Quick Answer: How many calories burned gardening? Gardening burns 200-400 cal/hr. Heavy activities like digging and mowing burn 400+ cal/hr.
How Many Calories Does Gardening Burn?
This calculator uses scientifically validated MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values from the 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities to calculate accurate calorie burn estimates for gardening.
Benefits of Gardening
Functional Fitness
Vitamin D
Stress Relief
Full-Body Workout
Pro Tips
✓Warm up before heavy lifting
✓Use proper lifting form
✓Stay hydrated in the sun
Gardening Burn Projections
Calories by Duration (70 kg / 154 lbs)
| Duration | Watering Pla (2.5) | Weeding (3.5) | Raking (4) | Digging (5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 min | 92 | 129 | 147 | 184 |
| 60 min | 184 | 257 | 294 | 368 |
| 90 min | 276 | 386 | 441 | 551 |
| 120 min | 368 | 515 | 588 | 735 |
Calories by Your Weight
120 lbs
198
EST. BURN
140 lbs
235
EST. BURN
160 lbs
268
EST. BURN
180 lbs
301
EST. BURN
200 lbs
334
EST. BURN
220 lbs
368
EST. BURN
Gardening vs. Other Activities
Calorie Comparison (60 min, 70 kg)
🌱Gardening (Weeding)
257 cal294 cal
257 cal
184 cal
184 cal
Detailed Comparison
| 🌱Gardening (Weeding) | 257 cal |
| 🚶Walking (3.5 mph) | 294 cal |
| 🚗Car Washing | 257 cal |
| 🍳Cooking (Active) | 184 cal |
| 🧘Yoga (Hatha) | 184 cal |
Data source: 2024 Revised Compendium of Physical Activities.
This calculator is for informational and personal journaling purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional guidance. Estimates are based on published MET values and may vary by individual.
