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The formula for calculating calories burned during yard work uses the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) value, which represents the energy cost of physical activities. This calculation helps estimate the number of calories burned based on the intensity of the activity, body weight, and duration.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The MET value represents how many times more energy an activity burns compared to resting. Multiplying by weight and time gives the total calories burned.
Details: Knowing calories burned during yard work helps with weight management, fitness tracking, and understanding the energy expenditure of different gardening and yard maintenance activities.
Tips: Enter the MET value for your specific yard work activity, your weight in kilograms, and the time spent doing the activity in hours. All values must be valid positive numbers.
Q1: What are typical MET values for yard work?
A: Common yard work MET values: light gardening (3.0-4.0), mowing lawn (4.0-6.0), raking (4.0), digging (5.0-6.0), carrying heavy loads (6.0-8.0).
Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This provides an estimate. Actual calories burned can vary based on intensity, fitness level, metabolism, and individual differences.
Q3: Why use kilograms for weight?
A: The formula is designed using metric measurements. To convert from pounds to kilograms, divide pounds by 2.2.
Q4: Can I use this for other activities?
A: Yes, this formula works for any physical activity if you know the correct MET value for that activity.
Q5: Where can I find MET values for different activities?
A: The Compendium of Physical Activities provides comprehensive MET values for various activities, including different types of yard work.