How accurately does Apple Watch track calories burned?

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How accurate is the Apple Watch at tracking calories burned?

By Daniel Meagher

Published Dec 27, 2023

Apple Watches are great for achieving New Year's fitness goals. Here's if (and how) every calorie is accounted for, plus tracking optimization tips.

The Apple Watch is highly accurate in tracking calorie burn, comparable to top-tier fitness trackers.
User-reported studies have shown that the Apple Watch's calorie predictions are remarkably close to actual weight changes.
Optimizing the Apple Watch's accuracy includes inputting accurate stats, calibrating the watch, and ensuring proper positioning.