Unit Converter Datafield
· v1.5
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Unit Converter Datafield converts between metric and statute units. By default it is set to the "opposite of the system setting" but can be configured to metric or statute as well.
Supported measures: distance, distance to destination, pace, speed, elevation, ascent, descent.
Supported units: opposite (of system settings), metric, statute / imperial.
- unit: metric | statute (imperial)
- distance: kilometers (km) | miles (mi)
- pace: minutes per kilometer (min/km) | minutes per mile (min/mi)
- speed: kilometers per hour (km/h) | miles per hour (mph)
- elevation, ascent, descent: meters (m) | feet (ft)
## Installation
This is a data field. After installing it, you have to add it to one of your activitys' layout: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=gyywAozBuAAGlvfzvR9VZ8
You can add it as a Connect IQ datafield to your activity layout:
1. From the watch screen enter the activity: Start/Select ≫ choose your activity
2. Up/Menu ≫ {activity} settings ≫ Data Screens ≫ choose screen ≫ Start/Select button
3. You can change the Layout and add a new field or you can change an existing Data Field.
4. In Data Fields ≫ Start ≫ ConnectIQ Fields ≫ Unit Converter
5. Exit the {activity} settings.
You can start your activity now.
## Configuration
You can change the settings in Connect IQ or Garmin Express.
NOTE: after changing the settings you need to restart the data field (i.e: exit the activity and enter it again) to update the label
On newer devices you can also change the settings on the device:
1. From the watch screen enter the activity: Start/Select ≫ choose your activity
2. Up/Menu ≫ Connect IQ Fields ≫ Unit Converter ≫ change measure and unit settings
## Support
Support Forum: https://forums.garmin.com/developer/connect-iq/f/showcase/362110/unit-converter-datafield
What's new
1.5 (2025-10-15)
- add edge550, edge850, etrextouch, fenix8pro, gpsmaph1, instinctcrossoveramoled, venu4
1.4 (2025-07-17)
- add edgemtb, fr570, fr970, venux1
1.3 (2025-04-07)
- added approachs50, descentg2, enduro3, fenix8, fenixe, instinct3, instincte, vivoactive6
1.2 (2024-06-27)
- improved label size and position
- added edge1050
1.1 (2024-03-10)
- added ascent, descent, distance to destination
1.0 (2024-02-28)
- initial release