How to measure elevation on your iphone

Your elevation is usually measured as your height above sea level. This is useful information, especially if you enjoy climbing mountains. You can find your current elevation by looking at your iPhone, and you already have the app to do it.

All iPhones from the iPhone 6 onwards include a barometer that calculates a device’s current elevation. The iPhone uses that data for multiple things, not least to help it know when you take a flight of stairs—gotta close those activity rings.

The Difference Between Altitude and Elevation

People often interchange the two words, but they do have separate definitions. Altitude is the height of an object or place “above a given planetary reference plane, especially above sea level on earth” as explained by dictionary.com.

Elevation relates to a position that is “above sea level or ground level” according to the same source.

Measuring Your Elevation

Finding your elevation is easy, and you don’t have to download anything new to do it. The Compass app is installed on all iPhones, which is all you need to get started.

First, open the “Compass” app. Next, locate the listed elevation, which appears at the bottom of the screen.

Elevation data is pretty basic information but super useful at times. If you need more information about your current position, you can download more detailed apps like My Altitude. That one is free with in-app purchases to unlock additional data.

Another Use for the Compass App

In addition to displaying your coordinates and elevation, the Compass app has one more trick up its sleeve: You can use it as a level. It’s surprisingly accurate thanks to the array of sensors built into the iPhone and handy for when a new shelf absolutely must be perfectly level.

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If you’re traveling, you might be curious as to the altitude of the place you’re at. The altitude can tell you a lot about the weather and the living conditions. Here’s how you can measure altitude on your iPhone.

Before we begin, a word about the difference between altitude and elevation. While people use them interchangeably, they have slightly different meanings.

According to Dictionary.com, altitude is defined as the height of an object or place “above a given planetary reference plane, especially above sea level on earth.” Similarly, the website defines elevation as the height to which something is elevated or to which it rises, above sea level, or ground level.” The main difference here is that altitude is always calculated from the sea level.

If you only want to measure the height of a place you’re at, you can simply use the Compass app on your iPhone. It has a built-in elevation feature.

To measure the altitude, use the free My Altitude app. The app uses both the device’s built-in barometer sensors and NOAA location data to give you accurate figures.

Once you open the app, give the app access to location services, so it can determine your exact location. You’ll now see the altitude at the top of the screen. You can tap on it to switch between metric and imperial units.

If you have a newer iPhone (iPhone 6 and higher), the app will use the device’s sensor to determine your altitude (it’s more accurate). But you can also see the data from the NOAA database.

Tap on the “Data Files” tab in the bottom-right corner.

Because this is the first time you’re using this feature, the app will ask you to download the data file for the region. Tap on the “Yes” button.

You’ll see a map divided into a grid layout. Find your current region and tap on it to download the NOAA data.

You’ll see another confirmation popup for downloading the data file. Here, tap on the “Yes” button again.

In a couple of seconds, the data file will be loaded in the app. Again, tap on the “Data Files” tab from the bottom of the app’s home screen.

All the sections will remain the same, but the data will now switch to the NOAA database.

You can tap on the “Device Sensor” button again to switch back.

This is just one of the many hidden features in iOS. Take a look at our list of hidden iPhone features to learn more.

We all have our ups and downs, but some of us like to measure our vertical measurement above the Earth. This can tell reveal much about the weather and living conditions wherever you are. While you may often use your phone’s location for 2D street-level navigation, those same satellites can also help you find your distance above sea level (altitude, not to be confused with elevation, which is the earth’s distance above sea level). Paired with a barometric pressure sensor and a data connection (if there’s one available), your phone can provide surprisingly accurate altitude readings.

Difference Between Altitude and Elevation

The terms “Altitude” and “Elevation” are usually used interchangeably, but there’s a major difference between the two. An “altitude” is the vertical measurement measured from a specific datum or plane, which is mostly sea level. Hence, an altitude is your height from mean sea level (also known as 0 feet.) On the other hand, “elevation” is generally used to specify the height to which something rises, such as ground level, or a building, etc. Any height is measured above a specific ground elevation, and is usually published on specific maps or charts.

