Meter Reading

+ If the pointer is between two numbers, always record the number it has just passed (this is the smaller number, except when passing from 9 to 0: the 0 represents a 10 in this case).

+ If the pointer seems to be pointing directly at the number, refer to the dial on the right. If the hand on the dial to the right has recently passed zero, then you should put down the number that the other hand seems to be pointing at. If the dial on the right is short of zero, put down the next lower number. (Meters needles are not always positioned precisely, they may appear to have reached a number before it is appropriate.)

Use the practice meter reading sheet and look at the examples. These rules actually make sense when you see that each of the dial faces represent a ones, tens, hundreds, thousands and ten-thousands column.

Note: Some meters are marked with a x10 or x20. These meter readings should be multiplied by 10 and 20 respectively.

METER READING WORKSHEET

Read the following meters and write your answer in the space below each dial face.

 Electric Meter

Gas Meter

Credit: "Conserve & Renew" (1996) California Energy Commission.

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Answers for worksheet:

1. 38192

2. 62579

3. 62606

4. 9486

5. 2620

6. 8702