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Garmin Forerunner® 30 — case dimensions and design

Garmin · 2017

Forerunner® 30Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit

Case Width

35.5mm

Thickness

13.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

40.7mm

Weight

37.3g

The Garmin Forerunner® 30 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 4358mm (≈ 11.515.5cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.

Does the Forerunner® 30 fit your wrist?

Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Forerunner® 30 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.

Garmin Forerunner® 30 (010-01930-00)
Case: 35.5mmL2L: 40.7mmThick: 13.3mm
Edge Clearance
+7.15mm
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Balanced Fit7.15mm clearance. Comfortable everyday wear with room to spare.

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Garmin Forerunner® 30 Full Specifications

Overview1
FamilyGarmin
General6
Battery life
Smartwatch mode: Up to 5 days; GPS mode: Up to 8 hours
Display Size0.93" x 0.93" (23.5 x 23.4 mm)
Lens Materialchemically strengthened glass
Memory/History7 activities
Strap materialsilicone
Display resolution128 x 128 pixels
Sensors3
GPSYes
AccelerometerYes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorYes
Product Info5
Main SKU010-01930-00
Product ID658892
Product NameForerunner® 30
Release Date9/26/2017
Product VariationSlate Gray
Clock Features5
StopwatchYes
Time/dateYes
Alarm clockYes
GPS Time SyncYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYes
Running Features2
GPS-based distance, time and paceYes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)Yes
Activity Profiles1
Cyclingcycling auto detected
Swimming Features3
Countdown start (pool swim only)Yes
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)Yes
Daily Smart Features5
ConnectivityYes
Find My PhoneYes
Smart NotificationsYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ MobileYes
Activity Tracking Features8
TrueUp™Yes
Move IQ™Yes
Step counterYes
Calories burnedYes
Distance traveledYes
Intensity minutesYes
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
Safety and Tracking Features1
LiveTrackYes
Training, Planning and Analysis Features10
HR zonesYes
Manual lapYes
HR caloriesYes
Voice alertsYes
VO2 Max (Run)Yes
GPS speed and distanceYes
Customizable data pagesYes
Activity history on watchYes
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYes

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Forerunner® 30 — Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Garmin Forerunner® 30?

The Garmin Forerunner® 30 has a 35.5mm case and is 13.3mm thick, with a 40.7mm lug-to-lug.

Will the Garmin Forerunner® 30 fit my wrist?

The Garmin Forerunner® 30 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 43–58mm (about 11.5–15.5cm circumference). Use the interactive fit tool above to check against your own wrist.

How much does the Garmin Forerunner® 30 weigh?

The Garmin Forerunner® 30 weighs 37.3g (case only; straps add weight).

What is the best way to compare the Garmin Forerunner® 30 with other watches?

Use our side-by-side comparison tool to see the Garmin Forerunner® 30 next to any other watch — case size, thickness, lug-to-lug and full specs, scaled to real proportions.