An example: the elevation of a specific landmark can be 700 feet above mean sea level. If you were at the exact location at a a height of 2000 feet, your altitude would be 2000 feet above mean sea level (MSL), but your height would be 1300 feet above ground level (AGL) (2000-700 = 1300 feet).

How do phones measure altitude?

Phones are able to measure altitude, and if you know the elevation of the ground below, you can calculate your exact height above ground. The most important altitude measurement tool in your phone’s arsenal is the GNSS/GPS receiver. If your phone can find at least four satellites, with one directly overhead, you can usually get an altitude reading accurate to within 10 to 20 meters (35 to 70 feet). Having good satellite reception isn’t always guaranteed, though, and while GPS-based altitude works most of the time, it can still be subject to fairly large errors.

That’s why many modern phones are also equipped with barometric pressure sensors (barometers). Because gravity pulls everything down towards the Earth, including the atmosphere, pressure gets lower as your altitude increases. Measuring this change helps your phone figure out how far up or down you’ve gone.

Shifting weather can also affect atmospheric pressure, though, so most altimeter apps will try to get the most current pressure data from a nearby meteorological station. This gives the app something to compare the pressure changes to. Barometer-based altitude measurements can still work without a data connection, but you may have to calibrate it manually.

1. Altitude Using the Compass App (iOS)

The quickest way to get the altitude measurement on an iPhone is using the built-in Compass app. If your phone is able to connect to a satellite and get a good connection, the Compass app will show your exact location coordinates and altitude.

Unfortunately, there’s no such app present in Android by default. Fortunately, there are multiple third-party apps to view your altitude. Usually their accuracy doesn’t vary much since they use the same method to calculate altitude, so you can use them as well:

2. My Altitude (iOS/Android)

My Altitude is a complete solution for most of your altitude needs. You’ll get to see the altitude, coordinates, barometric pressure, water boiling point, weather – even NOAA data you can download to use the app offline. It doesn’t come with any tracking or graphing features, but it does have a tool that lets you take a photo with attached coordinates, altitude, and other details. My Altitude is available to download on both iOS and Android.

3. Altimeter & Altitude Widget (Android)

This app from DS Software (only on Android) uses location, barometer, and geospatial survey data to help you get accurate elevation and altitude readings, plus it comes with an array of maps and a feature that allows you to record and graph your altitude trends. Being able to switch easily between elevation (the SRTM and USGS settings are both for elevation) and altitude (GPS and Bar) is a great feature, since comparing the two readings can help you get a sense for how accurate your altitude is.

If you have an onboard barometer, the app also provides an array of calibration options, allowing you to get the data from the nearest airport or set it manually. Its level of detail, variety of elevation/altitude settings, and tracking features make it an excellent choice as a workhorse altimeter.

4. Altimeter GPS – Hike & Trek (iOS)

This iOS app comes with the standard altimeter, barometer, and compass, plus a pedometer and journey tracker so you can visualize your distance and altitude changes. There’s even an SOS feature that can automatically send someone your location in an emergency. It’s the trip tracking that sets this app apart, though, as many iOS altimeters don’t come with that feature.

5. Altimeter Ler (Android)

This app’s design makes you feel like you’re in an airplane cockpit, but you can’t argue with the rich data you get out of it. Altimeter Ler (available on Android) gives you a full readout of your location and environmental conditions plus a variety of maps and good tracking features. It can calculate altitude based on both GPS and barometer readings and even tells you the estimated error of the GPS data you’re getting. It doesn’t have visualization tools to track your altitude changes or elevation data, but it comes with enough other features to make up for those shortfalls.

6. Altimeter (Android)

EXA Tools’ altimeter for Android doesn’t provide a lot of extra data, but its interface is easy to read, and its tracking feature might actually be one of the best on this list thanks to its nicely-presented altitude-change graph. It comes with many ads (you can get rid of them by going premium), but they’re not unmanageable, and the app itself works well.

Should I just get a real altimeter?

If “ain’t no mountain high enough” is less of a song lyric and more of a life motto for you, you might have your eye on a non-phone altimeter. The good news is that this probably isn’t necessary if your phone has a decent GNSS chipset and a barometer, as tests have shown smartphones and altimeters to have roughly similar accuracy. What you probably need, though, is a good GPS app and maybe one that can be used offline.

