I'll gather relevant sources on MET values for bed-making and linen changing.{"queries":["changing bed linen METs making bed METs compendium "changing linen" METs", "making bed MET value changing sheets METs "king single""]}{"id":"","cursor":0}Direct answer: Changing linen on a bed is classified as a light home activity with an energy cost of about 2.5–3.0 METs (most sources list "changing linen" ≈ 2.5 METs and "making bed / changing linens" ≈ 3.0 METs).

Quick details

  • The Compendium of Physical Activities lists "cleaning, light (changing linen, carrying out the trash)" at about 2.5 METs.
  • Some activity lists explicitly show "making bed, changing linens" at about 3.0 METs, which is the same order of magnitude and depends on effort and speed.
  • MET values are not bed-size specific (king single vs queen/king); the MET reflects the activity intensity, so changing linen on a king single is treated the same as changing linen on other domestic beds.

How to interpret this

  • 2.5 METs means the task requires about 2.5 times your resting metabolic rate; convert to kcal/min with: MET × 3.5 × body weight (kg) ÷ 200.
  • If you need an estimate for calories burned while changing a king single bed, tell me the person's weight and I can calculate kcal/min or total kcal for an estimated time (for example, 5–10 minutes).

Practical note

  • Use 2.5 METs for quick, light sheet changes; use 3.0 METs if the task includes more bending, lifting mattresses, or faster work.

Information sources: Compendium/home activities lists and MET explanations.

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