Calories burned during House cleaning — calculator and tables
House cleaning is estimated at about 3.3 METs. A 70 kg person may burn roughly 121 calories in 30 minutes or 243 calories in 60 minutes.
House cleaning calorie calculator
Enter your body weight and duration to estimate calories burned for your own session.
Formula: calories per minute ≈ MET × 3.5 × body weight in kg ÷ 200.
Estimated burn
| Session | — |
| Calories / minute | — |
Calories by body weight
| Body weight | 30 minutes | 60 minutes | 90 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 kg / 121 lb | 95 kcal | 191 kcal | 286 kcal |
| 70 kg / 154 lb | 121 kcal | 243 kcal | 364 kcal |
| 85 kg / 187 lb | 147 kcal | 295 kcal | 442 kcal |
| 100 kg / 220 lb | 173 kcal | 346 kcal | 520 kcal |
Calories by duration for a 70 kg person
| Duration | Estimated calories |
|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 40 kcal |
| 15 minutes | 61 kcal |
| 30 minutes | 121 kcal |
| 45 minutes | 182 kcal |
| 60 minutes | 243 kcal |
| 90 minutes | 364 kcal |
What changes the calorie burn?
Body weight, pace, technique, slope, resistance, rest time and fitness level can all change the real energy cost. MET values are averages, so the number is best used for planning rather than precision.
How to use House cleaning in a weight-management plan
- Choose a frequency you can repeat consistently.
- Increase time, pace or resistance gradually.
- Do not automatically eat back every exercise calorie if fat loss is the goal.
- Use weekly trends in body weight, waist and fitness, not one workout number.
- Balance activity with sleep, recovery and enough protein.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does house cleaning burn in 30 minutes?
For a 70 kg adult, house cleaning at about 3.3 METs burns roughly 121 calories in 30 minutes. Heavier bodies usually burn more and lighter bodies usually burn less.
How many calories does house cleaning burn in 60 minutes?
For a 70 kg adult, house cleaning burns roughly 243 calories in 60 minutes using the MET estimate.
Is house cleaning good for weight loss?
House cleaning can support weight loss when it helps create a sustainable calorie deficit. Food intake, consistency, recovery and total weekly activity matter more than one session estimate.
Why are calorie-burn estimates different across watches and calculators?
Different tools use different assumptions for METs, heart rate, body size, efficiency and intensity. Treat every result as an estimate, not a precise measurement.
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Method and sources
Estimates use standard MET-based calculations and the EKCal methodology. See Sources & Methodology. This page was last reviewed 2026-07-09.