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Find out how to gauge the size of real-world objects with the Measure app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch camera. And find out how to measure objects and people more easily using the LiDAR Scanner on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The Measure app uses augmented reality (AR) technology to turn your device into a tape measure. You can gauge the size of objects, automatically detect the dimensions of rectangular objects, and save a photo of the measurement. And with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, you can measure objects more easily with visible guides, measure a person’s height and see a history of your measurements.

Before you start

First, make sure your device’s software is up to date. The Measure app works on these devices:

Also make sure that you’re in a place with good lighting.

How to take a single measurement

1. Open the Measure app, then follow any onscreen instructions that ask you to move your device around. This gives your device a frame of reference for the object you’re measuring and the surface it’s on. Keep moving your device until a circle with a dot in the centre appears.
2. Move your device so that the dot is over the starting point of your measurement, then tap the Add button .
3. Slowly move your device until the dot is over the ending point of your measurement, then tap the Add button again.

After you’ve taken a measurement, you can adjust its starting and ending points. Touch and hold one of the points, then drag it where you want it to go. The measurement changes as you move the point.

Save your measurement

While the measurement is displayed, you can tap the number to see it in inches and centimetres. Tap Copy, and the value is sent to your clipboard so you can paste it into another app. Tap Clear to start again.

You can also take a photo that shows the object and its measurement. Just tap the Shutter button , and the photo appears in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen. Tap it to make edits using Markup or swipe left to save it to your Photos app.

How to take multiple measurements

1. After you take the first measurement, move your device to place the dot over another location on or near the object.
2. Tap the Add button to start the second measurement, then move your device to place the dot somewhere along the existing measurement.*
3. Tap the Add button again and the second measurement appears.
4. Repeat these steps to take as many measurements as you like.

Tap the Undo button to remove the most recent measurement, or tap Clear to start again.

* Additional measurements must start or end somewhere along an existing measurement. Otherwise, all previous measurements are replaced by the newest one.

Measure a rectangle

If your device detects that the object you’re measuring is a square or rectangle, it automatically places a measurement box around the object. Tap the Add button and measurements appear for the object’s width and length. Move your device slightly, and the object’s calculated area appears.

While the measurement is displayed, you can tap the calculated area number to see the length of the diagonal as well as the area in square inches or square metres.

Use the Measure app with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max use the LiDAR Scanner to help you measure objects more quickly and accurately with the Measure app.

Not sure if your device has a LiDAR Scanner? Find out which iPad model you have or which iPhone model you have.

Measure a person’s height

When the Measure app detects a person in the viewfinder, it automatically measures their height from the ground to the top of their head, hat or hair. You can tap the shutter button to take a photo of the person with their height measurement. Then you can use Markup on the photo, save it and share it.

Use vertical and edge guides

On iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, guidelines help you measure the height and straight edges of furniture, work surfaces and other objects easily and precisely. Guide lines appear automatically along edges and when making a vertical measurement.

Snap your starting and end points to the yellow guide line, then tap a measurement to see the expanded information that iPad Pro provides. You can view the measurement’s elevation, distance away, angle and more.

See more granular measurements with Ruler View

The Measure app on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max adds a ruler overlay to line measurements, showing you the object’s dimension in granular increments. Move your iPad Pro close to a line measurement to see the ruler view, then tap the shutter button to take a photo so you can use the increments for planning projects.

See your measurement history

Tap the list button to view all of the measurements that you’ve taken during the current session, including the screenshots that you’ve taken. This helps you keep track of dimensions as you measure a space or series of objects. You can copy the dimensions into Notes, Mail or any app you want to save your list in, or clear them to start again.

Click on the map or input a location below to find the elevation.

