Instructions
HD32.3  - 11  -  V1.4 
Table 3: Metabolic rate – classification considering the job 
Job Metabolism (W/m
2
) 
Craftsman  Bricklayer 110 ÷ 160 
  Carpenter 110 ÷ 175 
  Glazier 90 ÷ 125 
  Painter 100 ÷ 130 
  Baker 110 ÷ 140 
  Butcher 105 ÷ 140 
  Watchmaker 55 ÷ 70 
Mining  Trasporter worker  70 ÷ 85 
  Coal miner  110 
  Coke oven worker  115 ÷ 175 
Steel industry  Blastfurnace worker  170 ÷ 220 
  Electrical oven worker  125 ÷ 145 
  Trainer by hand  140 ÷ 240 
  Trainer by machine  105 ÷ 165 
  Melter 140 ÷ 240 
Metallurgical industry  Blacksmith 90 ÷ 200 
  Welder 75 ÷ 125 
  Turner 75 ÷ 125 
  Milled operator  80 ÷ 140 
  Precision mechanic  70 ÷ 110 
Graphical jobs  Composer by hand  70 ÷ 95 
  Bookbinder 75 ÷ 100 
Agricolture  Gardener 115 ÷ 190 
  Tractor Conducer  85 ÷ 110 
Traffic  Car Conducer  70 ÷ 100 
  Bus Conducer  75 ÷ 125 
  Tram Conducer   80 ÷ 115 
  Crane Conducer   65 ÷ 145 
Different jobs  Laboratory assistant  85 ÷ 100 
  Teacher 85 ÷ 100 
  Sales assistance  100 ÷ 120 
  Secretary 70 ÷ 85 










