How to read a dial meter
Example of a dial meter
In this example, the meter reading would be '013998'.
Dial meters are used for gas and electricity. They can be difficult to read. Note that:
- Adjacent dials turn in opposite directions
- The number and position of dials may vary
- The unit labels may vary
- If the pointer is between two figures, always read the number the pointer has passed
- If the pointer is directly on a number look at the next dial to determine whether the number has just been passed. A higher number indicates that it has not been passed
- Ignore dials that are red, don't have a pointer or that have no numbers marked on the dial
- If the dial shows a zero in black, always provide this number as part of your meter reading
- Your meter may show 5 or 6 readings in black, please provide them all
