Calories Burned
Calories Burned Cleaning
Household cleaning — vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing — is a legitimate form of physical activity. It keeps you moving and burns more calories than sitting.
Calculate Your Burn
Estimated Calories Burned
116
kcal in 30 min of cleaning
Pro Tip
Put on music and move briskly while cleaning. Vigorous scrubbing and mopping burn more than light tidying.
Quick Reference: Cleaning Calories by Duration
| Duration | 60 kg | 70 kg | 80 kg | 90 kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 50 kcal | 58 kcal | 66 kcal | 74 kcal |
| 30 min | 99 kcal | 116 kcal | 132 kcal | 149 kcal |
| 45 min | 149 kcal | 173 kcal | 198 kcal | 223 kcal |
| 60 min | 198 kcal | 231 kcal | 264 kcal | 297 kcal |
| 90 min | 297 kcal | 347 kcal | 396 kcal | 446 kcal |
How We Calculate
We use the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula, the standard method used by exercise physiologists. Cleaning has a MET value of 3.3.
Formula: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours)
This provides an estimate. Actual calories burned vary based on fitness level, intensity, age, and environmental conditions.