Gardening Calories Calculator

This calculator estimates the calories burned while gardening based on activity duration, intensity, and your weight.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calories Burned

0.00 kcal

Where:
Calories = (MET value × weight in kg × duration in hours) × 3.5
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is a unit that estimates the energy cost of physical activities.

Gardening Calories Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Gardening Calories Calculator and its working principles.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter your weight in kilograms (kg).
  2. Input the duration of your gardening activity in minutes.
  3. Select the intensity level of your activity from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to estimate the calories burned.
  5. The result will be displayed in kilocalories (kcal).

Understanding MET Values

The MET value represents the energy cost of physical activities. A MET of 1 is equivalent to resting quietly. The MET values for gardening activities are:

  • Light (weeding, planting, watering): ~3 METs
  • Moderate (mowing, digging, raking): ~5 METs
  • Vigorous (shoveling, lifting): ~7 METs

Example Calculation

For example, if you weigh 65 kg and garden for 30 minutes at a moderate intensity:

Calories burned = (5 METs × 65 kg × 0.5 hours) × 3.5 ≈ 567.5 kcal

Important Notes

This calculator provides an estimate of calories burned. Actual calorie expenditure may vary based on individual factors such as age, gender, fitness level, and specific gardening tasks performed.