# How big around is an Apple watch magnetic charger? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [December 20, 2018, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-around-is-an-apple-watch-magnetic-charger/826396 "2018-12-20T01:32:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tastes_of_chocolate/32/3232_2.png) [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2018, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-around-is-an-apple-watch-magnetic-charger/826396/1 "2018-12-20T01:32:16Z")
A family member has requested an Apple watch charging station, and I’m in the middle of building one. I need to know how big around the magnetic charging head is, so I can fit it correctly. If someone has one handy, and can hold it against a tape measure, I’d appreciate it. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2018, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-around-is-an-apple-watch-magnetic-charger/826396/2 "2018-12-20T04:54:47Z")
> [@Tastes of Chocolate](#): > > A family member has requested an Apple watch charging station, and I’m in the middle of building one. I need to know how big around the magnetic charging head is, so I can fit it correctly. If someone has one handy, and can hold it against a tape measure, I’d appreciate it. 1.125” ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2018, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-around-is-an-apple-watch-magnetic-charger/826396/3 "2018-12-20T05:47:39Z")
… building a charging station? ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-around-is-an-apple-watch-magnetic-charger/826396/4 "2018-12-20T15:13:20Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > … building a charging station? 😕That was my reaction, too. I assume OP is aware of the somewhat advanced technology behind modern wireless charging. It’s not J. Random Inductive Coil. Depending on the generation of Apple Watch, it may even be locked in to “interoperability certification” (i.e., did the charger manufacturer pay proper tribute to Apple). ---
**Author:** ![md2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/73ab20/32.png) [@md2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/md2000)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-around-is-an-apple-watch-magnetic-charger/826396/5 "2018-12-20T15:21:45Z")
I assume he’s building a cute stand to embed the included charger unit. ---
**Author:** ![Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tastes_of_chocolate/32/3232_2.png) [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2018, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-around-is-an-apple-watch-magnetic-charger/826396/6 "2018-12-20T21:35:34Z")
> [@md2000](#): > > I assume he’s building a cute stand to embed the included charger unit. Sort of correct. My family member is looking for a way to manage cords/chargers on a bedstand, preferable that can handle both an Apple watch and a phone. Something like [this](https://www.amazon.com/iPhone-BENTOBEN-NightStand-Charging-Station/dp/B075JH2SZ1/ref=asc_df_B075JH2SZ1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241942515097&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13860686997946740304&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019684&hvtargid=pla-571341017455&psc=1), but hand made. Install the store bought magnetic watch charger, attach a charging cord for the phone. ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2018, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-around-is-an-apple-watch-magnetic-charger/826396/7 "2018-12-20T22:42:36Z")
Made out of rhodium?