Calories Burned
Calories Burned Gardening
Gardening may not feel like exercise, but digging, weeding, planting, and carrying supplies all contribute to meaningful calorie burn over time.
Calculate Your Burn
Estimated Calories Burned
133
kcal in 30 min of gardening
Pro Tip
Heavy gardening tasks like digging and hauling compost burn the most calories. Aim for at least 30 minutes of active gardening.
Quick Reference: Gardening Calories by Duration
| Duration | 60 kg | 70 kg | 80 kg | 90 kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 57 kcal | 67 kcal | 76 kcal | 86 kcal |
| 30 min | 114 kcal | 133 kcal | 152 kcal | 171 kcal |
| 45 min | 171 kcal | 200 kcal | 228 kcal | 257 kcal |
| 60 min | 228 kcal | 266 kcal | 304 kcal | 342 kcal |
| 90 min | 342 kcal | 399 kcal | 456 kcal | 513 kcal |
How We Calculate
We use the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula, the standard method used by exercise physiologists. Gardening has a MET value of 3.8.
Formula: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours)
This provides an estimate. Actual calories burned vary based on fitness level, intensity, age, and environmental conditions.