is computed instantly and plotted on the chart so you can see how the answer changes.
Formula
Variables
- V — Ice volume melted (1000 km³)
Worked example
With ice volume melted = 2.9 1000 km³, the calculator gives sea level rise ≈ 0.00735019 m.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for the sea level rise from ice melt calculation?
Sea level rise (m) = V × 1000 × 0.917 / 361.8e3. Here V is ice volume melted (1000 km³).
What inputs do I need for the sea level rise from ice melt calculator?
You need ice volume melted in 1000 km³. Each field is pre-filled with a typical example so you can see how the result responds as you edit the numbers.
How do I use this calculator?
Type values into the input fields. Results and the chart update instantly. Use Reset to restore the example values, Copy results to paste them elsewhere, or Share to copy a link that preserves your inputs.
Is the result exact?
Calculations use standard formulas and double-precision arithmetic, then display about seven significant figures. Real-world measurements carry uncertainty, so treat results as estimates unless your inputs are exact.