Snow Shoveling Calorie
Calculate snow shoveling calories. MET 5.3–9.0. ~100 cardiac deaths/yr. 15–20 lbs/shovelful. 180–360 cal/30min. ACSM, AHA.
Snow Shoveling Calorie Calculator
MET 5.3–9.0. ~100 cardiac deaths/yr. 15–20 lbs/shovelful. 180–360 cal/30min. Warm up first.
⚠️ Snow shoveling causes ~100 cardiac deaths per year. Warm up first. Take breaks.
Preset Scenarios
Safety Checklist
- Warm up 5–10 min indoors first
- Use a small shovel to reduce load
- Push snow when possible instead of lifting
- Take breaks every 15 min
- Stop if chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness
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⚠️ Cardiac Health Warning
Snow shoveling causes ~100 cardiac deaths per year in the US (AHA). Cold + sudden exertion + often sedentary = high risk. Warm up first. Take breaks.
Key Takeaways
- MET 5.3–9.0 — light fluffy to heavy wet snow.
- ~100 cardiac deaths/yr — AHA warning. Warm up first.
- 15–20 lbs/shovelful — heavy wet snow weight.
- 180–360 cal/30 min depending on intensity.
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How It Works
MET Formula
Calories = MET × weight_kg × duration_hours. Light 5.3, moderate 6.0, heavy 7.5, heavy wet 9.0, snow blower 2.5.
Cardiac Risk
Cold air constricts blood vessels. Sudden exertion spikes heart rate. Sedentary people are at highest risk. Warm up indoors first.
Safety Checklist
Warm up 5–10 min. Use small shovel. Push when possible. Breaks every 15 min. Stop if chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
Expert Tips
Comparison Table
| Snow Type | MET | 30 min (170 lb) |
|---|---|---|
| Light | 5.3 | ~180 cal |
| Moderate | 6.0 | ~205 cal |
| Heavy | 7.5 | ~255 cal |
| Heavy Wet | 9.0 | ~305 cal |
| Snow Blower | 2.5 | ~85 cal |
Infographic Stats
Official Sources
Sample Calculation
170 lb person, 30 min heavy wet snow (9.0 MET). Weight: 170/2.205 = 77 kg. Duration: 0.5 hr.
Cal = 9.0 × 77 × 0.5 ≈ 347 cal
Equivalent to vigorous hiking. 15–20 lbs per shovelful. Warm up first.
Disclaimer: Snow shoveling is a leading cause of heart attacks in winter. If you have heart conditions, are over 45, or are not regularly active, consider hiring help or using a snow blower. Warm up first. This is not medical advice.