Raking Leaves Calories Burned

Raking Leaves is a low-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 140.0 calories in 30 minutes and 279.9 calories in a full hour. Heavier individuals burn more calories for the same duration, while lighter individuals burn fewer. Use the calculator below to get a personalised estimate based on your own weight and time.

Calories Burned by Weight and Duration

The table below shows estimated calories burned doing Raking Leaves at various body weights and durations.

Duration	130 lbs	155 lbs	180 lbs	205 lbs
15 min	58.4 cal	70 cal	81.6 cal	93.2 cal
30 min	116.7 cal	140 cal	163.2 cal	186.5 cal
45 min	175.1 cal	209.9 cal	244.8 cal	279.7 cal
60 min	233.4 cal	279.9 cal	326.4 cal	372.9 cal

* Estimates are based on MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and other individual factors.

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About Raking Leaves

Raking leaves is a moderate-intensity outdoor activity that burns approximately 139.9 calories per 30 minutes for a 155-pound person. The repetitive sweeping motion engages the shoulders, arms, core, and back, while sustained walking and bending adds a light cardiovascular element.

As a seasonal activity, raking provides a useful source of productive physical activity. Alternating your rake hand and taking breaks helps prevent muscle fatigue and overuse strain in the shoulders and lower back.

Compare With Other Exercises

See how Raking Leaves compares to other popular exercises (calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs).

Exercise	Calories (30 min / 155 lbs)
Running: 12 Minutes Per Mile	305.9 cal
Gymnastics	118.9 cal
Trampoline (Jumping)	111.1 cal
Pilates	136.5 cal
Running: 13 minutes per mile	278.7 cal