Calories burned household chores
Household chores burn more than people think — especially vacuuming, mopping, and stair-heavy cleaning. Cumulative across a day.
Light
154
kcal/hr
Moderate
231
kcal/hr
Vigorous
347
kcal/hr
For a 170 lb adult.
Calculator
MET-based formula. Adjust weight and duration.
Calories burned
231 kcal
170 lb · 60 min · moderate
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What it is
Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, dish washing, organizing.
What changes the burn
- Type of chore
- Pace
How calories burned is calculated
kcal = MET × kg × h
Household chores · MET 3 · ≈ 231 kcal/hr · 77 kg · moderate
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