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Garmin Forerunner® 230 — case dimensions and design

Garmin · 2015

Forerunner® 230Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit

Case Width

45mm

Thickness

11.7mm

Diameter

45mm

Weight

41g

The Garmin Forerunner® 230 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 47–64mm (≈ 12.6–17.1cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.

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Does the Forerunner® 230 fit your wrist?

Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Forerunner® 230 overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.

For sports watches, Lug-to-Lug (L2L) is what matters most. Bulky is fine — overhang is not.

mm
40.0mm (small)85.0mm (large)
How to Measure
1

Lay arm flat, palm up.

2

Measure the flat width across top of wrist.

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Garmin Forerunner® 230 (010-03717-40)
Case: 45mmL2L: 45mmThick: 11.7mm
Edge Clearance
+5mm
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Balanced Fit5mm clearance. Comfortable everyday wear with room to spare.

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Garmin Forerunner® 230 Full Specifications

Overview1
FamilyGarmin
General7
Battery life
Smartwatch Mode: Up to 5 weeksGPS mode: Up to 16 hours
Display Size1.23" (31.1 mm) diameter
Color displayYes
Lens Materialchemically strengthened glass
Memory/History200 hours of activity data
Strap materialsilicone
Display resolution215 x 180 pixels
Sensors3
GPSYes
GLONASSYes
AccelerometerYes
Product Info5
Main SKU010-03717-40
Product ID523893
Product NameForerunner® 230
Release Date10/21/2015
Product VariationBlack and White Watch Only
Clock Features5
StopwatchYes
Time/dateYes
Alarm clockYes
GPS Time SyncYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYes
Cycling Features1
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)Yes
Running Features5
Run workoutsYes
Race predictorYes
Foot pod capableYes
GPS-based distance, time and paceYes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)Yes
Activity Profiles1
CyclingYes
Swimming Features1
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)Yes
Daily Smart Features10
CalendarYes
ConnectivityYes
Find My PhoneYes
VIRB® RemoteYes
Weather forecastsYes
Smart NotificationsYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone musicYes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ MobileYes
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)Yes
Activity Tracking Features6
TrueUp™Yes
Step counterYes
Calories burnedYes
Distance traveledYes
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)Yes
Health & Wellness Monitoring1
SleepYes
Training, Planning and Analysis Features21
HR zonesyes (with compatible accessory)
HR alertsyes (with compatible accessory)
Manual lapYes
Auto scrollYes
Finish timeYes
HR caloriesyes (with compatible accessory)
Voice alertsYes
Custom alertsYes
Recovery timeYes
VO2 Max (Run)Yes
Training effectYes
Advanced workoutsYes
Interval trainingYes
GPS speed and distanceYes
Customizable data pagesYes
Touch and/or button lockYes
Activity history on watchYes
Downloadable training plansYes
Customizable activity profilesYes
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYes

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Forerunner® 230 — Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Garmin Forerunner® 230?

The Garmin Forerunner® 230 has a 45mm case and is 11.7mm thick.

Will the Garmin Forerunner® 230 fit my wrist?

The Garmin Forerunner® 230 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 47–64mm (about 12.6–17.1cm circumference). Use the interactive fit tool above to check against your own wrist.

How much does the Garmin Forerunner® 230 weigh?

The Garmin Forerunner® 230 weighs 41g (case only; straps add weight).

What is the best way to compare the Garmin Forerunner® 230 with other watches?

Use our side-by-side comparison tool to see the Garmin Forerunner® 230 next to any other watch — case size, thickness, lug-to-lug and full specs, scaled to real proportions.

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