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Are You Frustrated with Wrong Distance Units on Apple Watch? (Quick Fix Inside)
Apple Watch users frequently encounter measurement units that don’t align with their preferences or regional standards. Whether you prefer kilometers over miles, Celsius over Fahrenheit, or kilojoules over calories, your Apple Watch can accommodate these preferences through its built-in customization options.
The process begins by accessing your Apple Watch’s main interface. Press the Digital Crown located on the right side of your device to display the home screen with all available apps. Navigate to the Settings app, identifiable by its gear icon, and tap to open it.
Workout Measurement Customization
Within the Settings menu, scroll down until you locate the Workout option. This section contains all exercise-related preferences, including measurement units. Tap on Workout to enter the submenu, then continue scrolling until you find Units of Measure.
The Units of Measure section provides comprehensive control over various measurement types:
Distance Measurements
- Switch between miles and kilometers for running, walking, and cycling activities
- Choose between yards and meters for swimming workouts
- Customize pace displays to match your preferred distance units
Energy Measurements
- Toggle between calories and kilojoules for energy expenditure tracking
- Adjust active energy and total energy display preferences
- Modify food energy units for nutrition tracking
Temperature Settings
- Select Celsius or Fahrenheit for weather applications
- Ensure consistency with your regional temperature standards
- Maintain uniform temperature displays across all watch faces
Additional Measurement Controls
Beyond workout-specific units, your Apple Watch synchronizes measurement preferences with your paired iPhone. Weight measurements for health tracking, elevation data for outdoor activities, and even blood glucose units for health monitoring can be adjusted through the Health app on your iPhone, which automatically updates your watch settings.
Regional Considerations
Your Apple Watch initially adopts measurement units based on your device’s regional settings. However, personal preferences or professional requirements might necessitate different units. Athletes training for international competitions, travelers, or individuals working in specific industries often benefit from customizing these measurements independently of their regional defaults.
The changes take effect immediately across all relevant applications, including the Workout app, Weather complications, Health data displays, and third-party fitness applications that respect system-wide measurement preferences.