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Stand Hours on Apple Watch and iPhone

How many hours of the day you stood and moved for at least a minute.

What it is

The Stand ring on Apple Watch counts hours in which you stand and move at least one minute, usually with a 12-hour daily goal.

How Apple measures it

Apple Watch detects standing and light movement within each clock hour.

What's a normal range?

Apple's default goal is 12 hours a day. Breaking up long sitting is the point, not the number.

What moves it

• Desk work
• Meetings and travel
• Stand reminders on the watch
• Standing desk
• Sleep schedule

See Stand Hours next to your other vitals

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

Frequently asked questions

How many stand hours should I get?

Apple's default is 12 hours. Aim to move for a minute or two each hour while awake.

Why didn't my stand hour count?

You must stand and move for at least one minute within that clock hour. Standing still does not always count.

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• Exercise Minutes
• Active Energy
• Body Weight
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Body Fat Percentage
• Resting Heart Rate

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.