Gardening Calories Burned Calculator
Track the energy you expend in the garden — from gentle watering to heavy digging.
Your Results
Food Equivalence
Estimate based on population-average MET values (±15-20%). Individual results vary with body composition, fitness level, and environment.
Projection: If You Do This Regularly
per session
*Weight loss estimate uses the simplified 3,500 cal/lb rule, which tends to overestimate results over time due to metabolic adaptation.
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
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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
Gardening vs. Other Activities
Calorie Comparison (60 min, 70 kg)
Detailed Comparison
| 🌱Gardening (Weeding) | 257 cal |
| 🚶Walking (3.5 mph) | 294 cal |
| 🚗Car Washing | 257 cal |
| 🍳Cooking (Active) | 184 cal |
| 🧘Yoga (Hatha) | 184 cal |
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.
