Vertical Farming Calculator

Optimize your urban agriculture. Estimate crop yields, revenue potential, and resource efficiency for your indoor vertical farm setup.

1. Global Settings

Currency

Cost Basis

2. Facility Dimensions

Room Length (ft)

Room Width (ft)

3. Equipment Config

Rack Length (ft)

Rack Width (ft)

Levels (Tiers)

Aisle Width (ft)

4. Crop Selection

Select Preset (200+ Database)

Yield (lbs/sqft)

Cycle (Days)

Price ($/lb)

Define your grow space to see potential.

The Future is Vertical

Vertical farming represents a paradigm shift in agriculture. By stacking crops in controlled environments, farmers can grow up to 100x more food per square foot compared to traditional methods. This calculator helps you size your operation, whether it's a basement micro-farm or a commercial warehouse.

Efficiency at Scale

Traditional farming requires massive amounts of land and water. Vertical farms use Hydroponic or Aeroponic systems that recirculate water, reducing usage by 90-95%. Furthermore, because the environment is controlled (CEA - Controlled Environment Agriculture), you eliminate seasonality. Lettuce can be harvested every 30 days, year-round, regardless of snow or drought outside.

Economic Considerations

While the yield density is incredible, the inputs change. You trade free sunlight for LED electricity bills. Profitability depends heavily on:

Crop Selection: Fast-growing, high-value crops like Microgreens and Herbs offer the best ROI per kWh of electricity.
Space Utilization: The "Vertical" aspect is key. A single layer is inefficient indoors. You need 3-5 tiers to justify the HVAC and lighting costs.
Local Market: Selling directly to restaurants or consumers (CSA) captures the full retail margin, essential for offsetting higher production costs.