Instructions

To use the elevation finder tool:

1. Zoom and pan the map to find the desired location
2. Click on the map to place a marker
3. You will then see the estimated elevation displayed below the map.
4. Click again to place further markers and find the elevation

Other Notes:

• You can find the elevation of any old marker by hovering over the marker with your mouse.
• Click clear map to remove all markers from the map

Version History

• 9th April 2019 – Click/tap on a marker to remove it
• 10th September 2018 – Changed to Leaflet Maps
• 11th March 2018 – Estimated elevation now changes as the Street View position changes
• 3rd November 2016 – Changes to number of decimal places in elevation reading and latitude/longitude
• 4th August 2015 – latitude and longitude of location displayed below the map
• 1st August 2015 – New option to estimate elevation by inputting latitude and longitude
• 14th November 2013 – New search tool
• 12th August 2010 – initial version

Comments For This Page

Farid, thanks for reporting this. It should now be resolved.
By Free Map Tools on 18th January 2021

We cannot help from this time everywhere or all time Why. We want to search elevation of place. give chance
By Mohammod Abdur Rahim on 16th January 2021

Thank you Freemaptools, it works. Notes: On Mozilla Firefox on Android Nougat the “estimate elevation” button is hidden when the page is initialy loaded. I have to switch option in the option box multiple times to make the “estimate elevation” button visible. Once the “estimate elevation” button is visible I select lat-long option and then press that button, and then the elevation data is shown right bellow the map. I don’t know if that was the page intended design or not but since I read several user comments of the page not working so I put this notes for other users who perhaps experiencing similar problem.
By Farid H. Sazali on 15th January 2021

Elevation of Pine co
On 6th January 2021

Does not tell me the elevation for where I live
By Jane on 5th January 2021

not sure who is right one site said 2248 another 2500 and your 2824.8 so I don’t know any more thin I did
On 5th January 2021

Fabulous, I live underwater
By Capt Nemo on 26th December 2020

Babu Rao used it to calculate elevation,thank you
By Babu Rao Ganpat Rao aapte on 22nd December 2020

Dose not work
By William on 15th December 2020

Duncan, are you running any ad blocking or popup blocking extensions?
By Free Map Tools on 12th December 2020

I’ve used this for years, its great but recently its showing 0 feet all over the map. Seems to be a bug that wasnt there before.
By Duncan on 11th December 2020

very accurate love to use it
By janet hastings on 4th December 2020

Unfortunately, I found this to be COMPLETELY INACCURATE. I live a few blocks away from a creek that flooded back in the 90’s, to the point of almost submerging cars. We’re on a higher elevation than that area, so the water didn’t touch us. But when I checked my location against the location of the creek (where the flood initiated), this said that the creek was nearly 10ft HIGHER than my home. Blatantly false data! I appreciate the ability to check my elevation, but there’s no point if the info is wrong.
By Zephyr on 3rd December 2020

wonderful site love how easy it is to use.
By teri french on 3rd December 2020

Seems to be simple and accurate, thanks!
By Espen on 30th November 2020

bruh,very inaccurate,some place was -9999 meters when it was ABOVE sea level at 4749 meters
On 24th November 2020

this tools elevation guesses aren’t even close
On 2nd November 2020

Found the ‘clear,’ is down, below.
By jeves on 25th October 2020

Very good interesting
By Gary Sullivan on 10th October 2020

How to export elevation data of any point to other format from this map
By Keeol Sam on 3rd October 2020

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Do you love hiking, sking, mountain biking and many more outdoor activities. You must feel need of altimeter to measure your elevation point. Here we discuss about Best altimeter apps Android/ iPhone 2021 which will measure elevation for you.

1. Accurate Altimeter Android / iphone

This is best altimeter app Android 2021 and it was created by AR Labs. This app will turn your mobile in to a great altimeter. After installing this app in your device, you will be able you get elevation measurement even when you are offline. It is most downloaded altimeter app and it regularly updates and it is now with great interface and great features. This app will estimate altitude with three different methods in order to get reliable measure and that too without internet connection. This app will examine your historical chart to get your excursion elevation gain. This app will map your elevation and contour line and pick the elevation from any point in the map. Another method is by pictures with impressed place altitude and name. In this app, altitude can be estimated by satellites triangulation. This app is quite slow and less accurate but it will work well with no internet. This app will take the ground elevation at your current position with the help of internet web service. It will also measure altitude with the help of pressure sensor of your device.

