Calories Burned Using heavy tools (not power) such as shovel (pick, tunnel bar, spade)
Using heavy tools (not power) such as shovel (pick, tunnel bar, spade) (pick, tunnel bar, spade) is rated 7.8 MET. A 70 kg person burns about kcal in 30 minutes and kcal in an hour. Enter your own numbers below.
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Calories burned using heavy tools (not power) such as shovel (pick, tunnel bar, spade) by weight and time
| Weight | 10 min | 15 min | 20 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min | 90 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kg | 68 | 102 | 137 | 205 | 307 | 410 | 614 |
| 55 kg | 75 | 113 | 150 | 225 | 338 | 450 | 676 |
| 60 kg | 82 | 123 | 164 | 246 | 369 | 491 | 737 |
| 65 kg | 89 | 133 | 177 | 266 | 399 | 532 | 799 |
| 70 kg | 96 | 143 | 191 | 287 | 430 | 573 | 860 |
| 75 kg | 102 | 154 | 205 | 307 | 461 | 614 | 921 |
| 80 kg | 109 | 164 | 218 | 328 | 491 | 655 | 983 |
| 85 kg | 116 | 174 | 232 | 348 | 522 | 696 | 1044 |
| 90 kg | 123 | 184 | 246 | 369 | 553 | 737 | 1106 |
| 95 kg | 130 | 195 | 259 | 389 | 584 | 778 | 1167 |
| 100 kg | 137 | 205 | 273 | 410 | 614 | 819 | 1229 |
| 110 kg | 150 | 225 | 300 | 450 | 676 | 901 | 1351 |
| 120 kg | 164 | 246 | 328 | 491 | 737 | 983 | 1474 |
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How much is that in food?
30 minutes of using heavy tools (not power) such as shovel (pick, tunnel bar, spade) at 70 kg (287 kcal) is roughly 3 bananas, 1.1 chocolate bars or 2.1 cans of regular cola. Exercise is a poor way to out-run a diet, but a reliable way to keep the weight off once it is gone.
Where using heavy tools (not power) such as shovel (pick, tunnel bar, spade) fits in a plan
At 7.8 MET this counts as vigorous activity: 75 minutes a week meets the WHO minimum on its own. Pair it with two or three strength sessions a week to keep muscle while losing fat; the plan generator builds those around your equipment.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does 30 minutes of Using heavy tools (not power) such as shovel (pick, tunnel bar, spade) burn?
About 287 kcal for a 70 kg person, 369 kcal at 90 kg. Use the table for your weight.
How many calories does an hour of Using heavy tools (not power) such as shovel (pick, tunnel bar, spade) burn?
Around 573 kcal at 70 kg. Using heavy tools (not power) such as shovel (pick, tunnel bar, spade) is rated 7.8 MET (vigorous intensity).
How long do I need to do Using heavy tools (not power) such as shovel (pick, tunnel bar, spade) to burn 500 calories?
About 53 minutes at 70 kg, or 41 minutes at 90 kg.
How is this calculated?
kcal = MET × 3.5 × body weight (kg) ÷ 200 × minutes. MET values come from the Compendium of Physical Activities; Using heavy tools (not power) such as shovel (pick, tunnel bar, spade) is 7.8 MET (pick, tunnel bar, spade).
Is Using heavy tools (not power) such as shovel (pick, tunnel bar, spade) good for weight loss?
Any activity you do consistently helps. Pair it with a modest calorie deficit and strength training to keep muscle; see our deficit calculator for a realistic timeline.