A Field Investigation of the Thermal Comfort of Older Adults in Cold Winter Climates

Table 6

Metabolic rate (met), clothing insulation (clo), and thermal sensation vote by gender.

Gender	Parameter	Metabolic rate (met)	Clothing insulation (clo)	Thermal sensation vote
Women	Mean	1.04	1.08	-0.12
	SD	0.12	0.32	0.95
	Min	0.8	0.43	-3
	Max	1.6	2.17	3
Men	Mean	1.04	1.14	-0.18
	SD	0.11	0.23	0.79
	Min	0.8	0.57	-3
	Max	1.4	1.69	3