2. Travel Altimeter and elevation iPhone

This app is one of the best altimeter app iPhone 2021 and with this app, you can check altitude of any area where you are. It is smart tracking app which is used to measure altitude. This is perfect app for the people who love hiking, sking, mountain biking and many more outdoor activities.

3 Terrain Radar Altimeter 2 iPhone

With this app, you can measure the elevation of each location with in the radius of 500m. With this app, you can discover the height of hills in front of you and can take a look a further away mountain. This app calculate in real time.

4. Altimeter Free Android

FFZ sri presents you another good altimeter app and it is professional style altimeter app. This app will share photos of your excursion and walks. This app will detect position and high altitude very accurate. With this altimeter app, you will be able to know that you are at what height. This app will also memorize the maximum height reached and is very useful app for mountain hiking. You will also notice quality and precision at any time. This app uses both GPS and the barometric sensor in order to detect elevation level. This app will also allow you to see altitude in feet and meters. This app also allows you to record the altitude trend over time and you can see the realistic graph by tracking the weather forecast n the basis of barometric pressure. You can also take customized pictures and can share them on facebook, whatsapp, email and many more social sites.

5. My Elevation by RDH Software Android

This app will tell you exact elevation for your location and all location worldwide and it has many more features. This app will follow your current location in real time and you can watch your movement on the map and you can also see your elevation and coordinate updating as you move. Here you can also search for any location and the elevation of that area. This app will also tell you the weather of that area also. You can also search the attraction point nearby the location. You will also get option to bookmark for places which you want to remember. With this app, you can also share your location with social sites app.

6. Altimeter and altitude widget Android

This is great altimeter app by DS Software and this app measure elevation on the basis of barometric pressure and GPS and it is great altitude tracker, and widget and can be used in photography. With this altimeter app, you will be able to know that you are at what height. This app uses both GPS and the barometric sensor in order to detect elevation level. This app will also allow you to see altitude in feet and meters. You can also take customized pictures and can share them on facebook, whatsapp, email and many more social sites. This app will also memorize the maximum height reached and is very useful app for mountain hiking. You will also notice quality and precision at any time.

7. GPS Altimeter – Get Altitude Android

EXA Tools created this great altimeter app and with this app, you can check altitude of any area where you are. It is smart tracking app which is used to measure altitude. This is perfect app for the people who love hiking, sking, mountain biking and many more outdoor activities. This app will tell you elevation with high precision.

8. Altimeter Offline by Egea App Design Android

After installing this app in your device, you will be able you get elevation measurement even when you are offline. it is with great interface and great features. You can also share your location on facebook, whatsapp, email and many more social sites.

9.. Altimeter Plus by Plain Tap Android

This app will provide you better assurance and it will be fully functional even offline. This app also allows you to record the altitude trend over time and you can also take customized pictures and can share them on facebook, whatsapp, email and many more social sites.

10. Altimeter Android

With this app, you can check altitude of any area where you are. It is smart tracking app which is used to measure altitude. This is perfect app for the people who love hiking, sking, mountain biking and many more outdoor activities.

So these are Best altimeter apps Android/ iPhone 2021 which will measure elevation for you. Please like, share and also comment us your altitude measuring experience.
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If you have an iPhone you should discover an app you already have, one that is filled with incredibly useful tools for you. The Compass app is from Apple, is free, and comes pre-loaded onto your iPhone.

Because you didn’t download the Compass app, or choose to have it on your phone, you may never have opened it, or been aware of its many handy features.

The Compass app is so much more than a compass. Yes, it does work as a compass, to tell you the direction you’re headed and which way is North.

The compass feature alone can be very handy if you’re hiking through the woods, wondering where the sun will set, or positioning a sundial.

But hidden within the Compass app are other tools that may prove even more useful, or at least interesting for you to discover.

Setting Up the Compass App

If you’ve never used the Compass app, you may need to take a moment to calibrate it. While calibration may sound complex, it’s as easy as rolling a ball around the compass. Think of it as a game.

Instructions within the app will guide you through this process.

