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Active Energy on Apple Watch and iPhone

Calories burned through movement and exercise, excluding resting metabolism.

What it is

Active energy is the part of daily calorie burn you control through activity. It is the number behind the Move ring.

How Apple measures it

Apple Watch estimates it from heart rate, motion and your body details. It is an estimate, and accuracy varies by activity.

What's a normal range?

Typical adults burn 200 to 800 active kcal a day, depending on size and activity. Move goals are personal and can be set in the Fitness app.

What moves it

• Workouts
• Body weight
• Heart rate response
• Daily movement
• Accurate Health Details

See Active Energy next to your other vitals

Apple Health keeps this number several taps deep. OnlyVitals puts the metrics you pick, including Active Energy, on a single dashboard so you can read them at a glance. Everything stays on your device.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good active calorie goal?

It depends on your size and routine. Most people choose a Move goal of 300 to 700 kcal and adjust upward gradually.

Why do different devices show different calories?

Each uses its own model of heart rate and motion. Treat the number as an estimate and watch your trend.

Related metrics

• Body Weight
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Body Fat Percentage
• Resting Heart Rate
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
• VO2 Max (Cardio Fitness)

This page is general information, not medical advice. Ranges vary by age, sex, fitness and device. Talk to a clinician about anything that worries you.