How Many Calories Does Mowing the Lawn Burn?

A 155-pound person burns about 193 calories in 30 minutes and approximately 387 calories in one hour of mowing the lawn. The activity has a MET value of about 5.5. Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.

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

Calories Burned From Mowing the Lawn by Weight and Time

The following table outlines the calories burned based on different body weights and durations while mowing the lawn.

Body weight	15 min	30 min	45 min	60 min
125 lb (57 kg)	78	156	234	312
155 lb (70 kg)	97	193	290	387
185 lb (84 kg)	115	231	346	462
215 lb (98 kg)	134	268	402	536

A heavier body and a longer session both burn more. Intensity matters too: the values above use 5.5 METs (walking, push mower).

Tracking Exercise and Food in Nutrola

Calories burned only change your results if you record them. Nutrola lets you log a session like mowing the lawn 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. Mowing the Lawn at walking, push mower is rated at 5.5 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 mowing the lawn burn in 30 minutes?

Mowing the lawn for 30 minutes burns about 193 calories for a 155-pound person. This estimate is based on the MET value of 5.5 for this activity.

How many calories does mowing the lawn burn in an hour?

In one hour, a 155-pound person burns approximately 387 calories while mowing the lawn. This figure reflects the intensity and duration of the activity.

Is mowing the lawn good for weight loss?

Mowing the lawn can contribute to weight loss, as it burns calories based on body weight and duration. The more intense and longer the mowing, the more calories are burned.

How accurate are these mowing the lawn calorie estimates?

These calorie estimates are based on the METs associated with mowing the lawn and individual body weight. While they provide a good guideline, actual calories burned may vary.

Key Takeaways

• Mowing the lawn has a MET value of about 5.5.
• A 155-pound person burns about 193 calories in 30 minutes.
• In one hour, the same person burns approximately 387 calories.
• Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.