Enter your weight and the time spent washing dishes into the calculator to estimate the calories burned. This calculator uses the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value for washing dishes to calculate the energy expenditure.
Calories Burned Washing Dishes Formula
The formula used to estimate the calories burned while washing dishes is:
Calories Burned = (MET * Weight in kg * Time in minutes) / 60
Variables:
- MET is the metabolic equivalent of the task (1.8 for washing dishes)
- Weight is the person’s weight in kilograms (kg)
- Time is the duration of the activity in minutes
To estimate the calories burned, convert the weight from pounds to kilograms, then multiply the MET value for washing dishes by the weight and the time spent on the activity. Divide the result by 60 to get the total calories burned.
What Does the MET Value Mean?
The MET value represents the energy cost of physical activities as multiples of the resting metabolic rate. One MET is the rate of energy expenditure while at rest. A MET value of 1.8 for washing dishes indicates that this activity burns 1.8 times more calories than resting.
How to Calculate Calories Burned Washing Dishes?
Follow these steps to calculate the calories burned while washing dishes:
- Enter your weight in pounds.
- Enter the time spent washing dishes in minutes.
- Use the formula provided above to calculate the calories burned.
- The calculator will display the estimated calories burned.
- Use the reset button to clear the fields and perform a new calculation.
Example Problem:
Let’s say you weigh 150 pounds and you spent 30 minutes washing dishes. Here’s how you would calculate the calories burned:
First, convert your weight to kilograms: 150 pounds * 0.453592 = 68 kg
Then, use the formula: (1.8 MET * 68 kg * 30 minutes) / 60 = 68 calories burned