After the compass has been calibrated you can begin to use all of the app’s nifty features.

Altimeter

Ever wonder how high or low you are? The Compass app contains an altimeter to show you your elevation.

Right now, do you know how high above sea level you are? Most people don’t, though some have an uncanny ability to guess correctly.

You can find out your altitude, and settle any altitudinal disagreements, by simply opening the Compass app.

At the bottom of the app look to see your altitude, above or below sea level.

That’s right, just by looking at the bottom of your compass screen you can discover how high or low, above or below sea level, you are right now.

[note] The altimeter in the Compass app is available for iPhone 6/6 Plus and later, running iOS 8.3 and later. [/note]

Setting Up the Altimeter

If you do not see your altitude in the Compass app, you may not be connected to Wi-Fi and may not have allowed the app to have access to your Cellular data.

If you want to use altimeter in the Compass app without being connected to Wi-Fi, you can fix this easily.

Go to Settings => Cellular => Compass => On

Open the Compass app and the altimeter should appear.

Latitude and Longitude

Wondering where on Earth you are? Open the Compass app to find out!

Under the compass you will see your position on Earth, including the latitude and longitude. See how far you are from the Equator and from Greenwich, England.

Level

Ever wonder how balanced you are? I’m not talking psychologically, I’m talking physically.

The Compass app has a level hidden on page two of the app. Didn’t know the app had a page two? That’s because it’s hidden!

To find the level, open the Compass app and swipe left. You will see a black screen with numbers showing the angle of the tilt.

The app can measure both horizontal and vertical levels. Horizontal level is measured by circles that overlap when the phone is level. Vertical level is measured by a bar at the top of the screen.

Place the phone on a surface. If the phone is on a level surface, you will see 0° and a green screen.

If the surface isn’t level, you will see the degree by which the surface tilts.

Note that while the level is handy, it probably shouldn’t be relied upon for critical measurements, such as constructing a building.

Compass

Knowing all of these features, you may forget that you can use the app as a compass. But it’s handy for that too.

If you want to set your path, turn your phone to the direction you want to go. For example, if you want to head due North, set your direction at 0°.

Tap the compass twice to lock in on that heading. When you veer off of that heading, you will see a red band showing how far off course you are.

True North vs. Magnetic North

The Compass app gives you the choice of True North vs. Magnetic North. Magnetic North is the default setting.

To change the compass orientation to True North, go to

Settings => Compass => Use True North => On.

Your Thoughts

Did you know about the handy, helpful and hidden tools within the Compass app? Did you know your elevation before you checked it in the Compass app? What is your current elevation?

Share your thoughts and elevation in the Comments section below!

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The outdoor cycle will report elevation gain in it’s activity summary.

May 2, 2017 4:01 PM

Apple Watch cannot be used on a standalone basis to record elevation gain.

When recording an outdoor workout type via the Workout app on Apple Watch, elevation gain is reported within the workout summary when the paired iPhone is also taken along during the workout. This applies when the paired iPhone has a barometer (iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus or a newer model).

May 3, 2017 5:40 AM

I did an outdoor cycle on Sunday and had my iPhone 6 with me but there is no elevation data in the activity summary . ?

May 4, 2017 3:06 PM

The summary has a section called ELEVATION GAIN, but I’ve noticed that if I ride a route that is pretty much flat, then this will not be shown.

May 4, 2017 3:34 PM

To show elevation in an outdoor run, open the Apple Watch app on iPhone, tap My Watch, go to Workout > Workout View, then tap Multiple Metric. Tap the workout type, tap Edit, then tap the plus sign next to Elevation. I hope this helps!

Nov 21, 2017 8:48 AM

Elevation doesn’t appear to be a metric available as an option. 🙁

Jan 2, 2018 11:07 AM

As previously advised, Apple Watch Series 2 cannot be used, on a standalone basis, to record elevation gain.

When recording an outdoor workout type via the Workout app on Apple Watch, elevation gain is reported within the workout summary only when the paired iPhone is also taken along during the workout. This applies when the paired iPhone has a barometer (iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus or a newer model).

Jan 2, 2018 11:09 AM

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