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Product - Maximum Gradient (Grade) for Activity [hGradeMax]

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Version:6.10
Date:03 August 2026 (8 days ago)
Name:hGradeMax
Type:Data Field
Platform:Garmin ConnectIQ
Title:Maximum Gradient (Grade) for Activity
Permissions:Positioning,FIT Contributor
Category:Estimate
Subcategory:
SDK:9.2.0 (Minimum API Level 1.3)
Devices:154 of 164 Devices
Languages:English
First Release:01 August 2016 (10 years, 10 days ago)
Statistics:Downloads: 1K+ Rating: StarStarStar Half (12) as of 03 August 2026
Download:Link

Description - Version 6.10

Calculate and display your maximum Gradient (Grade) for the current Activity

* Now also operates as a Grade Minimum
* Supports m/Km and ft/Mile calculations.
* The display will not update until the first reading is taken
* For devices which do not support a native Grade Data
* Field a Data is dependent on the accuracy of the GPS Data

A Data Field which shows your maximum gradient based on a configurable distance.

The configurable settings are:
- Frequency: The distance (in metres) for the grade to be calculated. The default is 100 metres. Shorter distances will give more updates, but with a greater chance of variation.
- Filter Above: Used to filter out percentages above a value, which handles any incorrect GPS readings. The default is 33%
- Ignore Poor GPS Data: When the GPS data quality drops, the data field can ignore, which stops the possibility of incorrect readings.
- Display Mode: Display the value as percent, ratio, metres per kilometres or feet per mile.
- Reset on each new Lap: Reset the Data when the Lap button is pressed.
- FIT Recording: Turn on or off the FIT recording option. This can save battery and save when using the Smart Recording device setting.
- Negative Grade: Change the operation to work as the minimum, not maximum grade.

The Frequency Setting (in metres) will be displayed as a reminder before the first gradient is processed.

The options can be changed within Garmin Express on your desktop or mobile device. See the following link for more details https://bit.ly/3geonX7