How Many Calories Does Gardening Burn?

A 155-pound person burns about 134 calories in 30 minutes and approximately 267 calories in one hour of gardening. The activity has a MET value of about 3.8. Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.

The number of calories burned while gardening is influenced by several factors, including METs, body weight, duration of the activity, and its intensity. Understanding these elements can help estimate calorie expenditure more accurately.

Calories Burned From Gardening by Weight and Time

The following table outlines the calories burned by individuals of different weights over various durations of gardening.

Body weight	15 min	30 min	45 min	60 min
125 lb (57 kg)	54	108	162	215
155 lb (70 kg)	67	134	200	267
185 lb (84 kg)	80	159	239	319
215 lb (98 kg)	93	185	278	371

A heavier body and a longer session both burn more. Intensity matters too: the values above use 3.8 METs (general).

Tracking Exercise and Food in Nutrola

Calories burned only change your results if you record them. Nutrola lets you log a session like gardening in a few ways: describe it in your own words by voice or text, pick an exercise type and intensity, or enter the calories directly, and on iOS and Android it can sync workouts automatically from Apple Health or Health Connect. Logged workouts sit next to the food you track from a photo, barcode, or voice entry, so calories in and calories out stay in one place. Nutrola is available from EUR 2.50 per month and shows no ads on any tier.

Sources and Method

MET (metabolic equivalent) values are from the 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities (Ainsworth et al.), the standard reference for the energy cost of physical activity. Calories are estimated with the equation calories = METs x body weight in kilograms x duration in hours, where one MET is the energy used sitting quietly. Gardening at general is rated at 3.8 METs. Real burn varies with fitness, technique, terrain, and effort, so treat these as close estimates, not exact counts. This is educational and not medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many calories does gardening burn in 30 minutes?

A 155-pound person burns approximately 134 calories in 30 minutes of gardening. This estimate is based on the MET value of gardening, which is about 3.8.

How many calories does gardening burn in an hour?

In one hour of gardening, a 155-pound person burns about 267 calories. This figure reflects the same MET value and is consistent across different body weights.

Is gardening good for weight loss?

Gardening can be beneficial for weight loss, as it burns calories, with a 155-pound person burning around 267 calories in one hour. The calorie burn can contribute to a caloric deficit when combined with a balanced diet.

How accurate are these gardening calorie estimates?

These gardening calorie estimates are based on a MET value of 3.8 and specific body weights. While they provide a good general guideline, individual variations may occur.

Key Takeaways

• Gardening has a MET value of about 3.8.
• A 155-pound person burns about 134 calories in 30 minutes.
• Calories burned increase with body weight and duration.
• Gardening can aid in weight loss when combined with proper nutrition.