MET values

Question 1

1.5 - 2.5 mets

Answer 1

very low energy level

desk work, driving auto, washing clothes, standing, strolling (1MPH), sewing/knitting

Question 2

2-3 mets

Answer 2

low energy unless capacity is very low

auto repair, riding lawnmower, level walking (2MPH), biking (5MPH), bowling, canoeing

Question 3

3-4 met

Answer 3

endurance promoting if continuous and if target HR reached

Brick laying, machine assembly, mopping floors, vacuuming, pushing lawnmower, walking (3MPH), biking (6MPH), volleyball, golfing, archery

Question 4

4-5 mets

Answer 4

recreational activities promote endurance; occupation activities must be continuous, lasting longer than 2 minutes

Painting, masonry, raking leaves, walking (3.5 MPH), biking (8 MPH)

Question 5

5-6 met

Answer 5

digging garden, walking (4MPH), biking (10MPH), ice or roller skating

Question 6

6-7 met

Answer 6

shoveling 10x/min or 10 lb, splitting wood, walking (5MPH), biking (11MPH), skiing, swimming

Question 7

7-8 met

Answer 7

carrying 80lb, jogging (5MPH), biking (12 MPH), basketball, mountain climbing

Question 8

9-9 met

Answer 8

Shoveling 10x/min or 14 LB, running (6 MPH), biking (13 MPH), rope skipping

Question 9

10+ met

Answer 9

Shoveling 10x/min or 16 LB, running (6 MPH=10 METs, 7 MPH=11.5 METs, 8 MPH=13.5 METs, 9 MPH=15 METs,
10 MPH=17 METs